Barbara Sue Clark

Barbara Sue Clark, 71, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Halifax Health Hospice, Port Orange. Barbara received her B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University in 1975 and her M.S. from Manhattan College in 1977. She loved engineering - both working for American Cyanamid from 1977 to 1994 and later volunteering with Spruce Creek Public Works. Her responsibilities at American Cyanamid had her traveling throughout the United States initially working on water and air pollution issues and treatment systems, and then throughout Europe. She particularly loved her time spent in Sicily and the Netherlands. Not surprisingly Barbara loved the outdoors - water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, skeet shooting and tennis. Throughout her marriage she and Fred traveled extensively; a tradition that they carried on with their daughter Jennifer as she grew up. Blue Mountain in the Adirondacks was her favorite hiking place, as her family maintained a cottage there for years. She was a wonderful wife, marvellous mother, and a warm friend to so many people.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Elizabeth Clark, and by her younger sister Jerri-Ann Cortese. She is survived by Fred Telling, her husband of 49 years, Jennifer Telling, her daughter, Gabriel Telling-Mehrabanzad, her grandson, and her older sister Kathy Cavaunaugh.

Barbara's family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the nurses and doctors at both Mayo Clinic and Halifax Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 20th at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange FL 32129, followed by a catered reception in the Fellowship Hall.

For those considering a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers - thank you for considering a donation in honor of Mom's memory. We have chosen Second Chance Pets, in League City, TX, for donations. One of our family's pets, Kaylee, was adopted from Second Chance Pets and Mom loved Kaylee's antics and cuddles dearly. Below are the instructions for making donations in honor of Mom. Please use "Barbara Clark" for all donations.

Donations via Check

1. Visit Second Chance Pets website (https://www.secondchancepets.org/donate) and print the Donation Information Form under the By Check option.

2. Fill out the form with the In Honor Of line to "Barbara Clark"

3. Fill out the Donation Acknowledgement line with "Fred Telling". Second Chance Pets has the rest of the information for our family related to the Acknowledgement.

4. Mail donation to the address on the form.

Donations Online

1. Visit Second Chance Pets website (https://www.secondchancepets.org/donate) and click the link for Donate via Paypal, which also includes Credit Card options.

2. Select an amount on the first page and then add "In honor of Barbara Clark" in the "+ Write a Note (Optional)" field.

3. Complete the donation information and submit.