Mrs. Sadie A. (Joseph-Ghosin) Clark

Mrs. Sadie A. (Joseph-Ghosin) Clark, age 96, of New Hartford, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of her family by her side. Sadie was born in Utica on February 28, 1915, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (John) Ghosin. She was raised and educated locally. On August 2, 1946 she married Frederick G. “Fred” Clark who passed away on October 6, 2000; they shared each other’s companionship for 54 years in a fulfilling relationship enriched by the blessings of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During her working life, Sadie was employed by the Utica City School District for ten years as a chef at Kernan School. She subsequently served as the cook at the former Burrstone Restaurant. A strong, independent woman, Sadie felt joy in helping everyone she could, and never asked for anything in return. She had a caring soul and a special love for her family, especially her grandchildren. In earlier years while her children were living at home, Sadie utilized her talent as a seamstress and her creativity in sewing. She upheld a firm faith in God and her Catholic creed. Sadie is survived by her daughter, Mary A. Briggs and Michael Beha of New Hartford. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, Fred, who passed away in 1978. She also leaves her grandchildren, Liane and Paul Seiwald of CO; and her great-grandchildren, Jordan Caro of Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, and Randi Seiwald of CO; her nieces, especially acknowledging Norine Harris, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, Doris Ghosin; and her extended family, the Beha’s and Danella's. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Ghosin, and John Ghosin; her sister, Mary Ghosin; and her in-laws, Marron Clark, George Clark, and Gertrude Clark. The family extends gratitude to the nurses, staff, and “Sadie’s Ladies” at the Willow Unit of the Presbyterian Home for CNY, the nurses of 2West at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, and Dr. Wade Hunt for all the care and compassion they rendered to Sadie. The family will honor and commemorate Sadie’s life in a private gathering. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Mrs. Sadie A. (Joseph-Ghosin) Clark

February 28, 1915 - July 7, 2011