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February 22, 2018
Mercy Sister Joan Clarke died in Oakland Jan. 20 at the age of 79. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame and professed vows in March 1959, and began many years of ministry in both education and health care.
Sister Joan spent 20 years teaching at school’s including St. Peter, San Francisco and St. Anthony, Oakland. “She was a gifted teacher and well-beloved by her pupils,” the sisters said in a statement. “She loved to teach, loved students, listened with her heart.”
Sister Joan retired in 2005 to the sisters Marian Oaks Life Center in Burlingame following some 15 years in hospital chaplaincy and administrative roles.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 2 at Mercy Convent Chapel in Burlingame with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame 94010.