"Peace is not the absence of affliction, but the presence of God" Author Unknown Mrs. Melva Pauline (Smith) Clarke went home to life everlasting on Sunday October 18, 2015. She was born in Titusville, NB on October 1, 1931. She was predeceased by her husband Norman and her parents Oscar & Delia Smith. She is survived by five children, their spouses and families: Kevin and his wife Leona of Moncton, NB and their daughters a) Heather (Rick) Neufeld and children Tendai and Ryan of Mozambique, Africa. b) Brenda (Justin) Bage and their children Colin and Kierstin of Winnipeg, MB. Les and his wife Kathy of Kaleden, BC and their children a) Melissa (Jamie) MacDonald and their son Nolan of St. Martins, NB. b) Meggi of Calgary, AB. c) Chris of Vancouver, BC. Hal and his wife Judy of Fredericton, NB and their children a) Stephen of Ottawa, ON. b) Anne (Greg) Stafford of Fredericton, NB. Ellen and her husband Mark Jenkins of Erb's Cove, NB and their children a) Aaron of Erb's Cove, NB. b) Krista (Corey) Griffin and their son Elijah of Berwick, NS. c) Molly of Erb's Cove, NB. Krista and her husband Dean Sobey of Miramichi, NB and their twins Grace & Drew. Additionally, she is survived by her two sisters, two brothers and two sister-in-laws: Doreen (Ken) Floyd of Fredericton, NB; Lola (Wilfred) Steeves of Quispamsis, NB; David (Marion) Smith of Riverview, NB; Ray (Louise) Smith of Hampton, NB; Patricia Clarke, Peggy Ballard of Hampton, NB; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Melva was an amazing cook, seamstress, gardner, craftsmaker, and loved nature and birdwatching. She was a schoolteacher until she chose to stay home and raise her children; however she never lost her love for teaching. She continued to find fulfillment in teaching Sunday School and Awana, where as a leader she earned the Citation Award being the highest recognition in the Awana Ministeries. Melva never lost the love to learn, share her faith, and find joy with her family and friends. She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Jack Willett, will be held at Erb’s Cove Baptist Church at 2 pm on Friday, October 23, 2015. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in memory of Melva can be made to the Erb’s Cove Baptist Church, Dr. V.A. Snow Centre or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations can be made through ReidsFH.com.