Clarke Dustin
Age - N/A
October 21, 2023
| | | Clarke Page Dustin passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023, two days after celebrating his 89th birthday with his family. He was a treasured parent and grandparent, and will be much missed and fondly remembered. The youngest child of True P. Dustin and Bertha (Clarke) Dustin, Clarke was born October 12, 1934 in Berlin, New Hampshire and spent his childhood there hunting and fly fishing, skiing and hiking in the White Mountains. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, he married the love of his life, Carol Whyte Dustin, and taught history at Gorham High School. A few years later, after completing his M. Ed, he joined the Guidance department at Hanover High School, and remained passionate about his work there until he retired in 1999. After retirement, Clarke continued to value community, playing golf with friends, serving the Town of Lebanon on the Conservation Commission and as a dedicated volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. Clarke's many interests and pursuits filled his life with joy and inspired his family. In the summers, through his early years in teaching, he worked to build ranger stations on Mt. Washington. He loved wood - and the woods. Over the years, he remained interested in building and restoration and developed his skills as a furniture maker and wood sculptor along the way; his childrens' homes are filled with beautiful and functional objects he created or restored. His curiosity led him to explore and master a wide variety of skills and arts, from chair caning to fly-tying to watercolor painting to furniture making, upholstering and restoration. He especially loved history, art and architecture and, after retirement, he and Carol explored museums and communities all over the U. S. . His children all grew up inspired by his example and passions and reflect these in their own pursuits. Clarke's family was both his foundation and a source of joy. He and Carol were married for 61 years and their time together and with their family was always their first priority. Clarke took great pride in the growth and development of his children and grandchildren and treasured time with each of them. Clarke was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol, who passed away in 2018. His parents and his three siblings, Margaret Batchelder, Dorothea Nolette and Charles Dustin predeceased him, as well. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Sarah Whyte, of Sacramento, CA, and his four children, Lauren Dustin of Springfield, VT, Scott Dustin and his wife Sue Jackson of Lee, NH, Lisa Dustin and her husband John Hanson of Philadelphia, PA and Leslie Dustin and her husband Todd Thompson of Norwich, VT, and by his seven beloved grandchildren, Dustin Catignani of Brookfield, CT, Haley and Kelsey Dustin of Lee, NH, Hannah and True Hanson of Philadelphia, PA and Rosey and Gus Thompson of Norwich, VT. Clarke's family is deeply grateful for the kindness and care of the staff at The Village at White River Junction, where he lived from 2020 until the end of his life. A family remembrance will be held at a later date. Messages of condolence or remembrance will be gratefully received by Clarke's family and may be left at www. rickerfuneralhome. com.Show more
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