Clare (Gallion) Berk Hintenach

SHARON — Clare Gallion Berk Hintenach, 87, of Sharon, died early on the morning of April 11, 2015, at Noble Horizons. 

She was born in Sharon Hospital on May 27, 1927.

A graduate of Queens College in New York City, her first career was as a millinery model in New York City. 

Later, she taught at Webutuck Central School in Millerton.

She was an avid swimmer and windsurfer on Mudge Pond in Sharon and at Twin Lakes in Salisbury. She served as chair of the Sharon Beach Committee for many years.

Since the 1950s, she practiced organic gardening and loved to cook for family and friends. She took great joy and pride in the achievements of her children and grandchildren, and relished the years she spent with her husband traveling the world. 

Mrs. Hintenach is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Lt. Col Ret. Albert Hintenach; her daughters, Sherie Berk of Sharon and state Rep. Roberta (Berk) Willis and her husband, William Willis, of Lakeville; her step-daughter, Sandra Frost; her stepsons, James Hintenach and Al Hintenach; her four grandchildren, Faith Turgeon, Laura Trotta, Rebecca Willis and Benjamin Willis; her step-grandchildren, Ryan and Stephanie Hintenach, Christine Meraklis and Pam Benton; and six beautiful great-grandchildren, Joseph and Wesley Trotta, Hannah and Andrew Turgeon and Malina and Elana Meraklis. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date at the convenience of the family.

The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of the arrangements.