Joan Elizabeth Clack, 67, of Berlin Street, Montpelier died peacefully with her family on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born on October 23, 1945 in Concord, Vermont, the daughter of Luther H. Reed and Agnes Luvia (Powers) Reed. Joan graduated from Lancaster (NH) High School in 1963. Following high school, when she turned 18 years old, she enlisted in the US Army and served in the WAC division in Fort Hood, Texas. During her enlistment she studied stenography which she used during her working career. She was married to Robert G. Clack in Montpelier on December 22, 1973. Mr. Clack died December 5, 2007. Joan attended Trinity United Methodist Church and participated in church activities, prison ministry, Montpelier Food Shelf, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and was active with high school sports. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens at her home on Berlin Hill, the outdoors, and family camping trips. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her two sons, grandchildren and family. Joan worked at Vermont College and Norwich University, State House Legislative Council, and several years at the Montpelier City Clerk's office. Survivors include two sons, Andrew R. Clack of Lebanon, NH; and Paul A. Clack of Somerville, Mass.; and two grandchildren, Avery Sieglinger-Clack and Tristan Clack of Lebanon, NH; two sisters, Joy Lundin of Charlotte, NC; Janet Farrow of North Concord, VT and a brother, Jon Reed of Dummerston, VT; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 31st Trinity United Methodist Church, Montpelier. Burial will be at a later date at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Joan's obituary.