Pearl B. Clark Thayer, 100, of Baldwinsville passed away at home Monday, October 10, 2011 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Pompey, NY and married Carl Ross in 1928. Pearl then started her family with a daughter, Eleanor Andrews. Pearl spent all her life working hard at many various type jobs but her real passion was taking care of others. She raised many foster children, provided assistance to all seven brothers and sisters and their families when needed and also to her many friends and neighbors. In 1971 she married Ralph Thayer. Pearl and Ralph spent their winters in Arizona enjoying the outdoors and loved traveling the U.S. Pearl was a very active member of the Baldwinsville First Presbyterian Church. Pearl was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Ross in 1968 and her second husband, Ralph Thayer in 1985.

Survivors: 2 daughters, Eleanor Andrews of West Monroe and Shirley Slattery of Baldwinsville; 2 sons, Richard Fleming of NC and Skip Werner of AZ.; many grandchildren and friends.

Services: 10:00am Friday, October 14, 2011 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial, Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, NY. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either the First Presbyterian Church, 64 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or the Shriners Hospital 516 Carew St., Springfield MA. 01104.