GILFORD - William Clark of 47 Terrace Hill Rd passed away on November 19th in the company of family.
Known to his friends as Bill, he was born on April 4, 1940 in Newark, NJ and was the son of Thomas and Margaret Clark. He achieved great success on the football field as a fullback for the Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ and later for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Before moving to New Hampshire, he spent time in the U.S. Navy as well as working for the National Security Agency and later for the Xerox Corporation. Bill travelled extensively throughout his life and gained a real love for various local customs, foods, and traditions.
After moving to the Lakes Region, Bill owned and operated two popular restaurants. The first was a relocated train station and rail cars that became the Depot Restaurant in Meredith. Following this venture, Bill was the proprietor of the Back Bay Boathouse in Wolfeboro.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and an older brother, Thomas Clark Jr. He is survived by his children; Michael Clark, Sean Clark, Amy Dye, Scott Elliott, Malinda Laflamme, Meredith Morovati, and eleven grandchildren. Bill was loved by many, liked by a lot, and was usually the nicest guy in the room. He will be missed.
There will be no calling hours.
A private service will be held at a later time.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.