Freetown – John H. Stark, Jr., 89, of E. Freetown died at home on August 11, 2005 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Aurore (Simmons) Stark.
Mr. Stark was born in New Bedford, son of the late John H. and Sarah E. (Harris) Stark, and resided in New Bedford before moving to E. Freetown where he lived the past 46 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Lunds Corner, New Bedford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was employed as a truck driver by the former Old Colony Transportation, New Bedford. He was a member of Teamsters Local # 59, New Bedford. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and reading.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by a daughter: Susan P. Gurney of Geneva, FL; 2 sons: Bruce A. Stark of Rochester, MA and John W. Stark of Kenosha, Wisconsin; a sister: Hilda Slowinski of Fairhaven, MA; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and several nieces & nephews. He was father of the late Ralph D. Stark.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.