LEICESTER-Gary F. Clark, 72, of Leicester, died peacefully Wednesday, November 11th in his home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Audrey F. (Cole) Clark; a son, Jeffrey A. Clark and his wife Deborah of Leicester; five daughters, Susan L. Ford and her husband Jack of Jupiter, FL, Donna M. Belanger and her husband Douglas, Cheryl A. Badosa and her husband John, Robin A. Wood and her companion Bruce Smith, and Lisa M. Miller and her husband Rodney, all of Leicester; a brother, Dennis Clark of Niagara Falls, NY; three sisters, Shirley Carlson of Fredonia, NY, Pauline Nolan and Sharon Mettler, both of Niagara Falls, NY; a step-brother, Robert Burnt of Niagara Falls, NY; 14 grandchildren; nephews and nieces.
He was born in Jamestown, NY, the son of Gerald F. and Harriett (Greene) Clark and lived here for many years. Mr. Clark was a painter for Frank L. Adams and Local Unions 48 and 35. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Clark was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
The funeral is Saturday, November 14th with a service at Noon in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Calling hours are Friday, November 13th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMass Memorial Foundation-Hospice, P.O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613.