Leslie Coleman Clark Obituary (1931 - 2014)

ALBION, MAINE-Leslie “Pal” Coleman Clark, 82, of Albion, ME, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, with his wife Carol holding his hand. Pal made his journey to eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following nearly a year long journey with lung cancer and declining health. He was born on December 21, 1931, in Summerfield, New Brunswick Canada, son of John D. and Catherine Green Clark. He graduated from Besse High School in Albion, ME, and went to work at Lee Brothers Construction Company shortly after. He worked for Lee Brothers for 48 years in many capacities including superintendent and foreman. He was very proud of being able to operate every piece of construction equipment and keeping the local roads plowed for many winters. In his retirement he enjoyed offering his expertise to numerous local construction companies. He was member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church, and served there in many capacities. He will be remembered by his church family as the best greeter with the biggest smile and best hugs. He was a member of Central Lodge 45 AF & AM in China, ME, and served on the Albion Volunteer Fire Department in his earlier years. He volunteered countless hours to the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, and Meals on Wheels. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Carleton Green, Ralph Green, Glen Clark, John Clark, George Clark, and Francis “Mavor” Clark, and in-laws Elwood and Alice (Haskell) Knight. Pal is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol Knight Clark. They were married September 8, 1951, and began their family shortly after. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Barbara Knight of Albion, ME; children Sandra (Clark) and husband Lars Jonassen of Albion, ME, Brian Clark and wife Vicky of Worcester MA, Steven Clark and wife Janice of Eagle Pass, TX, and Cathy Clark and Sharon Arneson of Allen TX. He was also blessed to have enjoyed time with his grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Surviving him are grandchildren Kelly (Jonassen) Hanscom and husband Mark and their children Annabelle and Reese, Michelle (Clark) Garner and husband Christopher and their children Reid, Ethan, and Alice, Michael Clark, Keith Jonassen and wife Danielle and their children Calum and Marin, Melissa (Clark) Hackett and her son Emerson, Jessica (Clark) Boulanger and husband Scott and their daughter Sierra, Tyler Humphrey and Gage Humphrey. They had the privilege of learning cribbage, dominoes, gardening, cooking, and to have fun in all you do from their Grampie and Great-Grampie. He and Grammie also spent countless hours attending sporting events and other extra-curricular activities to support their family. He also enjoyed getting to know the family of his new daughter- in-law, Vicky. Family was very important to Pal, and he will be fondly remembered by a large extended family of nieces, nephews and their families. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, December 2, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street Fairfield, ME, where an evening Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 1:00 pm at the Fairfield United Methodist Church on Route 201 Fairfield, ME. Refreshments and a celebration of Pal’s life will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations in Pal’s name be made to Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry 21 High Street Fairfield, ME 04937 or MaineGeneral Hospice c/o MaineGeneral Community Care Office of Philanthropy PO Box 828 Waterville, ME 04903. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com