PELHAM - Donald G. Clark, 88, of Pelham, passed away Dec. 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was a 1948 graduate of Shelburne Falls Arms Academy. Growing up on a dairy farm, Don became a 4H leader representing Massachusetts at national conventions. Throughout his life, Don could not pass a farm without remarking on the type of cattle grazing, identifying the crops growing, or the make and model of the tractor tilling the land.
Don had a knack for remembering faces and recalling places. A stranger met was soon a friend remembered. No matter where he went it was guaranteed that he would know someone or strike up a conversation with someone he just met. He retired after 35 years of service to Western Mass Electric Company and then went on to more than 35 years of community service. He was the co-founder and Charter President of the Pelham Lions Club and held a variety of offices including District Governor. During his tenure Don received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award for Dedicated Humanity Services and the Life Time Achievement Award. He proudly served as Town Constable of Pelham for many years and was honored to be associated with the Pelham Police Department. He was an accomplished gardener, a woodworker who specialized in beautiful bird feeders, and he was an avid reader. If Don wasn't mowing his lawn or planting his flowers he could often be seen sitting in his lawn chair with his best little buddy and treasured dog Bailey. "Clarkie" as he was affectionately called, leaves behind the love of his life, Audrey (Cavanaugh), with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. He adored and is survived by his daughters Kris Divoll of Florence, Sandy Rosenthal and Katie LaCarrubba of New Jersey, Jamie Fitzgibbon of Ware, and their spouses and significant others, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren with whom he loved to share his time. In addition, we know Don will be missed by many, many friends and relatives who will remember him as always having a joke or two up his sleeve, a smile on his face, and time for anyone in need. Calling hours will be Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, from 4–6:30 p.m. with a service of remembrance at 6:30. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution can be directed toward the Pelham First Responders c/o Town of Pelham, 351 Amherst Road, Pelham MA 01002 Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com