Obituary of Merwin Clark

MERWIN RICHARD CLARK November 10, 1921 – May 27, 2011 World War II Combat Veteran Merwin was born on November 10, 1921 in Hornell, New York to Julia Wood Silsby Clark and Frank Clark. He graduated from Hornell High School and joined the Army in 1942. He served in combat with the Third Infantry Division in North Africa, in the Italian campaign and in France, Germany and Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star at Anzio Beach. Merwin married Norma Reynolds on February 12, 1946 and they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Merwin worked as the manager of grocery stores in Hornell, NY, Perry, NY and Westfield, PA. for a number of years. However, most of his career was spent with the Erie Lackawanna and Conrail Railroads as a brakeman/conductor. After retiring he and his wife traveled the United States and wintered in south Texas for 17 years. Merwin was a volunteer fireman in Almond, a member of the American Legion in Hornell, NY and a member of the Almond Union of Churches. He had a great love for running and exercised and ran much of his life. He was predeceased by his wife Norma and his 17 siblings. He is survived by five children; Kathleen (Brad) Adams, Deborah (Dan) Safholm, Melanie (Rod) Austin, Priscilla Clark, and Douglas (Julia) Clark, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of DePaul Horizons and Ontario County Health Facility for their exemplary care in the final days of his life. Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 2 from 2-4pm at Fuller Funeral Home 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua, where a 4 pm memorial service will immediately follow. Merwin was able to travel to Washington, DC to visit the World War II Memorial. His wish was to help other WWII veterans share in this very special experience through “Honor Flight”. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canandaigua American Legion Post 256, 454 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York. Please state “Honor Flight in memory of Merwin Clark” on the memo line. Thursday June 2, 2011, 2-4 pm. at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. Click for Map and Directions Thursday June 2, 2011, 4 Pm. at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. Click for Map and Directions