Lewis A Clark

His parents, John and Mabel (Whitney) Clark welcomed their son into the world on June 28, 1930 in Henniker, NH.

Lewis served his country in the United States Army, serving from May of 1950 until his honorable discharge in May of 1953, at the rank of Sergeant. He was a past member of the Gilsum (NH) American Legion Post.

Lewis was an estate manager for over forty years, caring for the Andorra Forest Estate on Pitcher Mountain in Stoddard.

A great outdoorsman, Lewis was an avid hunter and trapper, and enjoyed fishing in Maine. Lewis enjoyed taking in what the world had to offer, summering in Wells, Maine for over 45 years, playing horseshoes, and sitting at his home, visiting with all of the neighbors and passer-byers. He enjoyed going to yard sales and having yard sales of his own. He and his wife, Jean, celebrated their 25th anniversary with a trip to Alaska; and the couple also enjoyed square dancing at the local dances. Square dancing was a favorite memory as this is where Lewis met his wife, Jean.

He was a longtime Forest Warden for the town of Stoddard.

Lewis will be greatly missed by many, especially his children, Dennis Clark, Sr. and his wife, Carol, of Stoddard, Bonita Sarcione and her husband, Joseph of Stoddard, Kenneth Clark and his wife, Caren, of Marlow, NH, Jo Ann Vaillancourt and her husband, David, of Stoddard; his grandchildren, Helen Wheeler, Dennis Clark, Jr., Jennifer Clark, Michelle Clark, Tabitha Kilchewski, Cassie Michaud, twelve great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jane Whitten, of Stoddard; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. His wife of 67 years, Jean B. (Whitten) Clark; a grandson, Shannon Sarcione; his mother, Mabel Jefts; his step-father, Myron Jefts; and a brother, Brad Clark, predeceased him.

A graveside service with military honors will be held in the Dow Hill Cemetery, Stoddard on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 10:00am. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Clark’s memory to The Kilham Bear Center, c/o Ben Kilham, PO Box 37, Lyme, NH 03768 to support expenses in the care and maintenance of forest enclosures, tracking and mapping, food for the cubs and vehicle maintenance.