Gerald Clark Obituary : Dakin Funeral Home of New Berlin New York

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Gerald Wallace Clark, 91, of New Berlin (formerly of Milford, NY) passed away on July 15, 2015 at the Chase Nursing Home. He was born on March 12, 1924 in Brockville, Ontario, Canada son of Wallace J and Effie Wylie Clark. He spent his childhood in Brockville where he attended local schools. He married Ruth Abdo in Syracuse, NY on October 19th, 1958 and after her death in 1975 he then married Marguerite Duley on October 12, 1980.

He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite on August 11, 2010 and by his brother Wylie Clark.

Gerald was an auto worker at General Motors in Syracuse for over 22 years .He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Syracuse. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Hockey Games. He did some traveling over the years and was always glad to return to his loving dogs. Gerald was the morning announcer at the Chase Nursing Home and everyone looked forward to his humorous comments.
Gerald is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Dakin Funeral Home on Tuesday July 21st at 2:00 with Pastor Lyle Linder of the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place one hour before the service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. Friends may donate to the First United Methodist Church in New Berlin or to the Humane Society. Arrangements are under the care of the Dakin Funeral Home LP.

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Annette MacLeod
Pittsfield, NY
I will miss Gerry terribly. It was a joy to have him at Chase. He was the true definition of a gentleman.
He was a friend to all of the residents and staff. We could not have asked for a gentler soul. Rest in peace my Canadian friend.

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Laurie & Clarence Smith
New Berlin, NY
My thoughts and prayers are with Gerry's family. He was a very nice man. I enjoyed chatting with Gerry and getting to know him while my grandfather was at Chase Nursing Home. He always had a story to tell and a friendly "hello" Rest in peace. With Deepest Sympathy.

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Gina Perry
Albany, NY
Gerry was one of the kindness people I knew. I knew him from when we all lived in Syracuse and he was married to his first wife Ruth Abdo. They were wonderful neighbors who were part of our family. In later years after Ruth had passed away he began visiting my family in New Berlin. My mother introduced Gerry to his second wife Marguerite Duley. He and Marguerite later moved away from New Berlin. I have found memories of drive in movies to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, family feasts and gatherings, and amazing food! May Gerry now find peace and happiness!

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