July 15Th

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.