Avis de décès de Edward Warren

Edward Warren     Clark Jr.     SEBAGO -- Edward Warren Clark Jr., son of Ruby Nielson and Edward Warren Clark Sr., died at his home in Sebago, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, after a courageous struggle with Mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.     Edward was born April 5, 1932, in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1950. After a four year stint in the U.S. Navy, Clark returned home and enrolled in Westbrook Jr. College. A year later, he left Maine for California and remained there for the next twelve years.     After several years working for Hughes Aircraft, North American Aviation and Nortronics Aviation, Mr. Clark returned to school to continue his educations, graduating first from El Camino Jr. College in 1962, and with distinction, from University of Southern California in 1964.     Accepting a position with IBM, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Mr. Clark and his wife returned to the east coast in 1964, where he remained for several more years.     In 1976, Clark returned to Maine with IBM and he later worked for Data General. He purchased American Personnel in Portland, which he operated until his retirement in 1990.     Mr. Clark enjoyed most sports and was an avid skier and golfer. he was a member of Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell, and until his health curtailed his activities, a member of the Maine State Golf Association. Mr. Clark won several tournaments during his golfing years, and among the most favored were father - son tournaments with his son, Erik, and his division's championship with the MSGA in 2003.      In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren at Sebago Lake.     Mr. Clark is survived by Priscilla Morrissey Clark, his wife of 48 years; their son, Erik and his companion Beth Berry of Westbrook; his daughter, Melissa Clark Risk and her husband Robert Risk of Westfield, Ind. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Samantha and Drew Clark, Molly and Charlie Risk, and Ashley, Emma, and Katie Berry. His grandchildren were the source of great pleasure and he treasured his moments with them.     He is also survived by his mother, Ruby Nielsen Clark of Westbrook; a sister, Victoria Hamilton and her husband Bill of Gorham; a sister, Janice Brawn and her husband Paul of Windham; and a brother, Nielsen Clark of Sanford. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.     Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery.     We kindly ask that donations     in lieu of flowers be sent     in his honor to:     The Mesothelioma Applies Research Foundation     P.O. Box 91840    Santa Barbara, California 93190-1940    Edward Warren Clark Jr.