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William Clark Obituary
Heath, MA - William N. Clark, 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born on November 7, 1942 to Dorothy (Taylor) and Darwin Clark, Sr, he was a lifelong resident of Heath.
Bill was a member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association for many years, and enjoyed horse and ox pulling. He was the owner of Bill Clark Logs and Lumber; a logger, woodsman and sawmill operator. His life was centered as a dedicated father and family man, and then grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include two sons: Nathan (Cindy) of Heath and Kyle (Daphne) of Hawley; his daughter Megan Blanchette (Adam) of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren: Samantha Thompson(Matt), Daniel Clark (Shauna), Jenni Lanoue (Jeremy), Jillian Kelley( Isaac), Melissa Patten (Tim), Miranda Andrews (Jon) and Aubrey Blanchette and 15 great-grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers: Roger Clark (Judy) of Heath and Timothy Clark (Robyn) of Hawley; two sisters: Judith Johnson (Dana) of Charlemont and Linda Reynolds of Charlemont and several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his brother Darwin, Jr and sisters Joanne Clark and Doreen Gagner.
Arrangements, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Shelburne Falls, include a Celebration of Life planned for the spring.
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Alan Lambert
February 6, 2026
So sorry for your loss Megan...I will certainly miss him...rest easy sir.
Jerry Ferguson
January 25, 2026
A rare man who always had honor and values in his heart. You will be missed Bill.
My condolences to the entire Clark family.
Michelle and Pete Brown
January 21, 2026
Billy was truly on of the best. A man of humble words and a heart of gold- He will be missed by all. Condolences to you all
Loralyn Boyd
January 21, 2026
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Sally Yates
January 20, 2026
My condolences to the Clark family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Max Churchill
January 20, 2026
He was a fixture growing up and honestly I always just considered him and his sons as family. I was related to the Clarks and they fit the description. The hills will never be quite the same. My prayers and condolences for everyone. God bless you guys!
Leonerd Roberts
January 20, 2026
bill was one of the nicest man you could ever meet,we will miss him dearly
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