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William Clark Obituary
William James Clark was born May 23, 1945 in Boston, Mass., the son of Rt. Rev. William H. Clark and classicist Rosemary Lehman Clark. Bill grew up in Massachusetts, but also spent portions of his childhood in England and Switzerland. He was a proud alumnus of Middlesex preparatory school and Harvard University, and he received a M.Phil. from Yale University in comparative literature. Bill moved to Greenwich in 1982 and found what would become his enduring home. He combined his love of philately with his love of writing in producing the definitive catalogue of Bermuda first day covers in the late 1980s. He later embraced an informal role as town historian, writing a history of Greenwich, serving on the Representative Town Meeting, and producing a popular series of calendars featuring historical postcards of the town. Bill is survived by his sister Mary and brother David; and son Will. A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 3. Burial will be private. Memorial gifts may be sent to Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
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Yolanda Echeverri & family
May 31, 2017
Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to meet Mr.Clark Sr. Rest in peace.
We had the opportunity to meet his son yesterday May 30,2017.
Our sincere condolences to his son Wil, family members and friends. memories
Yolanda,husband and son
Sandy and Steve Waters
May 31, 2017
We are sorry to hear this news. We knew Bill through First Presbyterian Church, where he was a regular attendee until the past year or so. Bill was an intelligent person who wanted and needed friendship and support. We hope he has found peace. Our condolences to his family.
Ginger Boldt
May 31, 2017
We feel saddened by the death of Bill. These last years have been hard for him health-wise. The last we saw him was last summer and he didn't return a phone call several months ago. So we were thinking of him and now believe he is in a happier place. Our sympathy to Will and Mary and all the family. Sincerely, Ginger and Joe Boldt
May 30, 2017
Bill was a complex man who sometimes astounded with the depth of his knowledge about history, literature and music. I bought a calendar from him every year to share his impressive collection of Greenwich historical post cards.
Shawn Zimmerman
May 30, 2017
We live right next door to Bill. My granddaughter Lia had many wonderful talks across the porches to Bill Lia is 6 going on 13. She will remember Bill fondly
May 29, 2017
My condolences to the family . May God bless you and give you peace . Romans 15 : 13
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