Clark A. F. Thomas

Clark A. F. Thomas 1932-2012 GREENFIELD - Clark A. F. Thomas, 79, of Brookside Ave., passed away Tuesday October 30, 2012 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Clark was born in Nova Scotia, Canada on November 24, 1932 the son of Clark R. and Ruth H (Lyle) Thomas. He graduated from South High School in Worcester, MA class of 1950, Worcester Junior College with an Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering and then Northeastern University with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Clark proudly served as an Airman First Class with the United States Air Force during the Korean war, from November 1952 to his Honorable Discharge in August 1956. He was married to Barbara Salmon on September 7, 1957 recently celebrating 55 years together. Clark was an electrical engineer for Western Mass. Electric, now Northeast Utilities for 28 years. He was a long time member of the First Congregational Church of Greenfield, a past member of the Auburn Sportsman's Club, the Springfield Sportsman's Club and the Green River Bowman's Club, a long time the Country Club of Greenfield, member of the past Franklin County Management Club, the Greenfield Kiwanis Club for over 40 years where he was Treasurer for many years, a Life Member of the Greenfield B.P.O.E. for over 45 years, an associate member of the Ormond Beach(FL) BPOE, and a member of the Daytona Beach Moose Club. Clark enjoyed archery, golfing, bowling and dancing. Survivors include his wife Barbara, two daughters, Lisa D. Thomas of South Hadley, MA, Ruth T. O'Donnell and her husband Thomas J. O'Donnell, Jr. of Long-meadow, MA, a grandson Thomas Clark O'Donnell, a granddaughter Norah Riley O'Donnell, a sister Ruth S. Bodreau, of Auburn, MA, several nieces, nephews and grand nieces. It was Clark's request that services will be private and burial will be at the convenience of the family at Hillside Cemetery in Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more information, please visit www.smithkelleherfuneralhome.com