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passed away at his home in New York City on April 27, 2016 at the age of 72. He was born in East Rochester, NY to Lawrence David Clark, Sr. and Josephine Furman Clark. He graduated from Harvard College in 1965, magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Harvard College Glee Club. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1968 and moved to New York City to practice law. He was recognized as a leading attorney in the trust and estates field. He served as a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate counsel and was named a Best Lawyer and a Super Lawyer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Carolyn Cochran Clark and his sons Gregory David Clark of Chattanooga, TN and Timothy Rogers Clark of Austin, TX, a brother Mark F. Clark (and wife Susan) of Belmont, MA, a sister Mary Clark Hess of Acton, MA and a first cousin Stephanie Harris of Rochester, NY. David served on the board of the Professional Children's School. He belonged to the University Club in New York City and the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, NY. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 11am at All Souls Unitarian Church, 1157 Lexington Ave. (at 80th Street), New York City. Burial will follow in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery in East Hampton, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Professional Children's School, 132 W. 60th St, NY, NY 10023 Attn: Mr. Chris Haley.
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Jim Williams
May 27, 2016
One of our best has passed, but the memories of him during our ERHS days will never be forgotten.
Rosalinda Delmoni
May 9, 2016
Dear Carolyn, Gregory and Timothy: My heart is so sad to have heard on Mr. Clark's passing and my hurting heart goes out to all of you. I have always kept your family in my daily prayers and will continue to do so. May God watch over you and comfort you and help you with this very deep loss.
Rosalinda
May 5, 2016
Dear Carolyn
I just learned of David's passing and am shocked and chagrined at the news. David was always so rewarding to be with and I shall never forget his sense of humor. My deepest condolences to you and all members of your family.
Bob Taisey
May 1, 2016
Dear Carolyn, Gregory and Timothy,
Charlie and I were truly shocked and deeply saddened to learn of David's death. I will always think of him as warm and amusing, fun to be with.and very much a gentleman.
much love,
Mary Jane and Charlie
Joseph Schillaci
May 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Clark family. He was a good friend and I will surely miss him
Bob Tobin, ERHS Class of 1961
April 30, 2016
Not everyone is blessed with having a person like Dave be a member of his/her grade school and high school class, and then remain a lifelong friend. Dave's passing leaves a hollow spot in our close-knit family of classmates.
A.Ham
April 30, 2016
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. (Isaiah 57:15)
Louise Bozorth
April 30, 2016
Carolyn: I am so saddened to learn of David's death and send you my deepest sympathies. What a wonderfully warm and generous man he was and with such a lovely sense of humor. So many people including me will miss him dearly and his delightful spirit.
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