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STEVEN CLARK Obituary
Born on September 22, 1944, Steve grew up in Bay Shore, NY. He was a graduate of Yale College (1966) and Harvard Law School (1969). Steve and Joan met their senior year at college and married in 1968. After law school, Steve took the path less travelled. He volunteered as a lawyer with Mountain People's Rights, helping coal miners in Appalachian Kentucky seek black lung benefits, and found himself involved in a host of related mine worker issues. In 1976, he returned to Massachusetts to open his practice with Joseph Flynn, who had worked with him in Kentucky. Steve was immediately drawn to immigration law because he could continue to enjoy the satisfaction of helping people realize their dreams while at the same time mastering a complex and challenging area of law. Over his 30 years of immigration practice, he was active mentoring young lawyers and participating in the America Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), serving as national president in 1999.
In addition to his passion for the law, Steve loved his family and friends who have lovingly supported him in his long illness. His hobbies included gardening, reading, and walking the paths of Lexington and Martha's Vineyard, where he had a vacation home.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Immigration Council,
www.AmericanImmigrationCouncil.org or the American Brain Tumor Association, www.abta.org Lexington 781-862-1800
www.douglassfh.com
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The AILA New England Executive Board
September 30, 2020
Steve's contributions to the field of immigration law will not be forgotten. He will be remembered as someone who was an expert in his field, while also generously sharing his time and expertise with other attorneys. AILA New England was lucky to have him at the helm and lucky to call him one of our own. He will be missed.
The AILA New England Executive Board
Adrienne Vaughan
September 22, 2020
He was a wonderful immigration lawyer and mentor to all younger lawyers. His contributions will never be forgotten by those of us who practice in this field. Thank you for everything Steve.
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Kathleen Allen Hanley (Kathy/Kate)
September 15, 2020
Dear Joan and Family,
We mourn with you as you grieve for the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.
We pray that your many treasured memories will be a source of comfort to you at this very sad time.
We celebrate the extraordinary man Steven was with his loving care for his family, friends, coal miners and immigrants throughout his life at home, in his community and at work.
We are proud to have been a part of his childhood years in Bay Shore at Bay Shore Schools. Steven will be alive in our hearts forever.
In deepest sympathy and love,
Joe and Kathleen Allen Hanley BSHS Classes of 1961 & 1962
Bill Green
September 11, 2020
Steve - was a quiet force of nature at Flynn & Clark. Joe and Steve were vastly different people in many respects, but joined at the hip by their idealism, intelligence and humanity. They walked the walk, and we were all better persons from having known them, and worked with them. I am sure that Steve and Joe are practicing law beyond the pearly gates and making arguments for entry thereto for miscreants such as myself. Keep on truck’in’ brothers. Joan you are in our prayers, be well. Bill Green
Guillermo Bahamon
September 10, 2020
Dear Clark family,
Flynn and Clark, are two inseparable names in my association with Joe and Steven. How I miss the two of you. I valued your friendship and kind advice towards helping Central American immigrants. Thank you for helping the people of Appalachia and Central America. Everyone will miss your quiet presence and advice. Our family will remember your Fourth of July parties where you shared with us the view of the Charles river fireworks. Rest in peace, Steven.
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