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Raymond Clarkson Obituary
Oct 30, 1944 - May 2, 2017
Raymond John "Butch" Clarkson, age 72, of Stratford, beloved husband of Mamie (Smith) Clarkson, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility, Stratford. Mr. Clarkson was born October 30, 1944 in Danbury, son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Frank) Clarkson and had been long time Stratford resident. Ray was a United States Army veteran stationed in Germany during the cold war and was a retired driver for ABF Trucking and a member of Teamster's Local 191. He was an avid Seattle Sea Hawk fan and enjoyed bingo, playing with his dogs and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Anna Clarkson and Catherine Clarkson, Lisa Curral and her husband Carlos, Tracy Beltz and William Pucko; two brothers, Albert Clarkson and his wife Patricia of Milford and Larry Clarkson and his wife Judy of Dunmore, PA; one sister, Patricia Musbek and her husband Thomas of Stratford; five grandchildren, Jazmine Roque, Mike DaSilva, Kayla DaSilva, Alivia Beltz and Samantha Beltz; four great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Audrie, Sophia and Freddy and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carol Ann (Sawicki) Clarkson and two sisters, Marylou Mastronardi and Diane Parker. Friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St, Stratford and at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church for a funeral Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with full military honors will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with his family Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Erika Andrade
May 9, 2017
Deepest sympathies to your family for his loss. He will be missed. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Erika Andrade
Andrade-Bucci Family
Kit-Cat D
May 8, 2017
What a great loss, my sympathy goes out to his entire family and all that he loved. Cath, you were always there standing strong - I know the amount of love and devotion your dad was blessed to have from you .... take a day at a time, I'm always here if you need me
Shaun OBrien
May 7, 2017
Butch you will always have a special place in my heart. As a child you could see all the good in me and encouraged me to be my best. You gave me a love for travel and treated me like a son. It has been many years since we reunited but you, Anna and Cathy have always been in my thoughts and prayers. So I say goodbye and I hope you and Carole are reunited once again. My thoughts and prayers are with you Anna and Cathy as well as his extended family. Rest In Peace.
May 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
Paula Finelli
May 6, 2017
Cathy and family so very sorry for the loss of your dad.he was a very nice man and I'm glad to have known him .may he rest in peace .my thoughts and prayers will be with you
Audrey
May 6, 2017
May the God of comfort, give you the strength at Matthew 5 : 4, for your comfort.
Mary Ann Biley
May 5, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear of Butchs'passing.You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.ap
Barbara Freeman & Family
May 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Catherine Clarkson
May 4, 2017
All i can say is i can't believe its real. You put up a hell of a fight, and i was honored to help you during that time. We would always say we got this and you did a remarkable job. I know you were tired and had to go, but i will always be blessed with the memories of 5 happy months of my life. The long conversations of everything i was to do when the time came. I love you Dad and will hold you close to my heart and miss you, now you can fly with mommy and watch over us.....
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