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Thomas Clark Obituary
Thomas Michael Clark, 59, of Amston and formerly of Colchester, passed away Sunday (Feb. 8, 2015) surrounded by loving family and friends after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Born June 22, 1955 in Hartford, he was a son of the late Herbert Finley and M. Patricia (Wakely) Clark. Tom was a 1973 graduate of RHAM High School in Hebron. Owning and operating "Stone Walls by Tom Clark", his talents and life's work will endure for generations throughout the region. An avid outdoorsman and fisherman, he also loved fast cars and was a die-hard New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He leaves his loving companion and best friend, Lynn M. Bjork; his son, Michael Hallowell, daughter-in-law, Lucinda and granddaughter, Stephanie, all of Enfield; his brother, Michael of Colchester; his furry companion, Suzie-Q; and numerous cousins, extended family members and friends. In keeping with his wishes, family and friends are invited to gather to share memories, offer condolences and celebrate his life from 4 to 7 PM Wednesday (Feb. 11th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 238 W. Town St., Norwich 06360. www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
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Marge Miles, O'Brien
May 15, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Clark family at this time. The loss of a great person with the talent of learned craftsmanship. Willard Miles also died in March and he also had the talent and craftsmanship and used it. They were gone too soon.
Peter Kupczak
February 15, 2015
The Kupczak family extends it's sincere condolences to the family to the Clark family. Tom was a kind, considerate and gentle human being. His craftsmanship will live on long after we are all gone. May he rest in peace. Peter And Frances Kupczak
February 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Clark Family
Tom hung out with us for many years until we moved out of town. We have very fond memories of Tom, especially having a great time at our wedding. May he rest in peace.
Fondly,
Gary & Lucille Culhane
February 12, 2015
Lynn-I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was loved by so many people in town. We will all miss his generous spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Let me know if I can anything for you. Susan Heise
February 12, 2015
Lynnie, I am sorry for your loss of Tom. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol and Steve Dubicki
February 11, 2015
Rest in PEACE Tom. Thank you for all your beautiful craftsmanship in Columbia. All my best to Lynn and rest of the family,
Sincerely,
Englert Family
Steven Schuster
February 11, 2015
Truely a gentle and compassionate man I had the pleasure of knowing for many years. A shame this life was cut too short by this dreaded disease. My deepest thoughts are with Tom's family as they travel down this path. You are not alone.
Cheryl Monks
February 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult and trying time.
February 11, 2015
I am sincerely sorry to hear of Tom's passing and want to express my sympathy to Lynn and his family.
Jeanette Lazlo, now in Manchester
Norma Kulynyck-Mara
February 11, 2015
To Lynn and The Clark Family,
Knowing Tom since high school and never seeing anything but kindness from him surely he is an angel looking down on us. Tom you fought the good fight now rest.
Kelly McGuire
February 11, 2015
Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with Tom's family during this difficult time. It is simply impossible to drive through this town without seeing touches of Tom and his beautiful work... I hope in time that will bring you great peace. God bless you all.
Tom showing Nick Aubin how to repair the wall at Hebron's Old Town Hall
Carolyn and Dave Aubin
February 11, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you, Lynn and all of Tom's family.
Our family will never forget Tom's kindness and generosity with his time. He guided and instructed our son and other Boy Scouts in the gentle art of wall building, as they repaired the field stone wall at Hebron's Old Town Pound. He was a talented craftsman and a kind soul.
February 10, 2015
A truly gentle soul. He will be missed by many friends, both old and new.
Bubsie and Sue
February 10, 2015
Dear Lynn and Family,
We were blessed to have known Tom for the time we did. His gentle spirit will continue to live on. With Deepest Sympathy,
Ron and Cathy Haugh
Peter Dukehart
February 10, 2015
I will miss this gentle jolly soul who had a genuine concern for everyone. Rest in peace Tom.
February 10, 2015
Tom was truly a Man who represents the Best of what a Hard Working Craftsman can accomplish with dedication and talent. I always enjoyed working with Tom and he will be missed. With all of us locals doing daily "drive by's" of so many examples of his fine work Tom's name is deeply etched for all of us to appreciate. My thoughts and prayers are with Lynn and The entire Clark Family. Jim Celio and Family
Jay Dykstra
February 10, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during these difficult times.
February 10, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy's family and friends...
I hope he finds the peace and comfort he so longingly deserves....and his loved ones as well.
Troy and Gina
Kim Carino
February 10, 2015
Such a loss; Tom was a gentle, kind man, loved by many. We are blessed to have one of his stone walls on our property - he was a true master craftsman. Deepest sympathies to his family.
Nathaniel Semel
February 10, 2015
Tom,
I'll never will forget you. I didn't know you were sick. Anyway good bye god bless you . RIP
Judy Ortiz
February 9, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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