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Jeffrey Clark Obituary
September 24, 2025
Jeffrey Chapin Clark, 78, of Branford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2025 in his home in Branford. Born in New Haven on June 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Harold Deming Clark, Jr. and Ruth Hollingshead Clark. Jeff graduated from Hamden Hall Country Day School and Bates College.
He dedicated 28 years to Branford Savings Bank, retiring as Executive Vice President, before becoming a real estate broker and owner of Old Stone Realty in Branford.
A lifelong Branford resident, Jeff was deeply involved in his community. He served on the boards of the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford Historical Society, and Branford Community Foundation, and was president of the Branford Rotary Club, Branford Land Trust, and Shoreline Trolley Museum.
An avid competitor, Jeff loved skiing, golf, tennis, running, cycling, sailing, and bridge. He completed three marathons, logged hundreds of rounds of golf and thousands of sets of tennis. Often times participating in multisport days, he referred to himself as "the ultimate jock." Jeff played in the same bridge group for over 30 years and in recent years he attained his life masters certificate from the ABCL in Duplicate Bridge.
Jeff was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in May of 2023. His family will be forever grateful for the care provided by Dr. So Yeon Kim and her team at the Smilow Cancer Center, and the Hospice team at Yale New Haven Health. They were with us every step of the way: knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Hoadley Clark; sons Ben Clark and Jennifer Kerr of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Dan and Jen Clark of Westport, Connecticut; sister Leslie Goulet of Pompano Beach, Florida; brother Jonathan Clark of Branford, Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. He adored his grandsons: Colin, Tyler and Charlie.
Donations in Jeff's name may be made to the Branford Land Trust or to the Clark Family Trust in care of the Branford Community Foundation.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Michele "General" Potter
October 19, 2025
My first job was at Branford Savings Bank. Jeff hired me and was always kind and encouraging. I am sorry for your loss.
Olivier and Solange Family
October 11, 2025
Our family will never forget how Jeff always put others first. His heart was as big as his actions were. We remember the first time our family,new to the USA at the time, met Jeff and he took our daughters then aged 6 and 7 to the beach. They remember that day almost a decade later like it was yesterday.
May you find peace in knowing that he is now at rest, and his acts of love have created a lasting ripple that will live on.
Nancy and Dave Hainsworth
October 10, 2025
So very sorry to learn of Jeff's Passing. He was a very fine person in every way. Rest in Peace Jeff.
Susie Tillinghast Fitzgerald
October 8, 2025
I knew jeff in my teens. Carpooled to Hamden hall with my brother Stuart and Jacquie wheeler
Met up again at orientation for our sons at U R
I´m so sorry for his passing. We hadn´t seen each other in years but we had great times to remember
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Peter Simon
October 8, 2025
I am so sorry to see this sad news about Jeff, my heartfelt condolences go out to Martha and The Clark family. We moved to Branford in 1985 and I met Jeff early on, of course on the tennis court. We ended up in the same group of players for over 20 years. A tough competitor but always a smile on his face. As a former runner I also remember one year he ran the Branford Road Race , while videotaping and talking all the way. It was shown on the local Branford tv station. Jeff was all about family. All about community. He will be missed by many. Peter Simon
Nancy Goldstein
October 8, 2025
Martha, I am so sorry to read of Jeff's passing. May his memory always be a blessing and comfort to you.
Wendy Gordon
October 7, 2025
Jeff was a life-long friend from Hamden Hall days. He loved his family fiercely & was very proud of his grandsons. I will miss him every day.
Eileen Cavanaugh
October 7, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Jeffs family. I was a Banker and we were also membersof teh Chamber of commerce.
Pamela Clifford
October 7, 2025
I've known Martha for over 20 years therefore, I knew Jeff. Having have met him at many local meetings and events at Yale, his passions were the same as so many others in Branford. Jeff was a gem to all. He will be sadly missed.
Judith Wood
October 7, 2025
My deepest sympathy Martha. My working days at Branford Savings with Jeff were some of the best times. Sincerely, Judy Wood
Gail Gibson
October 7, 2025
Sending my sincere condolences to the Clark
Family. I have wonderful memories of Jeff as we went through Hamden Hall. He was outstanding in many ways.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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