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1941
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2025
Jon Clark Obituary
Conway, MA - Conway, MA – Jon Stewart Clark, 83, passed away peacefully at home on March 24th after a battle with cancer, surrounded by family.
Jon was born on May 25, 1941, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the son of Stewart and Mildred (Allis) Clark. As a young boy, Jon spent every moment possible outdoors, roaming the woods, fields, hills, and streams of Conway. Fishing with his father in Pumpkin Hollow Brook, making his own bows out of bent sticks and string, using dried Cattail stems as arrows, Jon developed a love for hunting at an early age. He was fascinated with archery and became a proficient hunter as both an archer and a gunman. Jon took 1st place at the International Bowhunting Organization shoot in New Hampshire as well as many other local and regional competitions. Hunting was a passion that stayed with him his whole life. He was a lifelong member of the Conway Sportsmen Club. His fascination with archery led him and other members of the club to build a 30-target archery course which grew to include 3D targets and an indoor range.
Jon graduated in 1960 from Frontier Regional High School. After high school, Jon joined the US Army, serving for three years as a military police officer in Germany. Returning home he began his career in technical service with National Cash Register Company. Equipment and Jon's skills evolved from repair and maintenance of mechanical cash registers (levers, gears, and hand struck keys) to electronic banking equipment.
On September 3, 1966, Jon married Julia A. Wrisley at St. Mark's Church in Conway. They began their life building a log home in Conway and would continue a lifetime of outdoor adventures. They hunted, snowmobiled, camped all over New England, traveled across the country in their camper, fished for salmon in Alaska, and anything else that involved nature and being together.
Jon is survived by his wife Julia (Wrisley) Clark – "Julie". He was predeceased by his sister Janice (Clark) Lee. He leaves behind his brother Stewart Clark and his wife Denise of West Berlin, Vermont. Many nieces and nephews, including Ira & Jess Clark; Michelle Lee; Michelle & Walter Harris; and sister-in-law Dottie Harris.
For all of those who played darts; who camped; who bowled; who shot arrows; who coffee-ed at Baker's; who played as children; those other friends and family all hold a precious piece of Jon in their hearts and will hold that piece forever.
A committal service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Conway, May 17, 2025 at 11am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Conway Sportsmen Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Conway Sportsmen Club, PO Box 202, Conway, MA 01341
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Memories and Condolences
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Judie McCarthy
April 24, 2025
Uncle Jon will be sadly missed. He first stole my heart when he bought me my first real Barbie doll when I was a little girl. I will cherish all the memories or snowmobiling, camping and hunting for Christmas trees in the woods surround the house. He will be sadly missed and my heart goes out to Julie. XOXOX
Nancy Bovio
April 18, 2025
I am sad to learn of Jon's passing. I have been one of the fortunate Conway folks to have known Jon since childhood. He was like a big brother, always watching out for me from the time I was very young girl. He would spend time on our farm at 36 Main St. helping out and watching out for the younger children in the neighborhood. When I was a bit older, he would make sure I was included in baseball games in our backyards. And I fondly remember him showing me how to hold the bat and reminding me, "Don't swing like a girl." But I WAS a girl, one of the older girls on Main Street. Still I listened to his advice and tried my best. I always felt safe when Jon was around. He will be missed by so many, this tall man with the big smile and a warm heart. My deepest condolences to Julie, Stewart and the entire family.
Dick Belair
April 16, 2025
I first met Jon as a child when he protected me from being pushed around, with a pretty stern response, to the kids who decided I wouldn't be able to swing on the rotating clothesline and my Aunt Madeline and Uncle Charlies house on Main St. Later we became next door neighbors and snowball fight combatants. I took several snowballs from his doing, and they didn't tickle.
He could pop the ballon tacked onto a teddy bears eyes from 30 yards, with his bow which he continued through out his life. People always considered him one of the best archers at the leagues events, where it was almost certain he would come in first or a very close second during the competitions.
I admired his skill, and liked him, for he treated people with a decent attitude.
He asked me to pitcha baseball to him, saying, "throw it as hard as I can," as a child. He'd knock it out of the range of our baseball park, over the parking area, hitting the embankment some 400 plus feet from the plate, with the clout of a big league professional. He trained his dogs to hunt with him and run the rabbits across his path. I spent a lot of time next door after we moved so I got plenty of chance to watch his interactions with all the Conway folks.
My special condolances go out to the many family members and friends who remember the good person he was, especially his brother Stewie, and wife Julie.
Marion McMillen Mazzia
April 15, 2025
My condolences to Julie and family. Jon was a childhood friend and although I have not seen him in years, I would still recognize that smile.
Roger & Joan Baker
April 15, 2025
Julie Roger & I are so very sorry to hear of Jon´s passing. We absolutely loved working with Jon here @ JB Transportation. You & Jon will always be a pleasure to have known. The world could use more sweet people like you & Jon. Take care of yourself Julie.
Jim and Sue Rhenow
April 15, 2025
I enjoyed working with Jon for 39 years. He was a good friend. Condolences to Julie.
Laura and Bob Cubeta
April 15, 2025
Jon was a wonderful guy!! Enjoyed always our visits and joking with one another. Jon will be missed at all the celebrations that we attended. My deepest sympathy to Julie and Jons family. RIP Jon till we meet again. My love to all esp. Julie, Dottie and Michelle.
Judi
April 15, 2025
Julie I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you and Jon often. Jon was an amazing guy and mentor to children. He (and you) will always hold a special place in my heart
Joe Otto
April 15, 2025
my wife and I shot archery with Jon and Julie . hes was a very nice guy we had a lot of fun together . we are sorry to hear of his passing .
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