Obituary of William H. Clark III

DELMAR - William H. "Bill" Clark III, 80, of Delmar, entered into rest on January 27, 2023. The son of the late William H. Clark, Jr. and Pauline Clark, Bill was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has resided in Maryland, Illinois and lastly New York. Bill received his education from Bethlehem Central High School (class of 1960) and obtained his bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Union College, obtaining a master’s degree. Mr. Clark worked for many years for NYS DOT and retired from the NYS Thruway Authority. Bill loved to tell jokes, do crossword puzzles, sudoku and jumble in the paper. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dear friends who he considered his extended family. He loved and was loved by many, and he will be truly missed. Bill married the late Mary Ellen Clark on October 12, 1968. She predeceased him in death on November 17, 2021. He was also predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his children: Stacey (Jamie) Lauder and William H. Clark IV, his grandchildren: Kyle and Gavin Lauder, William and Broden Clark, and Linda (Christopher) Greenfield, his great grandchildren: Christopher, Michael and Thomas Greenfield. Bill is also survived by one sister in-law, Barbara Maczek. In accordance with his wishes, Bill was cremated through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. The Clark Family has chosen to honor his memory in a private way. Those wishing may send contributions in memory of William H. Clark III to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Clark Family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com