In Memory Of
Helen M. Clark
1930
2020
Helen M. Clark
August 18, 1930 — September 21, 2020
Albany~
Helen M. Clark, 90, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center.
Born in Jessup, PA, on August 18, 1930, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Kearney) Boland. She was the devoted wife to the late James Vincent Clark, Jr. They were married 63 years until his passing in 2017.
Helen graduated from nursing school at Mercy Hospital in Scranton PA, after graduating from nursing school, Helen moved to Washington DC to work at Walter Reed Medical Center where she met and married her husband, James Clark.
Helen and Jim moved to Simsbury CT and later to Rexford NY and Albany NY, raising their 4 children. After raising her children, Helen volunteered at St. Peter's Hospital.
A devoted and caring wife, mother and grandmother, Helen's primary focus was raising her family and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Helen and her husband enjoyed many years of traveling and wonderful family vacations at Ogunquit Beach, Maine and Siesta Key, FL.
Helen is survived by her children, Mary Ellen Gay, James V. Clark III, Patricia M. Johnston (Garth), Sheila M. Fitzgerald (John); grandchildren; Zeb Johnston, John Fitzgerald Jr, Patrick Fitzgerald, Meghan Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald, Brendan Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren, Dalton Johnston, Russell Johnston, Charlotte Johnston; brother-in-law Thomas Clark (Phyllis) and several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday September 30th at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
Interment will follow the service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, the committal is scheduled for 1pm.
The family would like to acknowledge Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for the care and dedication Helen received during her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below above.
Helen M. Clark, 90, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center.
Born in Jessup, PA, on August 18, 1930, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Kearney) Boland. She was the devoted wife to the late James Vincent Clark, Jr. They were married 63 years until his passing in 2017.
Helen graduated from nursing school at Mercy Hospital in Scranton PA, after graduating from nursing school, Helen moved to Washington DC to work at Walter Reed Medical Center where she met and married her husband, James Clark.
Helen and Jim moved to Simsbury CT and later to Rexford NY and Albany NY, raising their 4 children. After raising her children, Helen volunteered at St. Peter's Hospital.
A devoted and caring wife, mother and grandmother, Helen's primary focus was raising her family and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Helen and her husband enjoyed many years of traveling and wonderful family vacations at Ogunquit Beach, Maine and Siesta Key, FL.
Helen is survived by her children, Mary Ellen Gay, James V. Clark III, Patricia M. Johnston (Garth), Sheila M. Fitzgerald (John); grandchildren; Zeb Johnston, John Fitzgerald Jr, Patrick Fitzgerald, Meghan Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald, Brendan Fitzgerald; great-grandchildren, Dalton Johnston, Russell Johnston, Charlotte Johnston; brother-in-law Thomas Clark (Phyllis) and several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday September 30th at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
Interment will follow the service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, the committal is scheduled for 1pm.
The family would like to acknowledge Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for the care and dedication Helen received during her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen M. Clark, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Service
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Committal Prayers
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
1:00 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Saratoga National Cemetery
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