William Clark Baldwin

January 9, 1940 – December 2, 2020

William Clark Baldwin (Bill) died peacefully with family by his side at home in Potomac, MD on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Bill is now reunited in eternal and peaceful rest with his beloved wife of 43 years, Teresa Sardo Baldwin. In addition to Teresa, he is preceded in death by his parents, George and Barbara Baldwin, and his brother, Anthony Baldwin.

Born January 9, 1940 in Appleton, WI, and raised in Neenah, WI, Bill leaves behind his siblings, Barbara Neroni, Nicholas Baldwin, Christine Fiebig, Margaret Baldwin, Mark Baldwin, their spouses, and his sister-in-law, Mary Baldwin.

The ultimate embodiment of a dedicated family man, Bill, affectionately known as 'Gaga,' will be forever in the hearts of his daughters, Jeannette Rubacky, Colleen Gibson, Christine Larkin, Kathleen Baldwin, Elizabeth Lamb, and their spouses; his 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Auchmoody, Caz Rubacky, Teddy, Billy and Sean Gibson, Kevin, Annie, Elizabeth and Joe Larkin, Caitlin and Christopher Lamb, and their spouses; and his two great-granddaughters, Abby and Molly Auchmoody.

After Bill’s graduation from Georgetown University in 1962, Bill and Terrie settled in Bethesda, where they raised their five daughters. Bill built a long and successful career as an executive and consultant for several trade associations in Washington, DC.

A man of strong yet humble faith, Bill was an active member of the Our Lady of Lourdes and the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church communities for over 50 years, serving as a school volunteer, music leader, Eucharistic Minister for the sick and homebound, and, most influentially, as an example to emulate.

An accomplished musician, Bill always could be counted on to capture a moment in song, whether singing lullabies to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, leading hymns at Mass, or pulling out his guitar around the family campfire at Berry Lake.

Bill will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his awful Gaga puns, his handmade walking sticks, and the innate kindness he gave to all.

A private, yet livestreamed, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 10 am, Saturday, December 12th. To access the livestreamed service, go to https://youtu.be/amgOONgiei8

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill's name to Montgomery Hospice at www.montgomeryhospice.org/donate-now/.