Elbert "Al" W. Clark Sr.

He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Arlette E. (Hriniak) Clark; his son Elbert W. Clark, Jr. of Lancaster, his son Michael A. Clark of James Island. SC., his daughter Deborah M. Klee and husband Russell of Midway, GA. his son Donald W. Clark Sr. and wife Marion of Uxbridge; his daughter Nancy J. Taverna of Sudbury, his daughter Doreen J. Richard and husband Paul of Belaira Buffs, FL, and his daughter Marion W. Figueiredo of Quincy; he was predeceased by his brother William Clark. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Clark joined the U.S. Army in 1939. A proud veteran serving first with the 101 Airborne, and then to his beloved 82nd Airborne where he earned the rank of Master Sergeant. He served two tours of active duty, which included 42 months in Europe, he made 137 jumps during WWII – He jumped in 4 of the 5 Combat drops of the War, Sicily, Selerno, Sainte Mere-Englise, France on D-Day and Holland. Mr. Clark then enlisted in the National Guard, stationed out of Fort Drum, NY from 1952 to 1961. He was Past Commander of the American Legion, Sudbury Post #191.

Mr. Clark served 35 years, in many positions, from lineman to Supervisor before retiring from the Boston Edison Co. in 1982, He enjoyed building and woodworking and was an avid sportsman throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son’s, Above all, Al’s passion was his family. For many years Al enjoyed family summer vacationing at the camp he built in Wilmot Flats, NH. In recent years he often enjoyed attending the numerous activities of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, March 30th from 4:00 - 8:00pm at the Duckett Funeral Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons, 656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. At 7:45pm, in conclusion of the visitation, members of the U.S. Armed Forces will perform the Military Funeral Honors Ceremony. Taps will be played. Following Taps, the United States flag, which drapped Mr. Clark's casket will be folded and presented to Mrs. Clark. The member of the Military Funeral Honors Detail is presenting the flag, with gratitude, on behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Armed Forces, the entire nation and all who are present in the funeral home at the ceremony.

Interment will be private.

A celebration of his life is planned for this summer; details will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Duckett Funeral Home of J. S. Waterman, Sudbury, MA.