RICHFORD - Luther Edward Clark, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday February 28, 2008.
Luther was born in Richford March 29, 1930 the son of the late Francis & Mildred (Jacobs) Clark.
Luther was a lifelong resident of Richford. As a young man he entered the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Italy. Following his honorable discharge he worked at Sweat Comings Furniture Factory for over 20 years. Shortly after his retirement he joined his brother Paul in a carpentry business that spanned over 30 years. He was an avid wood worker; enjoyed jig saw puzzles and loved to hunt and fish especially with his brother and nephews.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Shirley Clark; nephews and their wives, Gregory & Candace Clark, Ricky & Doreen Clark, and Joey & Penny Clark all of Enosburgh, and Gary Clark of Massachusetts; his great nephews and nieces, Bradley, Dereck, Allison, Lucas his wife Becky and their daughter, Molly, Corey, Matt, Alana, Adam & Ashleigh. Besides his parents, Luther was predeceased by 2 brothers, Douglas & Paul Clark.
Funeral services will be held Monday March 3, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Richford with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. Interment will take place this spring in All Saints Cemetery in Richford.
A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until the hour if the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in Luthers memory may be made to the American Parkinsons Assoc. Vermont Chapter, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401