Ralph Eugene Clark Sr.

SPRINGFIELD, ME - Ralph Eugene Clark, Sr., 68, husband of Mary (Schultz) Clark, passed away Nov 26, 2007, at his home. He was born Feb 3, 1939, in Prentiss, Maine the son of Charles and Julia (Westgate) Clark. Ralph grew up in Carroll, Maine and at the age of 15, he hitchhiked to Connecticut, where he worked for 50 years. He was the owner of R & R Automotive in Bolton, Conn. for many years, and also was a bus driver for Dattco Bus Line, serving Mohegan Sun, before he retired. While in Conn. Ralph was a member of Motorcycle Enduro Club, Bolton Lions Club, and 2nd Congregational #3 Church Bowling League. He moved his family back to Maine in 2005 to retire. Ralph enjoyed being back close to the ones he loved. Working in the woods, on his bulldozer and spending time with family were just some of his enjoyments.

In addition to his wife, Mary E. Clark of Springfield, Me., he is survived by two sons, Ralph E. Clark, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Carroll, Me. and David P. Clark, his fiancé Julie Benson and grandchild to be in June, of Vernon Conn.; two daughters, Laura L. Clark and her companion Tim Hogan of Hebron, Conn., and Krystal L. Schultz of Springfield, Me.; two granddaughters, Heather Whitney, and Holly and her husband, Travis Worster, all of Kingman, Me.; two great-granddaughters, Deanna and Kaylee Glidden of Kingman, Me.; aunt and uncle, Marguerite and Alva Westgate of Lincoln, Me. ; two brothers, Mayland Clark and his fiancé Barbara of East Hartford, Conn., and Larry Clark of Florida; two sisters, Jean and her husband Chet Barker of Warwick, R.I., and Delann and her husband Lee Zanks of Ellington, Conn; three sisters-in-law, Maria Clark and Edel Clark, both of Mass., and Violet Clark of British Columbia; many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Bertha Clark, and three brothers, Calvin, Richard and Lyndon.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bruce Swan officiating. Condolences may be sent to the Clark family at 560 Main Street, Springfield, Me. 04487.