Obituary of Helen K. Clark

Helen K. Clark, 94, of Binghamton, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Elizabeth Church Manor after a brief illness. She was born July 4, 1921 to the late George A. and Elizabeth Murray Kane and passed onto Our Heavenly Father. She was predeceased by her sister, Doris K. McMahon. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Dr. Robert F. Clark; her sons, Robert F. Clark, Jr., Laurel Springs, NJ; and Mark J. Clark; grandson, Adam J. Clark; and daughter in law, Rita C. Clark, all of Binghamton. Her close knit family includes many nieces and nephews around the country. Also survived by her sisters in law, Sister Anne L. Clark, CSJ, Latham, NY; Rita Finn-Perreira, Cupertino, CA; Elinor Clark, Ellen O'Neil; brother in law, E. G. "Jerry" and Alice Clark, Indian Trail, NC. Helen was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Blessed Sacrament Church, Vestal; a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and Binghamton Business College and worked at ANSCO for a time. Helen's unending enthusiasm and energy saw her active in several religious and civic organizations. Throughout her life, she was an avid golfer, bowler, and card player with friends and family at the Binghamton Club. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Vincent dePaul Blessed Sacrament Church, Clubhouse Rd., Vestal on Wednesday at 10am. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton on Tuesday from 4-6pm.