Robert James Clark

Stonington - Robert James Clark Sr., 71, of Stonington, entered eternal life Jan. 4, 2025, in the company of his son Erik Clark. He was born July 30, 1953, in New London the son of Laura (Lemasa) Clark and the late George Clark Sr. 

Robert attended local schools in Waterford and graduated from Waterford High School, class of 1971. He worked for 30 years for the former Hendel's Co. in Waterford. Prior he worked at the former Millstone Power Plant in the Labor's Union. After his retirement, he became a fulltime grandpa taking part in all his grandchildren's activities. Known as a "jack of all trades, master of most", he was an avid gardener and a handyman to all.

Besides his mother he is survived by two sons, Erik Clark and his wife Grace Crowley, and Robert Clark Jr.; six grandchildren, Jordan, Rori, Erik Jr., Holly, Hunter and Mason; six siblings, George Clark Jr., Carlton Clark, Stacey Clark, Kathleen Clark, Paula Montanari, and Nancy Parker; and his longtime partner Nancy Herrick.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A graveside service will be held at Noon Friday, in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford.

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