Myron C. Clark of Danbury passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut at the age of 93. He was born in Danbury on May 14, 1922, the youngest child of Frank and Mary Ann (O’Dell) Clark. He was a graduate of Danbury High School class of 1941 and soon after served in the US Navy during WWII from 1942-1945 as a store keeper Third class on the SS Relief hospital ship. After proudly serving his country, Myron worked at Charles Buick and then at Humphrey Brothers. While raising his family, he worked as a salesman for NAPA Auto Parts for most of his life. His last job was with Pamby Motors of Ridgefield until his retirement. Myron loved sports especially bowling, football, basketball, baseball and tennis. He was on the DHS football and tennis teams and the St. James Church basketball team while in high school. He bowled for the Merchants Bowling League at Danbury Duckpin Lanes for over 60 years. During his retirement he enjoyed watching on TV his beloved UConn Huskies, NY Yankees, and NE Patriots from his favorite rocking chair. Myron was blessed with a long and fulfilling life, always putting the needs of his family and friends first and foremost. As a self taught craftsman of many trades, he took great pride in caring for his house and property. He also enjoyed traveling to many places around the globe. Myron lived in Danbury his entire life and was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and uncle. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Elaine (Stavros) Clark; a son Jeffrey Clark and his wife Karla of Denver, CO; daughters: Kathleen Clark and husband Marty Towers of Ivoryton, Cheryl Clark of Danbury, Carolyn Onorato and her husband Robert of Brookfield; and his beloved grandchildren: Robert and Kyle Onorato. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and 4 great, great nieces. Uncle Myron had a wit, spirit and life experiences that always brought much joy to those around him. He was predeceased by his brothers: Frank G. Clark, Raymond Clark and Donald Clark; and sisters: Gladys Holomany, Dorothy Reed and Arlene Streibig. The family wishes to thank the Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut staff for their devoted care of Myron over the past 2 weeks.
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