Charles H. Clark Sr.

WINSTED — Charles H. Clark Sr., 87, of Danbury Quarter Road died peacefully at home Jan. 20, 2007. He was the husband of Evelyn (DuBourg) Clark.

Born in Granby, July 24, 1919, he was the son of Marion (Smith) and Frederick Clark. He lived most of his life in Winsted. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a plant engineer for the Hitchcock Chair Co. for 20 years. He had previously worked for many years as a tool and cam designer at Gilbert Clock Co. until it closed. He was a master woodworker, an avid gardner and had a special fondness for animals.

In addition to his wife of 66 years, he is survived by his children, Patricia Clark of Winsted, Michael Clark and Charles Clark Jr. and his wife, Elisa, all of Torrington, and Jeffrey Clark and his wife, Joann, of Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two special friends, George Macintyre and Eric Delliber.

Funeral services were held Jan. 24 from the Maloney Funeral Home to St. James Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Torrington Hospice , 62 Commercial Blvd., Torrington, CT 06790 or to the Center for Cancer Care, 200 Kennedy Dr., Torrington, CT 06790.