Mr. Ronald C. Clark

Ronald Craig Clark, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1936 in Georgia, Vermont, to Kenneth and Dorothy Clark. As a young boy he moved to Middlebury, Vermont, with his parents and later, at the age of twenty, moved to Middle Granville, New York. After only four short years, he moved to Berkshire County, where he married the former Wilma Tatko and lived the rest of his life. Upon arriving in the Berkshires, he got a job at the Stratton Coat Factory. He later took a job as a foreman at Kelly Hardwood, where he worked for over twenty years. At this time he also worked part time as a security guard for Avolock Resorts. After leaving his longtime job, he decided to open his own business, Charlemont Pallets, which later became Cheshire Wood Products. While he dedicated the rest of his professional life to his entrepreneurial efforts, which ended when he retired in 2007, that didn’t stop him from also helping out his close personal friend William Mangiardi on the Mangiardi Farms. In addition to helping his friend on the farms until his death, he also delivered the Western Massachusetts Penny Saver. An avid sports fan, Ronald loved watching his New York Mets and New York Jets whenever he got the chance. However, he was the most passionate about following the sports teams of each his grandchildren. He caught every game that he possibly could, and could often be seen sitting in his fold out chair with his baseball hat on, beaming with pride. He also was a devoted deer hunter. It was during his time at games and in his tree stand that he was able to spend the most quality time with his three children. His family was his life and spending time with them was what he loved more than anything. He will always be remembered by his loving children Christina Vreeland and her husband Neal of Becket, Carrie Sullivan and her husband Kevin of Hinsdale, and David Clark and his partner Erika Fahey of Cheshire. He leaves behind his loving grandchildren Timothy Vreeland, Daniel Vreeland, Gregory Vreeland, Brandon Sullivan, Darcey Sullivan, Derek Clark, and Elizabeth Clark, as well as his sole great-grandchild, Hunter Sullivan. In addition, he also leaves behind his sister Nancy Slauenwhite and her husband, and his close friend Bill, as well as his siblings Kenneth Clark, Arthur Clark, Leona Burger, Joann Beschamp, Peggy Penny, and Vicki Sweeney. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Ronald C. Clark will be Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 1pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St, Pittsfield. Burial will be in the spring in Cheshire Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead send donations to the Jimmy Fund, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in the name of Ronald. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Ronald C. Clark

December 13, 1936 - January 9, 2015