Sturbridge: Walter W. Clark, 84, of Vista Lane, passed away on Friday, Dec. 21 ^th , in the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after an illness.

He leaves his longtime companion, Marilyn R. DiGregorio; his two sons, Larry Clark and his wife Theresa of Southbridge and Richard Clark and his wife Rose of West Brookfield; his two daughters, Diana Corriveau and her husband Russell of Brookfield and Jennifer Tanacea and her longtime companion John Colman of Port St. Lucie, FL; his former wife, Shirley Girouard of Palm Coast, FL; his three sisters, May Langlois of Inverness, FL, Anna Wolfenden of Charlton and Ruby Vitkus of Dudley; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.  His son, Clifford Clark, passed away in 2011.  He was also predeceased by his brothers, George Clark, Theodore Clark, Harry Clark and Charles Clark and his two sisters, Grace Mongeon and Dorothy Downs.  Walter was born in Charlton the son of the late Harry and Minni (Beckwith) Clark.  He was a graduate of the former Cole Trade High School in Southbridge and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.

Walter was a service manager for A & M Tool & Die in Southbridge for 39 years, retiring in 1993.  He was a member of the VFW in Southbridge and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Southbridge. He was as former Southbridge Little League Baseball coach.  Walter was an avid golfer.  He also loved going to Florida and the beach.  He had a great memory and enjoyed telling philosophical stories.  Above all his greatest love was for his family.

The family would like to thank the staff at Southbridge Rehab and Healthcare Center and the staff of the 3 ^rd floor at Harrington Memorial Hospital for all of the care and compassion they gave to Walter.

Calling hours for Walter will be held on Sunday, Dec. 23 ^rd , from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 6:00pm.  Burial in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, will be held at the convenience of the family.