Barry Clark, 81, of Fredonia passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Absolut Care of Westfield after an extended illness. He was born on March 15, 1944 and was the adopted son of the late H. Lee and the late Esther (Hallquist) Clark.
Barry served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967 as an APP Air Policeman.
Following his time in the service, Barry worked at Proto-tool in Jamestown, Annex in Dunkirk, the Chautauqua Lake Estates, and the former WCA Hospital in Jamestown. After his retirement, he enjoyed following his favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills; as well as fishing, camping, doing crafts for family members, and family gatherings for any occasion. Barry was always happy to chat about his children, grand children and great grand children and kept up with all of them.
Surviving is his wife of 49 years, Judy (Barrus) Clark; a son, Joseph Clark; five daughters, Jane (Bernard) Lindquist, Janet (Carl) Van Curen, June Abbey, Jenny (Mike) Sterner and Peggilee Hammond; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Linda Becker; and many extended family members, including nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Barry was preceded in death by a daughter, Heidi-Jo Clark; a son-in-law, John Hammond; and a great-grandchild.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 17 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Wednesday, June 18 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue in Fredonia, with funeral services on Wednesday at 11:00 AM and burial to follow with full military honors at the Laona Cemetery. A Celebration of Life gathering will then be held at the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club in Dunkirk.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Absolut Care of Westfield, the Chautauqua County Humane Society, or a charity of one's choice.
