Obituary of Donald Clayton Clark

Winthrop – Donald C. Clark, 59, passed away unexpectedly, Friday May 8, 2020 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Following his wishes there will be no services, arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Donald was born on July 16, 1960 in Potsdam, son of the late Harold M. and Barbara J. (Bandy) Clark. He attended Norwood-Norfolk High School. He married Robin Lynn Powell on June 16, 1984 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Norfolk. He worked as a logger and operated Custom Furniture Restorations in Norfolk until he became ill. He would relax fishing and hunting, but his greatest enjoyment was making memories with his family and grandchildren. Surviving Donald is his wife; Robin, his children; Thomas and Tiffany Clark of Hannawa Falls, Adam Clark and Ashley Parrotte of Massena, Harold Martin Clark III of Winthrop, his grandchildren; Kaylynn, Koda, Kai, Aurohra, Link, Lillie and Norahleigh, his siblings; Harold M. and his wife Emma Clark of St. Roberts, Missouri, Cheryl Rabbitt of Winthrop; Acelia and Pat Tyo of Smithville Ohio, Patricia Clark of Pierrepont, Barbara Wynn of Shreveport, LA, and Kelley and her husband Richard Arnold of Arizona. He was predeceased by three sisters: Lola, Beth, and Meredith “Merry”. Donald and his family were grateful to the doctors and nursing staff at the Center for Cancer Care, as they rendered profession and empathetic care during his visits. During these difficult times, please take a moment to connect with Donald’s family on the Tribute Wall at www.hammillfh.com. In lieu of flowers, food or charitable donations, Donald's family has begun a memorial fundraiser. The family is requesting donations to honor Donald by clicking on the Donate Now button below. If you wish to donate you may leave an online message for the family, which can be viewed by clicking on the Tribute Wall tab on the left. You may also choose to remain anonymous. All donations will be directly deposited to the funeral home. If you are unable to donate, please help ’spread the word’ by sharing the tribute link below with all your contacts on social media, email, and or text. A very big thank you to everyone in advance.