Sidney "Sid" Wallace Clark

Sidney "Sid" Wallace Clark, 92 of Palmer, passed away Thursday evening on January 30, 2020 at home with family. He was born to Northern Irish immigrants Walter and Susanna (Sinclair) Clark in Three Rivers, MA the 6th of 7 children. Sid attended local schools, graduating from Palmer High School. He entered the US Army, during WWII, stationed as an M.P. in Paris, France. Upon honorable discharge as the Army's then youngest Staff Sergeant, he received the European Theater Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, Occupation Ribbon, Good Conduct and Service Medal of Valor. He was employed for a short time at Monsanto and Springfield Foundry and then as a finisher at Church Seat in Monson for many years, as well as doing carpentry work, before joining the Palmer Police Department in October 1961. In February 1990, Sid retired after 28 years with the #2 badge. He was a life member of the Swift River Sportsman's Club and former member of Three Rivers Amvets. Sid enjoyed carpentry, hunting, fishing, watching the Red Sox, strolling the Quabbin Reservoir and New Salem, MA woods. Most importantly, he loved time spent with his family. Sid, known as Smiley, was a simple man with simple needs and wishes. He married Audrey Royce in 1950 and they had just celebrated 70 years on January 13th. Together they raised their family in Palmer. Sidney was predeceased by his parents, all his siblings, an infant daughter and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving wife Audrey, his daughters Beth and her husband Thomas Zelazo of Palmer, Maureen and life partner David Gilman of Adams, his grandson Clark Zelazo and his wife Stephanie (Smith) of Springfield and Caryn Zelazo of Palmer as well as many nieces and nephews across the states. Family was his greatest pride. Sidney's family would like to thank the Palmer Ambulance and Palmer Police along with his home care and hospice team of Hazel, Vicky, Marissa, Lena, Alice, and Angela for their compassionate care. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Palmer Historical Cultural Center in Three Rivers on Saturday, February 15th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. A private interment will be at the convenience of the family in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Swift River Sportsman's Club, 350 Cold Spring Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007. For online condolences, please visit www.beersandstory.com.