Kathryn Anna Clark

Kathryn Anna "Kay" Clark, 79, of Camillus, New York and formerly of East Ostrander Avenue in Syracuse, New York, died March 24, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born in Syracuse, Kay was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (O'Connell) Carr. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Clark in 1987, a sister Mary J. Carr in 2005, and her brother Edward F. Carr in 2010. Kay retired as a secretary from Syracuse University Residential Dining and Support Services, and previously worked at Sears, Roebuck on South Salina Street. After retirement, she served as a volunteer for the St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center and ECHO Meals on Wheels of Camillus. Kay was among the original members of St. James Church in the Valley. All eight of her children attended the parish school, and she remained an active and involved parishioner throughout her life. Kay was an avid gardener, and will be remembered for preserving home grown fruits and vegetables, bringing a touch of summer to the long Central New York winters. A solid Democrat, her vote cancelled that of her Republican husband Jack for many years. Kay was a big fan of Syracuse University, and was proud that a number of her children and grandchildren attended there. Her cooking was legendary, and her thoughtfulness towards her family and others was extraordinary. Kay will be fondly remembered for both by all who knew her. Kay is survived by her eight children, Mary F. Clark (Richard Armstrong), John L. Clark (Christine), Loretta A. Hughes (Thomas), Daniel J. Clark (Kristin), Kathryn T. Smeenk (Carl), Gregory T. Clark, Virginia J. Nicastro (Gary) and Stephen G. Clark; her sister, Norah C. Depperman of DeWitt, New York; her sister-in-law Wendy Carr of Framingham, Massachusetts; her niece and godchild, Regina Depperman McCue (Thomas); her eighteen beloved grandchildren, Kathryn Armstrong and Andrew Armstrong, Elizabeth Clark and John Clark, Stephen Hughes, William Hughes and Matthew Hughes, Kathryn Kernoff (Joshua), Molly Clark, Eileen Clark, James Clark and Jack Clark, Michael Clark and Collin Clark, Marissa Nicastro and Rose Nicastro, Amanda Clark and Jeffrey Clark; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 28, 2011, 9:15 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York and 10:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, 4100 E. Genesee Street, Dewitt, New York. Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 27, 2011, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Contributions may be made to St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205 or to ECHO Meals on Wheels, 4600 W. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13219.

Kathryn Anna Clark

July 22, 1931 - March 24, 2011