The following is taken from our obituaries section
SAM Clark, husband of the later Vera, died on New Year’s Eve at Belong Nursing home, age 92.
At the age of 18, he joined the Royal Marines to do his national service.
He met Vera and they later married in 1947 at Christ Church Padgate. They were married for 65 years until Vera died suddenly in 2012.
Sam and Vera owned Clarks House of Flowers on Padgate Lane for 40 years and and were active Interflora members and had many friends within Interflora.
They lived at The Clough, Halfacre Lane for 40 years and owned horses for the grandchildren. Sam had his own pony and trap .
He was initiated into the Freemasons Lodge of Rectitude in 1983 and served as Worshipful Master 1993-94.
Three years following Vera’s death, Sam decided to move into Belong Residential home where he enjoyed dancing, especially jiving and loved to ‘Rock around the clock ‘.
He was learning to play the trumpet which he got for his 90th birthday party. His friend was teaching him to play four times a week.
Sam was pre deceased by grandson Lee, son Dane and wife Vera.
Sam was much loved and will be sadly missed by sister, daughter, granddaughter, two grandsons and five great grandchildren.
A service was held in All Saints church, Thelwall.
Officiated by Rev Douglas Black.
Arrangements were made by P J Lundy, Thelwall.
A beautiful horse drawn hearse gave a lovely, dignified send off.
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