Elizabeth Patricia "Pat" Clark was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx before moving to Poughkeepsie where she met Robert "Bob" J. Clark. They were married at St. Mary's Church in September of 1959. Shortly thereafter she raised a family of three children. She held a variety of positions before taking a position with the county as a computer programmer. While raising a family, Pat decided to get an Associates degree in computer science and became a programmer. She was a computer programmer at IBM, and bench tested computers that were used in the Russian Olympics. In the 1990's she retired from IBM. Then went back to school and earned an Associates Degree in Nursing from Dutchess Community College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Mount Saint Mary College 1992.
Pat was a Master Gardener, and an active member of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and had an affinity for gardening. Every year she would be seen volunteering at their annual plant sales. She enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, cards, and Mahjong with friends, and family. She also was quick to lend a hand with sewing or quilting projects. Along with Bob they camped in the US and travelled to other countries. She loved the holidays, spending time with family, and reading. She was an avid knitter, and hand made many items for a variety of charities. She was a volunteer usher for the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, as well as a contributing member of The County Players of Wappingers where she was well known. Raised family in Poughkeepsie, New York prior to retiring to Ocala Florida in 2018.Volunteered at garden plant sales, knitting blankets and baby cardigans for donations.
Predeceased in Death by her Mother, Catherine Olmstead nee Boles, Staten Island New York, Father, William Olmstead, Pennsylvania, Sister, Arlene B Bednarski, Spring Hill Florida.
She is survived by her Husband, Robert J Clark, Ocala Florida, Sisters, Edith Olmstead, Ocala Florida and Cathy Barry, Ocala Florida. Daughter, Christine (Alexander) Mans, Lagrangeville New York, Son, Richard J (Sheryl L) Clark, Herndon Virginia, Daughter, Denise (Jule) Kovacs, Clifton Park New York, Grandson, Benjamin J Clark, Raleigh North Carolina, Granddaughter, Samantha N Clark, Herndon Virginia, Granddaughter, Julianna E. Kovacs, Clifton Park New York and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Center for Women
(https://alphacenterocala.com/donate/) or Project Hope (http://www.projecthopeocala.org/donations.html).
Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Timber Ridge Chapel Ocala, Florida.
Pat was a Master Gardener, and an active member of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and had an affinity for gardening. Every year she would be seen volunteering at their annual plant sales. She enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, cards, and Mahjong with friends, and family. She also was quick to lend a hand with sewing or quilting projects. Along with Bob they camped in the US and travelled to other countries. She loved the holidays, spending time with family, and reading. She was an avid knitter, and hand made many items for a variety of charities. She was a volunteer usher for the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, as well as a contributing member of The County Players of Wappingers where she was well known. Raised family in Poughkeepsie, New York prior to retiring to Ocala Florida in 2018.Volunteered at garden plant sales, knitting blankets and baby cardigans for donations.
Predeceased in Death by her Mother, Catherine Olmstead nee Boles, Staten Island New York, Father, William Olmstead, Pennsylvania, Sister, Arlene B Bednarski, Spring Hill Florida.
She is survived by her Husband, Robert J Clark, Ocala Florida, Sisters, Edith Olmstead, Ocala Florida and Cathy Barry, Ocala Florida. Daughter, Christine (Alexander) Mans, Lagrangeville New York, Son, Richard J (Sheryl L) Clark, Herndon Virginia, Daughter, Denise (Jule) Kovacs, Clifton Park New York, Grandson, Benjamin J Clark, Raleigh North Carolina, Granddaughter, Samantha N Clark, Herndon Virginia, Granddaughter, Julianna E. Kovacs, Clifton Park New York and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Center for Women
(https://alphacenterocala.com/donate/) or Project Hope (http://www.projecthopeocala.org/donations.html).
Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Timber Ridge Chapel Ocala, Florida.
Elizabeth Patricia "Pat" Clark was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx before moving to Poughkeepsie where she met Robert "Bob" J. Clark. They were married at St. Mary's Church in September of 1959. Shortly thereafter she raised a family of three children. She held a variety of positions before taking a position with the county as a computer programmer. While raising a family, Pat decided to get an Associates degree in computer science and became a programmer. She was a computer programmer at IBM, and bench tested computers that were used in the Russian Olympics. In the 1990's she retired from IBM. Then went back to school and earned an Associates Degree in Nursing from Dutchess Community College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Mount Saint Mary College 1992.
Pat was a Master Gardener, and an active member of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and had an affinity for gardening. Every year she would be seen volunteering at their annual plant sales. She enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, cards, and Mahjong with friends, and family. She also was quick to lend a hand with sewing or quilting projects. Along with Bob they camped in the US and travelled to other countries. She loved the holidays, spending time with family, and reading. She was an avid knitter, and hand made many items for a variety of charities. She was a volunteer usher for the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, as well as a contributing member of The County Players of Wappingers where she was well known. Raised family in Poughkeepsie, New York prior to retiring to Ocala Florida in 2018.Volunteered at garden plant sales, knitting blankets and baby cardigans for donations.
Predeceased in Death by her Mother, Catherine Olmstead nee Boles, Staten Island New York, Father, William Olmstead, Pennsylvania, Sister, Arlene B Bednarski, Spring Hill Florida.
She is survived by her Husband, Robert J Clark, Ocala Florida, Sisters, Edith Olmstead, Ocala Florida and Cathy Barry, Ocala Florida. Daughter, Christine (Alexander) Mans, Lagrangeville New York, Son, Richard J (Sheryl L) Clark, Herndon Virginia, Daughter, Denise (Jule) Kovacs, Clifton Park New York, Grandson, Benjamin J Clark, Raleigh North Carolina, Granddaughter, Samantha N Clark, Herndon Virginia, Granddaughter, Julianna E. Kovacs, Clifton Park New York and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Center for Women
(https://alphacenterocala.com/donate/) or Project Hope (http://www.projecthopeocala.org/donations.html).
Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Timber Ridge Chapel Ocala, Florida.
Pat was a Master Gardener, and an active member of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and had an affinity for gardening. Every year she would be seen volunteering at their annual plant sales. She enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, cards, and Mahjong with friends, and family. She also was quick to lend a hand with sewing or quilting projects. Along with Bob they camped in the US and travelled to other countries. She loved the holidays, spending time with family, and reading. She was an avid knitter, and hand made many items for a variety of charities. She was a volunteer usher for the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, as well as a contributing member of The County Players of Wappingers where she was well known. Raised family in Poughkeepsie, New York prior to retiring to Ocala Florida in 2018.Volunteered at garden plant sales, knitting blankets and baby cardigans for donations.
Predeceased in Death by her Mother, Catherine Olmstead nee Boles, Staten Island New York, Father, William Olmstead, Pennsylvania, Sister, Arlene B Bednarski, Spring Hill Florida.
She is survived by her Husband, Robert J Clark, Ocala Florida, Sisters, Edith Olmstead, Ocala Florida and Cathy Barry, Ocala Florida. Daughter, Christine (Alexander) Mans, Lagrangeville New York, Son, Richard J (Sheryl L) Clark, Herndon Virginia, Daughter, Denise (Jule) Kovacs, Clifton Park New York, Grandson, Benjamin J Clark, Raleigh North Carolina, Granddaughter, Samantha N Clark, Herndon Virginia, Granddaughter, Julianna E. Kovacs, Clifton Park New York and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Center for Women
(https://alphacenterocala.com/donate/) or Project Hope (http://www.projecthopeocala.org/donations.html).
Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Timber Ridge Chapel Ocala, Florida.
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