Jerome S. Clark
Jerome S. Clark, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, in Cathedral City, California.
He was the only son of Irene Hebert Clark of Craftsbury Common and Roy Clark. He will be buried with his parents in Craftsbury Village Cemetery in early May. Some of his uncles, Joe, Charlie and Cyrus Hebert, of Craftsbury are also buried there.
His cousin Kathy Mangan, previously of Albany, had been with him for the past year.
Mr. Clark grew up in Binghamton, New York, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, and graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, in 1953 with a major in drama. He was renowned for his performances in theatrical productions.
Mr. Clark worked his entire career for TWA —nearly 40 years — working both in reservations and at TWA’s headquarters in New York City. In his primary role coordinating international charters, he flew with such prestigious customers as President Ronald Reagan. He helped arrange the press charters accompanying President Richard Nixon’s historic 1972 trip to China, and he organized several papal charters bringing Pope John Paul II to and around the United States. He traveled to countries around the world, experiencing various cultures, festivals and events.
Mr. Clark retired from TWA in 1992 and moved to Cathedral City, California, in 1999. He held a Life Master Certificate from the American Contact Bridge League and played bridge weekly, a skill he learned from his mother. He also enjoyed the theater and films. He will be best remembered for his ever present smile.