Donald "Bud" Clarke Jr.

Don passed away at Westchester Medical Center on August 6 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Don lived in Lake Carmel NY with his wife Maureen who survives. Don was 60 years old and was the only boy in the family with 3 older sisters. Don was the son of the late Donald and Peggy (Lyons) Clarke he was the Grandson of the late Walter and Elizabeth (McCreary) Clarke and Gordon and Rose (Landolfi) Lyons. He was born at Butterfield Hospital and raised in Cold Spring, he had wonderful memories of growing up on Church Street with many friends, family and so many fun times. 

 Don attended Haldane School. After school he worked for the Carpenters Union Local 19 for 25 years and for the last 16 years he worked for the NYC DEP at various positions and locations, lastly at North River, NY.

 Don was married to the love of his life Maureen Hansen September 23, 2017 at Our Lady on the Lake in Carmel, NY. He was a loving husband and will be greatly missed. Don was an avid Golfer and excelled in sports especially in his youth and in High School, he also competed in many 5K races and Triathlons. One of his fondest memories was in 1987 when Carolyn's Pansies won the PSL Championship if you lived in Cold Spring at that time, you knew Men's Softball was a big deal! Don enjoyed watching the Yankees, Giants and Nicks and especially Golf. 

Don is survived by his loving wife Maureen, his sisters Liz Mancari, Donna Steltz (David Moroney) and many loving nieces and nephews. As well as his cats Murphy and Maggie.

He was predeceased by his Parents, Grandparents, Sister Mary Hale, and his Neice Ellen and Nephew Richie. 

A Graveside Service will be held at Cold Spring Cemetery on Monday August 12, 2024 at 12:30pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cold Spring Fire Company or The American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, M.D. 20852