Loren Edwin Clark, 82, of Batavia passed away on June 28, 2024 at Crossroads House with his wife and daughter by his side after he fought a long courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Batavia on April 10, 1942 to the late Loren R. and Angeline (Gioia) Clark. In addition to his parents, Loren is predeceased by his sister in law; Betty Harris.
Loren worked for the NYS Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer, followed by Owning and Operating Batavia Atomic Welding and then owning and operating Sure-Cast Industries, Inc., Batavia, NY from which he retired.
Loren was involved in many activities from earlier years he was a Scout and Webelo master, belonged to the FFA in Alexander and later belonged to the North American Die Casting Assoc., SCOPE and was a lifetime member of the U.S. National Parks. He was a man of many talents and was always working on “projects” in the house, out in the barn and working on his motorhome. He also enjoyed his raspberry, blueberry bushes and gardening.
He loved traveling the country camping with his wife, Connie, for more than 40 years. They were snowbirds as well. He was a member of ELKS, USA (a Fraternal Organization). His motto was “Life is short…take the scenic route.” Loren enjoyed NASCAR and he was a Buffalo Bills fan. He loved going out to dinner with his family and being involved with the activities of his grandkids and great granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years; Connie L. Clark (Batavia); Son Tom Clark (Akron); Daughter Tammy Gavenda (Paul Gavenda) (Batavia); Sister Sharon Gray-Harrigan (Patrick) (South Africa); Brother-in-Law Jack Harris (Oakfield); Grandson Cody Gavenda (Cassandra Haskins) (Batavia); Granddaughter Bailey McDonnell (Michael McDonnell) (Lancaster); Great-Granddaughter Alessa Gavenda (Middleport) and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be determined as Loren donated his body to U of R School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Special thanks to University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial and the Wilmont Cancer Center, Dr. Lauryn Hemminger and staff. Also, an enormous thank you to The Crossroads House volunteers and staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
