John E. Clark, 80, of Mattapoisett died November 10, 2025 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital.

He was the husband of Shirley A. (Liberty) Clark, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Louis H. and Wladislawa (Mulawka) Clark, he lived in Mattapoisett since 1969.

He was formerly employed by Schaefer Marine Products and Brodeur Machine Company.

John enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing especially swordfishing with friends. He excelled in trapshooting and was a member of Fin Fur and Feather Club. He also enjoyed drag racing and enjoyed restoring his 1937 drag racer and spending time in his garage.

Survivors include his wife Shirley; a son, Jason Clark and his wife Stephanie of Mattapoisett; a daughter, Katherine Pelletier and her husband Jeff of New Bedford; a grandson, Jack Clark, a cousin, Patricia Bock of New Bedford, and the Przybyla family: a niece Pamela, and a nephew, Peter.

He was the brother of the late Frederick Clark.

His visiting hours will be held on Friday, November 21st, from 3-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.