Obituary of Wilfred Clarke

Wilfred Clarke, 92, native of England Wilfred Clarke of Bemardsville passed away peacefully on May 23, 2013 at Holly Manor nursing home in Mendham. He was a native of Huddersfield, in Yorkshire, England. He served in the Royal Air Force as a radio operator during World War II. Following the war, he emmigrated to New Jersey and became a US citizen. He played the euphonium in the Salvation Army Staff Band, and enjoyed singing. Following retirement from Komline-Sanderson Engineering Corp. in Peapack, NJ where he worked from 1958 to 1985, he held various part-time jobs, including Bemardsville Pharmacy and Clark True Value Hardware. He also worked at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home for many years. In addition, he had been a volunteer for the Visiting Nurses of Somerset Hills rummage sale. He was a member of St. Bernard's Church. Mr. Clarke was predeceased by his wife Betty (Elizabeth Eggling), as well as his brothers and a sister. He leaves behind his daughter, Ellen Clarke, and grandson, David Gayle, both of Bemardsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army and Visiting Nurses of Somerset Hills. Arrangements by Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home. For more information please contact the Funeral Home at 908-766-0250 or to light an online condolence candle visit our website www.gcfuneralhome.com.