Canadice: Passed peacefully at home on March 9, 2018 at age 82. Predeceased by his parents Everett and Caroline (Blackmer) Affolter. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane (Ohol) Affolter and children; Sondra (Brian Conway) Affolter, Renee (Omar) Baki, Christopher (Heather) Affolter, and Michelle (Romney) Lima; grandchildren, Omar, Dany, Zane, Caroline, Anna, Erick, Nicole, Bruna, and Milana. Also survived by his sister Mary Pestle, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Clark grew up in Canadice, NY and graduated from Honeoye Central School in 1953 where he lettered in football and basketball. He attended Cornell University and earned an associate’s degree in agriculture. Following graduation, Clark stayed in Ithaca and started his professional career managing one of the dairy barns that was part of Cornell’s Agricultural program. In 1976, Clark accepted a position with Eastern AI, where he worked for the next 24 years as a supervisor of their young sire complex. In his spare time, Clark could be found biking around the Finger Lakes region or twirling Jane around the dance floor. He also enjoyed attending many of the local fairs throughout the region. But his biggest passion was being involved in his kid’s sports. If he wasn’t coaching, he could always be found in the stands, usually being the loudest supporter on the sidelines.
Clark retired in 2000 and moved back to the family homestead in Canadice with Jane. He spent his time hiking the hills at Harriet Hollister and many of the other state parks in the region with the Rovers Hiking Club. He also loved to take road trips through the countryside to take-in the beauty of the local farming landscape. Clark was always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend, neighbor, or family member in need. He kept up his passion for sports by following many of the Honeoye High School sports teams no matter what the season.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 15th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 16th, 11am at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Clark Affolter Memorial Fund, PO Box 362, Honeoye, NY 14471-0362 (this fund will be used to support athletics within the Honeoye School District.) To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Jane and family,
I just learned of Clark’s passing and recall many fond memories made with all of you over the years!
From washing cattle to square dancing and I even had the pleasure of returning to Clark’s alma mater for a cousins basketball game with all of you one weekend!
May your treasured memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathies and God’s blessings,
KarenLee Marquis
Clark lives on in those of us who knew and loved him here at Eastern/Genex. What wonderful memories we have of him and his gentle, graceful way of navigating through life’s ups and downs. I can honestly say he was one of the kindest men I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I can only imagine your feeling of loss right now. I hope you remember that he is at peace and that this thought brings some small comfort. I will always remember him with a smile.
Jane and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of great loss.
Uncle Clarky was a gentle soul and always so happy. May the prayers and thoughts of so many bring you strength. Much love to you all!
Jane, our most sincere condolences to you and your family. We so enjoyed seeing and conversing with you both at our bottle club meetings over the years. Although Clark will always be remembered to us as having a smile and kind word for all. We will all miss him at the meetings.
Jane, Sondra, Renee, Chris and Michele and families,
We’re saddened to learn the news of Clark’s passing, and send our most sincere condolences. The earlier thoughts sum up Clark’s virtues well – a gentle giant, warm, sincere, ever helpful, and a friend to all! The photo captures his smile and personality so well. We have so many fond memories of 4-H days, the 4-H Youth Fair/dairy shows and comradity, etc, etc!! Our family sends you all our thoughts and prayers. We’re in FL for a few more weeks, so will miss seeing you later this week. Warmest wishes.
Dear Jane, Sondra, Renee, Chris and Michele,
Our most sincere condolences to you all. We’re so saddened to read the news of Clark’s passing. His many virtues have been expressed by all, a gentle giant, generous, warm, a friend to all, and a very memorable, melting smile!! We also have many fond memories of 4-H days, 4-H Youth Fair dairy shows and activities. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joyce and Dick Church
Jane and family, Clark was the most gental person that I have ever known, so nice to everyone that he met and will be missed by all of us. Wonerful neighbor to all.
One of the gentlest and friendliest folks we have ever had the privilege of knowing, we will both miss his smile of greeting.
Good memories of knowing both Jane and Clark in 4-H years and happy to have seen you both at Moore’s last summer. Our sympathy goes out to the family.
Margie and John VanDeMark
Knowing Clark in high school and seeing him throughout the years was always a treat as his big grin and wonderful personality would take over the room. He was a fine guy and I will remember him with a smile.
Roberta Reed Hamilton
Florida
Clark was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him when he was at Genex. My thoughts and prayers are with you ,Jayne, and your family.
Jane, Sondra, Renee, Chris & Michele, my sincere condolensce. However, rest in God’s peace that Clark’s earthly health affliction is now healed as he is home with our Saviour. Go forth savoring all those cherished happy memories over the decades of the love and kindness and friendship Clark brought not only until your own immediate family but everyone he ever came into contact with. His love, support,encouragement and genuine friendship was always contagious. You have been so blessed. And I was blessed with the times of working and living with you as one of many ranch hands. Thank you for those rich memories.
In His Love, ‘Ranch’ Hand Dave Dann
Jane and Family,
Clark was a wonderful person. I was so blessed to have him as a cousin.