Christopher J. Clarke, 58

PLYMOUTH — Christopher James Clarke, 58, of Plymouth, died July 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on October 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Deacon Dr. Christopher Robert and Eileen G. (Lyons) Clarke.

Christopher has been a resident of Plymouth since August of 1975 and graduated from Plymouth AREA High School, class of 1981.

Christopher owned and operated several businesses in the Plymouth area. He last worked as a Driver for Coastal Forest Products in Bow.

Chris loved the sport of golf, car racing, and building engines. Chris maintained a shop in Rumney, where he spent most of his free time working with friends and supporting local racers.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Rebecca J. (Heitz) Clarke of Plymouth; his daughter, Cali D. Clarke, and son Christopher S. Clarke, both of Campton; daughter, Stephanie L. Keenan of Swanzey; son, Christopher M. Heitz of New Boston; five grandchildren; his mother, Eileen G. Clarke of Plymouth; his brother, Steven A. Clarke of Tucson, AZ; his sisters, Deborah A. Tivey of New Hampton, Eileen M. Deris of Bedford, Jo Ann Robichaud of Sandown; numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth on Thursday, July 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Trinity Parish, St. Matthews Church, School St., Plymouth on Friday, July 8 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Mark Dollard, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience in Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The National Pancreas Foundation, at www.pancreasfoundation.org.

The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, in Plymouth and Meredith, are honored to assist the Clarke family with their arrangements. For more information, go to: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.