It is with profound sadness that the family of Melbourne Clark announce his passing on Saturday, April 24 ^th at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Born November 29 ^th , 1931, he was the son of the late Melbourne Sr. and Vera (Trecartin) Clark, and Husband of the late Marion Clark.

Melbourne leaves behind his children Barb (Brian) McLean of Richmond Settlement,NB, Deb (Norman) Prosser of Hartland,NB, Sandy (Shelley) of Edmonton, Alberta, and Sterling (Avis) of Fredericton,NB  ; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers Arnold (Brenda), Norval, Perley (Betty), and Preston, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Melbourne was predeceased by his sisters Marjorie, Florence and Avis; Brothers Reggie, Manzer, and Gerald.

Melbourne worked for years at the Coca-Cola factory in Woodstock. He moved to Ontario afterwards and was the superintendent of three very large high rise condominium buildings for 13 years, before returning to New Brunswick to be with his family and friends. Both he and Marion frequented Florida to visit Avis and family in Pensacola.

Melbourne was a loving and extremely devoted husband, and a wonderful father and grandfather. He was a kind man, who was compassionate and caring, and had a soft spot for animals. He will be missed by all.

There will be a visitation on Tuesday, April 27 ^th , from 7-8 PM at Carleton Funeral Home. A service will be held on Wednesday, April 28 ^th , at 11 AM in the Carleton Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at the Woodstock Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Melbourne's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Due to COVID 19 social distancing and masks are required inside funeral home . A maximum of 50 people total may be allowed in the facilities at one time.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of CCNH and Carleton Place for their care and compassion given to Mel over the years, as well as the care and compassion shown by the doctors and nursing staff of URVH.