Alexander Robert Clark

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know today that we lost an amazing young

man. Alexander Robert Clark died on April 4, 2023 in San Diego, California. He

had previously resided in Derry, New Hampshire prior to being stationed at the

San Diego, California Naval Base.

He was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on November 7, 1992. He was brought

up in the towns of Derry and Bow, New Hampshire. He graduated from Pinkerton

Academy Derry, NH class of 2011. Alex joined the Navy in 2012. His rate was

Interior Communications Electrician Third Class (Surface Warfare). He received

the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in June of 2016. He served

proudly on the USS Essex (LHD2). He endured the Essex’s 2015 deployment to

Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Fleet areas of responsibility. Petty Officer Clark’s

initiative, perseverance and loyal dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and

upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Alex enjoyed many outdoor activities. They included camping, kayaking, hiking,

snowboarding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and fishing. Other favorite

activities include tennis and ping pong. He loved the Celtics, Patriots, and Red

Sox. He loved to play basketball and baseball. He also was quite the video gamer,

enjoying Resident Evil 4, Halo, Gears of War, and t Call of Duty.

Alex was raised by mother Sandra Olson and step father William Olson of Derry,

NH, along with father Michael Clark and step mother Donna Clark of Gorham, NH.

He is survived by his brothers Austin Clark of Sandown, NH and Owen Clark of

Winter Park, FL. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles, and several

cousins.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Hall in

Derry, NH on Thursday April 20 at 4 to 7 pm. A graveside service will be held on

Friday, April 21 at 9:00 am with US Navy honors at the Veteran’s Cemetery in

Boscawen, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to K9’s for Warriors