Meredith H. Clark, occupational therapists for schools, lived in Waccabuc for more than half a century

Meredith H. Clark, 85, formerly of Waccabuc, died April 11 after a long illness. She was born May 21, 1939, in Queens to the late Walter and Bernice Hoffman before the family moved to Westchester. She lived in Waccabuc for more than 50 years.

Clark was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and the University of Buffalo. She then earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University. She worked as an OT, finishing her career in the Yonkers Public Schools, retiring in 2013.  

Clark was a lifelong equestrian and passionate member of the Lewisboro Horsemen’s Association. She was also a volunteer for a number of charitable organizations including 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Part of the Solution and A-Home. 

She had a love of culture including travel, books and Broadway theater. 

Meredith was the wife of Gerald “Bud” Clark and is survived by her daughter, Jennifer B. Clark (Richard), a niece, nephew and several cousins.

A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, May 30, at 1 p.m., at the South Salem Cemetery, Spring Street, South Salem. A luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewisboro Horsemen’s Association, P.O. Box 102, South Salem, NY 10590.