In loving memory of

Clark H. Mains
February 6, 1930 - March 16, 2013

Clark H. Mains, 83, of Port Ewen, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at home. He was born February 6, 1930 at home in Port Ewen, to the late Edward and Edith (Gavitt) Mains. He was married to his loving wife Dorothy (Vaughan) Mains; they wed on May 21st 1960.




Clark was a Kingston High School graduate Class of 1947. He then went on to play professional baseball for the NY Giants. He was inducted into the Kingston City Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 and was inducted into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 he was also the first inductee into the Kingston High School Baseball Hall of Fame where he still holds several pitching records. He later served his country as a 1st Class Petty Officer in the US Navy during the Korean War.




After returning home he worked for William H. Clark & Son Plumbing in Port Ewen before working for IBM in Kingston. He retired from IBM in 1990 as a member of their Quarter Century Club.




Clark was an active member of the Port Ewen Fire Dept. for 60 years. 21 of the 60 years he served as Chief. He was a life time member of the Professional Baseball Players Assoc., a life member and past president of Ulster County Volunteer Fireman's Assoc., life member and past board member of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Fireman's Assoc., member of Fireman's Assoc. of the State of New York, New York State Fire Chief's Assoc., and a member of the Town of Esopus American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.




In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Clark R. Mains of Port Ewen, Doug Mains and his wife Stephanie of Port Ewen, Cynthia Mains of Port Ewen, grandchildren, Thomas and Joseph Mains of Port Ewen, a brother Richard Mains, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Edward F. Mains Jr..




Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466 where friends may call on Monday from 7 - 9 pm and on Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Port Ewen.




The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Port Ewen Fire Department, PO 832, Port Ewen, NY 12466 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718




Light a candle in memory of Clark at www.KeyserFuneralService.com

Tributes

Stephanie wrote on Mar 31, 2013:

"I miss you more everyday! I love you, Dad ("PA") xox"

Jim & Sarah Coppola wrote on Mar 20, 2013:

"We met Clark during the buying of our house, the house where Clark was born and grew up. He was good-hearted and made us laugh, it was a pleasure spending time with him. We know that our house meant a lot to Clark and the Mains family and do not take that for granted. We are very thankful. RIP Clark. "

Daryl Wolf wrote on Mar 20, 2013:

"Coach Mains, to keep with tradtion, today I had my 3 boys run a lap for you around the field. You were a great coach and even better mentor. You will be sorely missed. You gave me memories of a lifetime Thank you."

Laura Petit wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"My deepest condolences to the Mains family. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of community and humor. He will be missed."

Nancy & George Stannard wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"RIP Clark. We have only great memories of our times at our motel in LG. Love that white t-shirt! Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to Dottie, Clark Jr., Cindy, Thomas, Joey, and Doug."

Jim & Pat Reuss wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"Our thoughts are with you."

Erena O'Brien wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"Our small arms are stretched around all of you. Thomas and Joey call anytime you want. "

Lori Woolsey wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family"

Bonnie Bovee-Fragola wrote on Mar 19, 2013:

"Bill and I have found memories of Clark and Dottie and their family. We want to convey our sympathy to the Maines Family."

Christian wrote on Mar 18, 2013:

"Baseball games"

Carl Belfiglio wrote on Mar 18, 2013:

"Port Ewen, the Town of Esopus and all of Ulster County share in the loss of one of our own Hero?s, Clark H. Mains. I personally offer condolences to your family and hope in time you may once again see your Husband, Father and Grandfather in all the beautiful things God has created on this earth. Blessings, Carl Belfiglio, Ulster County Legislator, Esopus "

Francine Nichols wrote on Mar 18, 2013:

"My condolences on your loss. Growing up nearby I fondly remember Mr. Mains' friendliness and smile. My God welcome you with open arms and bless your family with peace and strength."