Leslie Adelbert Clark

LEWISTON- Leslie Adelbert Clark, 89, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center of pulmonary edema with aortic stenosis with his beloved wife, his loving daughter and one of his treasured grandsons at his bedside.

Leslie was born on July 11, 1936, in Rumford, the son of the late Alfred Joseph and Dorothy “Bernice” (Pray) Clark. Leslie had three sisters and three brothers; Dorothy Clark, Mary Clark Prince, Bette Clark Pelchat, Alfred “Joe” Clark, Charles “Charlie” Clark and Roy Clark who all predeceased him.

Leslie grew up in Auburn, attended Auburn schools and continued to reside in Auburn for the majority of his life. Leslie was proud to have spent time serving his country in the Marines, the Army, and the Army Reserves from which he retired after 20 years of service. Leslie also worked in civil service at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. Leslie had technical training in several areas including mechanics, security, transportation, culinary arts, vacuum and sewing machine repair.

Leslie was a member of the American Legion Post #153, the Disabled Veterans Association (DAV), Masonic Tranquil Lodge Number 29 and the New Auburn Social Club.

Leslie’s greatest achievement and source of joy was his devotion to his life as a family man. Leslie married the love of his life Inez Mae Gero on Feb. 9, 1974. Together they had one daughter, Debra Ann Clark. Leslie enjoyed spending time with his parents, his wife, his daughter, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and most of all, his deeply beloved grandchildren.

Leslie loved to fix things, listen to country music, watching western movies, going to lawn sales, helping his family, playing pool and telling and playing lighthearted jokes that made us all laugh due to his wonderful sense of humor. He was also an avid reader and history buff.

Leslie is survived by his wife Inez (Gero) Clark of 51 years; his daughter Debra (Clark) Sodoma; grandchildren Haylee Inez Sodoma, Keenan Clark Sodoma, Vienna Sharon Sodoma and Brennan Leslie Sodoma as well as two granddogs Zoe, Delilah and his “stuffed dog” Skeeter. In addition, Leslie is survived by sister-in-law Veronica “Ronnie” Clark; brother-in-law Arlon Prince of Pensacola, Florida; along with many treasured nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral Services honoring Leslie’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at 7 p.m., at The Fortin & Pinette Group in Auburn. Burial will be private at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 5-7 p.m., prior to the service at The Fortin & Pinette Group, 217 Turner Street in Auburn, 783-8545. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at http://www.fortinpinettegroupauburn.com .