Jeffrey P. Clarke

Moultonborough - Jeffrey P. Clarke, 78 of Moultonborough, NH passed away peacefully at home on March 28th, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gail Seiler Clarke, and their two children, Mather (Meghan) Clarke of Bolton, CT and Hayley (Peter) Hitchmoth of Stratham, NH along with his four grandchildren, Liam and Lane Clarke and Julia and Coraline Hitchmoth of whom he was extremely proud. Jeff also leaves behind two sisters, Deborah (Drew) Stidsen and Christine Metcalfe, brother-in-law Jim (Colleen) Seiler and niece Samantha (Tim) Zaprzalka Jeff was born on November 24th, 1946 in Manchester, CT to Edgar and Evelyn Clarke and quickly became a fiercely independent young man. He later attended Manchester High School and then went on to attend Union College in Schenectady, NY. After earning a bachelors degree in economics in 1968, his plan was to work at the family insurance agency with his father. These plans were interrupted when he was drafted into the US Army to serve in the Vietnam War. He served honorably during his tour and received decorations including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for valor. After returning from Vietnam he married Gail in 1971 and started a family where his roll of being an excellent provider for his family was always in Jeff’s heart. He eventually took over the family insurance agency and ran it very successfully for 35 years. He earned and retained a CPCU and served on many boards and committees in and around the Manchester area. Like his father before him, he was well known and well liked by the business community and will always be remembered for his character and honorable ways. Jeff was an avid Porsche enthusiast, golfer, skier and traveler. The many trips to far away places with Gail often included Porsches, skiing, golfing and learning about the local history and culture. Jeff had a special connection to Golden Retrievers and he and Gail had a total of seven over the course of their life together- Eben, Sage, Toby, Watson, Zack, Tag and Hayes. Upon his retirement, he and Gail moved to Moultonborough, NH to live at Lake Winnipesauke where they loved the lake life with their family and friends so much. Always living life on his own terms until the end, Jeff had an amazing and full life and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A private celebration of his life will be held with immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Tunnels to Towers 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306 or Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue 110 Chaplin Rd Hudson, Mass 01749

Jeffrey P. Clarke

November 24, 1946 - March 28, 2025