Paul W. Clark, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, son of the late Winslow (passed when Paul was 5) and Marie (Stenglin) Clark, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Paul's community on Oakland Street is credited with keeping his family together and aiding in his upbringing. Paul was a 1961 graduate of West Springfield High School and a self-made entrepreneur and longtime owner of Clarks Gulf Service Station, Clarks Tire & Auto, and Clarks Towing. Paul loved his wife, family, friends, and West Side with a big generous heart. After finally retiring he enjoyed spending time in Maine and Naples, FL.  He leaves his wife of sixty years, Maryellen (Lally) Clark, two sons and their wives, Jeffrey and Michelle Clark of Burlington, VT, Brian and Dawn Clark of Charlotte, NC, two daughters, Kelly Poe of West Springfield, Melissa and her husband Michael Herard of Charlotte, NC, his twin brothers, Donald Clark and David and his wife Cindy Clark both of West Springfield, ten grandchildren, Madeleine Clark, Owen Clark, Sean Clark, Julia Clark, Lauren Poe, Caroline Clark, Maeve Clark, Darby Poe, Audrey Herard, Charlotte Herard, his sister-in-law Joanne Bryant and her husband Al and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his twin brother, Peter Clark, a sister, Barbara Walas and her twin brother, Philip Clark, and a sister-in-law, Peter's wife, Cindy Clark.  The funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at 9am at West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, followed by a Mass at 10am at St. Thomas Church, 47 Pine Street. Burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 from 4:00-7:00pm. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org