MEREDITH - Celia L. Clark, 89, watercolor painter, passed away on April 6, 2024, at home in Meredith, with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Delhi, the daughter of Lynn Scott Clark and Mildred Truscott Clark. She grew up on the family dairy farm, now run by her nephew, Tom Clark; and his son, Kyle.

Celia graduated from Delaware Academy and attended Syracuse University where she worked hard and had lots of fun, making lifelong friends.

She earned both a BFA and an MFA from SU, and spent many years in Syracuse raising her family.

Later in life, she adopted watercolor as her preferred medium. She was honored with membership in the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society and often won awards.

Celia returned to Delhi more than 20 years ago and often painted Delaware County scenes.

Celia was predeceased by her son, Scott Heinzerling; siblings, David and Lois; in-laws, Linda Clark and Ken Stalter; and nephew, Dr. Ken Stalter.

She is survived by her daughters, Hollis Heinzerling of Meredith and Heidi Heinzerling of Syracuse. She also leaves behind her brother, Pete (Lauren) Clark; sister-in-law, Reeva Clark and her children, nieces, Lori (Scott) White, Terri (Marty) Stallone, and Janice Stalter and nephews, Shane (Heather) Stalter, and Tom (Andrea) Clark and their children. She will also be missed by several cousins and dear friends, including the McHale family.

Celia left a legacy of beautiful paintings and a love of the natural world which she shared with family and friends. We remember her immense kindness, sense of humor and the joy she took in being outdoors. In her memory, spread some birdseed and whistle for chickadees or take a walk in the woods and look for spring wildflowers.

Interment will be private. A celebration of life will be held this summer.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the World Wildlife Fund, Nature Conservancy, one's local Land Trust or by simply planting a tree.

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