In Memory of Clark (Mickey) Heburn

Obituary

Clark (Mickey) Heburn, 78, of Amherst, NY, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Elderwood of Williamsville, after a long illness

He was born on March 18, 1944 in Utica, NY, the son of the late Clark J. and Monica Heburn. He was educated in New Hartford Central Schools. On December 3, 1966 in St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford, he married the late Nancy (Roberts) Heburn, a blessed union of over 42 years.

Clark owned a successful landscaping business – Mick’s Lawn Mowing –and also was a bus driver for the Clinton Central School district. For many years, he served as an umpire for high school and collegiate games. He was a proud member of the New Hartford American Legion Post 1376, and served several years in its color guard. He loved the Yankees, music, and was passionate about his country. He tirelessly provided care for his wife after a traumatic brain injury for 30 years before her passing in 2009.

Clark served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Thailand during the conflict. In recent years he moved to the Buffalo area to be closer to his family.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Serena Todaro of Amherst, NY, his son, Michael Heburn and his wife Kim Marie of Clarence NY, his sister Monica Bombard of Whitesboro, and several grandchildren, including his dearest Brittany Rock and Madison and Jordan Heburn. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Linda Roberts of Deerfield, and his dearest cousin Delores Salerno and her husband Vincent of New York Mills – who offered lifelong friendship and support through difficult years. He is also survived by two daughters, Terri Krueger and Kellie Kaspriske.

The family wishes to thank the staff and residents of Sweet Home Senior Apartments in Amherst, NY and Sheila Bergman of Williamsville who assisted with support and care during his time in Buffalo.

Calling hours are on Friday from 4-6 PM at Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 66 Oxford Rd., New Hartford, NY. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter.

Online messages of sympathy may be left at www.fwefh.com