IN MEMORIAM

Dale R. Clinton, 61, Cooperstown;

Contractor Helped Restore Hyde Hall

COOPERSTOWN – Dale R. Clinton, 61, a native of Cooperstown who helped restore local historic sites including Hyde Hall, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Oct. 13, surrounded by, “his people.”

Dale was born April 9, 1958, at Bassett Hospital, the son of the late Douglas and Patricia Clinton. He was tough and overcame many health issues, living life to the fullest.

After attending Cooperstown Central School, Dale worked as a contractor with his father’s restoration firm and helped with efforts to restore and preserve many historic sites, including Hyde Hall. Through the years he also worked for the Village of Cooperstown and Leatherstocking Storage, and shared his talents on many projects for family and friends.