Damone Monteiro Clark
Damone Clark passed after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was just 17 years old and is survived by his parents, Sheena and Ron, brothers, Devin, Teyon, Issac, Ron Junior and sisters, Salena, Aaliyah and Crystal. Damone’s list of accomplishments is spectacular. He was a star athlete in basketball, football and baseball. He sang in the All Saints Church boys choir and performed in concerts in Montreal, New York and Harvard University. He was named most artistic and athletic on graduation from the 8th grade. Damone was a participant in the Dorchester Youth Collaborative where he was mentored by Emmett Folgert and Kenny Johnson. He was an actor at DYC and member of the Democracy Club where he advocated through the media and in meetings with elected officials for the issues that low income urban youth face. He was an enthusiastic student at Cristo Rey High School. Damonemade his battle with cancer public to bring attention to the plight of other cancer victims. He is missed but remembered by his devoted family, dear friends from DYC, close classmates at Cristo Rey, fellow choristors from All Saints Church and countless others. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. LOWER MILLS, Sunday from 5-7PM. The Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Church, Monday at 10AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Guestbook Entries
I did not know Damone very well but I did observe him. He had all the attributes of Ernest Hemingways definition of Courage. “Grace under pressure”
The students and faculty of CRB will always remember this.
Gerald Sheehan
Rest in Gods grace.
His wonderful voice will truly be missed. I loved hearing his voice on Sunday mornings at All Saints Church. May he rest in peace and sing with the angels in heaven.
Damone was a wonderful singer, Oh, his voice grabbed one’s attention when he sang. May the good Lord bless and keep your family at ease with you being gone. Continue to look over them and now you can join the Gospel Choir in Heaven. You will be miss. RIP, D.
I don’t know you personally but I heard of you through a friend. I just want to say that you are courageous and s true inspiration. Rest in peace.
RIP Damone. Your beautiful voice and your smile will be missed by all at All Saints Your courage is inspiring May God continue to bless your family