Gorham- Harold Willis Clinch Sr., 88, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 24, 2017. The second son of Walter C., and Olive E. (Hoyt) Clinch, he was born in Portland on February 21, 1929. He spent his early years on Munjoy Hill, before moving to Gorham at the age of 12. He served his country in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and in the Army during the Korean War. He married Eleanor J. Hammond on December 4, 1953. They settled in Gorham to raise their five children. He worked for University of Southern Maine for 25 years as Executive Housekeeper. One of his hobbies was harness racing, and he enjoyed "playing the ponies" at all the area racetracks. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Clinch of 49 years, and by his brother Albert J. Clinch II. He is survived by his son Harold Clinch Jr. and his wife Teresa of Gorham, his son Mark Clinch of Gorham, his daughter Brenda Clinch, and her husband Michael of Maryland, his daughter Cynthia Look and her husband Ernie, of Raymond, and his son Albert Clinch and his wife Tracie, of Rangeley. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. Harold's family would like to thank his caregivers Stacey, Pauline, Diane, and Betty, and his nurses Cindy, and Johanna. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:30am. Services are under the care of Dolby Funeral Chapel, 76 State St. Gorham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Eleanor and Harold Clinch scholarship fund MSAD 55 137 South Hiram Road Hiram, ME 04041-3636