Dr. William Clayton “Clay” Cooper

Dr. William Clayton “Clay” Cooper, of East Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Clay was born on April 1, 1945, to Bessie Stern and William Cooper, of Marlborough, MA.
In his early years, Clay developed a strong work ethic while spending long days working and driving tractors on his family’s apple orchard. This dedication carried throughout his life and into a distinguished career in podiatry, where he faithfully served his patients for more than 50 years.
In his personal time, Clay found great joy in cooking, boating, fishing, skiing, and flying. He treasured sharing these passions with his family and friends, creating lasting memories that will be cherished.
Clay’s unwavering dedication to his patients and his profession reflected a man who found deep meaning in caring for others. He will be remembered as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, known affectionately as Papa, Poppy, and Captain.
Clay will be remembered and forever loved by his sister, Ann Listaite and her husband Robert “Bob”; his brother in law Arthur “Art” Smith; his beloved wife, Tracey Cooper; his son, Noah Cooper and his wife Kate, and their children Mitchell, Dean, Campbell, and Olivia; his daughter, Julia Maniates and her husband Michael, and their children Myles and Meara; and his son, Jared Andrews and his wife Ashley, and their children Cooper, CJ, and Chloe; his nieces, Rhonda, Kimberly, Melanie; and nephew, Joel. Clay is predeceased by his late sister Katherine “Kathy” Smith and nephew James “Jimmy” Smith.
Fair winds and following seas.