John CLARKE

CLARKE, John "Jack" Passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in his 93d year. Devoted husband for almost 60 years of Lois (Shields). Loving father of Michael, Ann, Don and Joan (deceased). Jack is greatly missed by his children's spouses, by his grandchildren Megan and Kendra Clarke, by his sole surviving sister, Lorna Kelly, and his many friends. He was the son of Michael and Anastasia (McDonald) Clarke and is predeceased by his sisters, Julia, Lillian, Anastasia, Margaret, and Helena. He will be fondly remembered by an extensive family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was born in Fallowfield, Ontario, served overseas in the Army during the WWII, and worked many years with the Department of Veterans' Affairs in Ottawa. He was the recipient of the Canada Medal for his service to the country. The family thanks the devoted staff of the West End Villa, Ottawa and Red Woods Retirement Home. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood) Thursday, May 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass Friday, May 23, at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, 153 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa at 11 a.m.Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 5/17/2008