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John Clancy Obituary
CLANCY, John Anthony (Jack) MBE, MC, CD. LCol (Rtd.) Graduate U of T 1940. Served Canada with distinction. WWII; paratrooper British 6 Airborne Division; escaped POW; D-Day; Korea; Commanding Officer 2 R.C.R. London. Born August 27, 1918 in Walkerton Ontario and died peacefully March 17, 2008 on Salt Spring Island, B.C. Beloved husband of the late Joan Marion Clancy (nee Mollison) (2006). Predeceased by daughter Ann (1999), granddaughter Allison Kelly (1988) and son Sean I. (1946). Jack will be greatly missed by his loving children Michael, James (Debbie), Mark, Julia, Robin, Sean Andrew (Jennifer), grandchildren Jonathan, Kate, Allison, Daniel, Elliot, Jasmine, Nicholas, Emily and Alex. Jack will be remembered by his family and friends for his faith, commitment to public service, kind heart, generous spirit and his bravery and indomitable courage. Special thanks to Doctor David G. Woodley and to the mollies. Requiem mass on August 27, 2008 at 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 135 Drake Road, Salt Spring Island. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 1T1. Forti et Audaci Nihil Difficile est 455419
Memories and Condolences
for John Clancy
6 Entries
Catherine Fournier, Eric Hutchingame
March 30, 2008
Robin and the Clancy Family:
Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Barry Phillips
March 29, 2008
Please accept the deepest condolences of all members of the Canadian Airborne Forces Association, Drop Zone Vancouver Island (DZ VI). All ranks remember Jack Clancy as an exceptional military man who served Canada with distinction, energy and great courage. He will be missed. Fair winds and a soft landing Jack.
Gary Boegel
March 29, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to John’s family and friends. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting John, I felt that I got to know a part of him when, while doing research for my book on the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, I came across his narrative report on his escape from German custody during the latter stages of the Second World War. I found the report so fascinating that I included it word-for-word in my book. John was obviously a great Canadian and a man who dedicated his life to serving our country, and for that he has my eternal gratitude. Rest in peace, John.
S Barr
March 29, 2008
Mark: Sorry to hear this.
Steve
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Ralph Mahar
March 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad.... Our father, Bob Mahar (Capt. RCR - Retired) served with your father in Korea in 1952, recalled he and your mother with fondness, and was saddened to hear of your father's passing when I spoke with him last night in London, Ont. Your Dad served our country with bravery & distinction....We're grateful for his service. Our thoughts are with you.
Bonnie O'Brien
March 27, 2008
Mike & Family:
I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful day at a Lynx game with you and your Dad a few years back. It was most memorable - the game was long over before the engaging conversations were. My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time. He was a remarkable man.
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