Gordon CLARKE Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2012.

CLARKE, Gordon W.
February 15, 1925 - November 27, 2012
Gordon was born and raised in New Westminster, predeceased by his dear wife, Ingrid and his parents Fred and Ethel Clarke as well as his three brothers Harold, Frank and Robert. His two nieces Ann Svendsen and Janice McMillan survive him. His primary education was at John Robson and Lester Kelvin Schools and at the Duke of Connaught High School. Gordon served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII and on return attended UBC and then onto 42 years as a salesperson, retiring in 1989. A 60 year Masonic member of the Union Solomon Lodge in New Westminster. No service by request. Should you wish to make a donation in his memory, this can be sent to the Surrey Memorial Hospital 13750 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2.

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December 1, 2012

There is a green eyed troll perched on top of our buffet & hutch that looks over our family each day, so I asked my wife Lisa - "where did that troll come from"? "Uncle" Gordon carved it years ago. Every once in a while Gordon would send Lisa an email with a joke, a laugh as well as WWII photos of himself (a true and proud Canadian)! The email would sometimes prompt a lengthy phone call with Lisa and a chat about life's most important issues ensued. Gordon's advice and cheerful manner always seemed to bring out the best in everyone - including Lisa and I. "Uncle" Gordon and "Auntie" Ingrid will always be part of Lisa's memories: from Lisa's childhood, to our wedding day (in 2005), to the final phone chat with Lisa about a month ago. It is with heavy hearts we say farewell for the last time. Love Tony and Lisa Pagliacci

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