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Mark Clerkin Obituary

Mark M. Clerkin, 47, died June 9, 2008 at his residence in Holmes Beach. Born in Akron, Ohio, he moved here in 1977 from Akron. Mark was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and was a First Degree Black Belt with Bostock Tai Kwon Do. Survivors include his wife, Karen (Swan) of Holmes Beach; son, Patrick Christopher Clerkin of Holmes Beach; mother, Barbara (Hall) Clerkin of Bradenton; father, James W. Clerkin of Mesa, Arizona; brother, John W. of Sarasota, Fla.; and sister, Teri Carrano of Duarte, Cailfornia. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1611 30th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205, with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted to The Clerkin Family Trust at any Wachovia Bank. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jun. 12, 2008.

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Myra, Bobby amd Frankie

June 15, 2008

Karen and Patrick you guys our in our thoughts and prayers. Mark will truely be missed and if you need anything you know where we are. Anytime....

Dave & Debbie Giddens

June 13, 2008

Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Terry Hapner

June 13, 2008

Mark always lifted the spirits of those whose lives he touched, including mine. God speed.

Jean Cochran

June 13, 2008

Karen & Patrick, You're in our thoughts & prayers. We will always remember the good times we have all shared. Love Jean & Heather

Carole Moye

June 12, 2008

We're alll thinking of all of you - we all loved Mark and will miss him even though we didn't get to see him so often in the last years since I moved back to Akron - your love and faith in God will carry you through tomorrow and the days to follow.

Love Carole

Debbie Moye & Family

June 12, 2008

Barbara,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We were very sorry to hear the news. We love you and miss all of you.

Debbie Moye & Family

June 12, 2008

Barbara,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We were very sorry to hear the news. We love you and miss all of you.

Debbie Moye & Family

June 12, 2008

Karen and Patrick, John,Terri and families,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Richeal Woods

June 12, 2008

Father, I place Mark into your hands;
Acknowledge a sheep of your own fold,
A lamb of your own flock,
A sinner of your own redeeming.
Enfold Mark in the arms of your mercy,
In the blessed rest of everlasting peace,
And in the glorious company of the saints in light.
Traditional
Go forth upon your journey from this world,
In the Name of God the Father who created you;
In the Name of Jesus Christ who died for you;
IN the Name of the Holy Spirit who shines through you;
In friendship with God's saints;
Aided by the holy angels.
May you rest this day in
the peace and love of your eternal home.
Traditional adapted
May you be as free as the wind
As soft as sheep’s wool
As straight as a arrow
That you may journey into the heart of God.

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