Mary Clarke

Mary Clarke

Mary Clarke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2009.
CLARKE, Mary Nora (nee Houlahan) 1910-2009 Peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the age of 99 with all the family at her side. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Clarke. Dearly loved mother of Sheila (the late Brian Berrea); Glenn (Betty); Helen (Robert Dulsky), California; Gerry (Carol); Angela Stever (Robert Hubbard); Paul (Brenda); Janet (John Armstrong), Toronto and Carmel (Kenneth Conlin). Predeceased by her dear sisters Geraldine Murray, Madeline Villeneuve, Maxville and Lena Ault, Toronto and brothers John, Leonard and Fergus. She will be dearly remembered by her 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, as well, the many nieces, nephews and friends. Family wish to express appreciation to Dr. Nagpal, the staff at the Barrhaven Manor and the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their special care and compassion. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Barrhaven, Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, February 10, 2009 to St. Patrick's Church, Fallowfield for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memoriam donations to the Msgr. Paul Baxter Memorial Centre, St. Patrick's Church or charity of your choice appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.kellyfh.ca

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February 15, 2009

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Lorraine Houlahan

February 15, 2009

The Clarke Family, My Cousins
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Mary, your beloved Mother. She had a great long life and was always willing to share her wonderful stories. Surely now there will be enough people to play six hand euchre for quarters in the big blue sky.

David Stinson

February 11, 2009

Clarke Family-
my deepest sympathy to all the family. I have many fond memories over the years of your mom from the time we used to tie the horse at the barn & the 3 of us walked to school.

February 11, 2009

Our comforts to those affected by her loss; our best wishes for her voyage home after a life of worship; and our respect and admiration to her for an exceptional, fruitful, and memorable life.

Rest In Peace,
dave & Deborah

Angela Wheeler (McKenna)

February 11, 2009

Carmel, Janet, Angela, Paul, Helen & Glen:

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Savour all the memories of a life well lived. I am sure there are many.

Mildred Plunkett

February 11, 2009

Dear Sheila & Family.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother/grandmother.
We are in Florida so could not attend the wake or funeral.
Take Care Sheila
Joe & Mildred Plunkett

Jackie Henderson

February 10, 2009

Dear Sheila and family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. Our prayers are with you. God Bless !
Jackie Henderson and Stu Walker

Lorraine & Brian Houlahan

February 10, 2009

Clarke family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She leaves many fond memories with us. Our prayers are with your families

Bev & Ron Williams

February 10, 2009

Angela and Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness for the passing of your dear mother, and of joy, for the full life your mother has enjoyed as she has been blessed with a loving and generous family. Thinking of you,
Bev & Ron

Patti Waddell

February 10, 2009

Dear Clarke Family
Aunt Mary was a lovely lady and I remember her fondly, sitting with Grandma (Madeline) at the cottage. My deepest sympathies to all.

Joan & Ron Houlahan

February 9, 2009

To all our dear Claarke cousins and families.
On behalf of Joan, Andrew and myself, I want to convey our sincere and heart felt sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and of course our dear Aunt.
Aunt Mary had a very long and full life and I can assure you that she was so proud of each one of you. She was a credit to hr family, her Church and community.
We are so sorry that we cannot be with you at this sad time but you can be assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Believe me Joan and I know the pain experienced on the loss of a parent and we share your grief.
You can take comfort in the fact that she did not linger and is now in a better place watching over her children, their children and their children who were the joy of her life.
Sincerely,
Nephew Ron, Joan and Andrew Houlahan,
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Jimmy & Toni Foran

February 9, 2009

Duane, Cathy and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you have a lot of pleasant memories of a special lady.

Clare O'Connell Noon

February 9, 2009

To the Clarke family,

Mary was a VERY special lady and we will always cherish our lovely neighbour. Many wonderful chats were had over the years.

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. She will be greatly missed.

Clare, Christopher, Nicole, Cynthia, and families

Barry & Annette Houle

February 9, 2009

Glenn and Betty, and family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Liz and Bill Murphy

February 9, 2009

Dear Gerry and members of the Clarke Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you on the loss of your dear mother. It certainly sounds like she has left a wonderful legacy behind her after a long life.

Ron & Linda Gervais

February 9, 2009

To Betty, Glenn and family:
Sorry to hear of your loss. She lived a long and wonderful life and the Lord felt it was time for her to come home. Our prayers are with you. May the pain of your sorry be short and the fond memories long.

Kelly McKenna

February 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to you. Remembering stories you related about your Mom at the curling club, we know she will be greatly missed. We can only hope that we are as energetic and as feisty in our golden years as she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you.
Kelly & Mike & Family

Bonnie, Kylie & Colin Orchard

February 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hughie & Cathy Cameron

February 9, 2009

Our prayers are with you.

Bill & Ginette Brown

February 9, 2009

Dear Angela , Bob and family, I was checking the Ottawa Citizen online this morning and noticed the passing of your mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill & Ginette , Panama City Beach, FL

Robert, Pamela and Reid Wallace

February 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom & Loyola Clarke

February 8, 2009

So sorry we are not with you to honour your Mother. She certainly was an inspiration to all and a delight to visit. Kindest regards
Tom & Loyola Clarke, Destin, Florida.

Hughie Wallace

February 8, 2009

Very sorry about your loss.I use to mow her lawn alot when i was younger.she was a great lady.God Bless.

Kristina Schulz

February 8, 2009

I met Mary playing cards. What an amazing inspiration to all of us. I will certainly miss her wonderful smile and great knowledge. She certainly was a great lady. She was a great model to everyone.

ANNE PEARSE

February 8, 2009

Angela, Bob and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members at this most difficult time. I, again wish to stress that your Mom, Mary, was such a great lady and energetic presence. I certainly enjoyed meeting her at the Barrhaven Manor whether delivering your letters or at the Lions Night Bingo. Wish she could have taught me 6 hand euchre! Keeping you all in our thoughts.

Anne & Randy Pearse

Danny & Sandra O'Brien

February 8, 2009

Debbie and Jeff & Family,

May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of a wonderful time together. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Diana Foley

February 8, 2009

Sheila and Family:

My deepest Sympathy...

Diana Foley and Paul Paiement

Gloria Haskett

February 8, 2009

Betty, Glenn and Family:

It was a pleasure to have met Mary, a special lady she was. Will be thinking of you over the upcoming days.
Love, from cousin Gloria

Judy Berrea

February 8, 2009

To a Very Special Nannie that will always have a very special place in my heart. I will miss you alot but when times are hard I wiill think of all the fond memories I have of you and all the special times we spent together chatting. You were an amazing women and always had the time to chat no matter what time of the day it was. I learned alot from you. Love ya always, Judy xxoo

Joyce Wallace-Hills

February 8, 2009

To the Clarke Family:

So sorry to learn of your Mom's death. I had great admiration for your mom. She was always such a lady and had such great strength. She was one of a kind and I know will be greatly missed by each and everyone of you. I have many great memories of her and will fondly remember our chats. She was also blessed with such a loving family and great in-laws. Wish I could be there to give you a great big hug, However, I send my love and sympathy from Nova Scotia.Take care and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love from Joyce Wallace-Hills and Gerry Hills

Linda Bekkers

February 8, 2009

Dear Sheila & family,
Please accept our sympathy on the death of your dear mother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & Bert Bekkers

Erin Drolet

February 8, 2009

Jennifer and Family,
I'm thinking of you all and you are in my prayers. I loved Nanny she was one of a kind. I have great memories of visits to her farm house with Jennifer. She will always be remembered.

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