Obituaries

WILLARD (BILL) ALEXANDER CLARKE July 4, 1937 – January 30, 2014 Husband, Father, Grampa and Good Friend It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his devoted wife Jeannine (Jean); four children Teresa, Marie, Karen and Scott; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; as well as by sisters Evelyn Lingard, Betty Kirkpatrick, and brothers Roy Clarke and Rick Clarke. He was predeceased by his parents Thelma and Athol. Bill was a long time employee of Motorways and spent his retirement years landscaping, and general repairs for many people. He enjoyed his hobby and love for classic cars by competing and visiting many car shows. He was hard working with a caring, gentle soul. Bill’s positive outlook on life, sense of humour and generosity was felt by all. We will miss his ability to make you feel family strong with the guidance to persevere through life’s difficult challenges, Keep on Keeping on. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in Atlantic – Garden City United Church, 725 Atlantic Avenue at Arlington Street. Thank you Doctor Hlynka and staff for your compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, 204-586-8668, wojciksfuneralchapel.com Remembering Me To the living, I am gone To the sorrowful, I will never return To the happy, I am at peace. I cannot speak, but I can listen I cannot be seen, but I can be heard So, as you stand upon a shore gazing at the beautiful lake at Sunset – Remember me. For if you always think of me, I will have never gone.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on February 07, 2014