Obituary
CLARKE, Kathleen Helen (nee Grant)
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother on Monday, August 24th, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Kathleen was a kind and gentle woman; an amazing mother and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years Albert on April 30th, 2020 and sister Bernadette Clancey.
Forever remembered by her children whom she adored; Chris Clarke (Roanne) and Wanda (Annette Everard); her sibling: Regina Holmes, Irene Murphy (Sid), Clement Grant, as well as her youngest sister Melinda McCarthy (Dave) who went above and beyond for Kay always; brother-in-law Frank Clancey; sister-in-law Brenda Grant and the Clarke family all of whom she loved dearly. Also leaving behind a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, including Anne and Jim Smyth.
A special thank you to all the wonderful and devoted staff at the Glenbrook Lodge, for the care and the support they provided to Kay and her family during this very difficult time.
Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton on Wednesday, August 26th from 10 am- 12pm, 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Funeral Mass for Kathleen and Albert will be held at Holy Family Parish on Thursday, August 27th at 10am and will be limited to family and close acquaintances, cremation to follow. Interment will take place on Friday, August 28th Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Cemetery at 11:30am.
Flowers gratefully accepted as Kay was a lover of red roses. Donations in Kay’s memory may be made to Holy Family Parish Building Fund (In Loving Memory of Kathleen Clarke, P.O. Box 3031, Paradise, NL A1L 3W2) or The Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The family and staff of Barrett’s Funeral Home encourage people to post their condolences, share photos, and tributes by visiting the online memorial guestbook at www.barretts.ca.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kathleen Helen Clarke 2020..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N