W. Henry Clarke peacefully passed away at his
residence in St Andrews, in the presence of his wife, Shirley, his
sister, Elizabeth, and close family friend, Lee, on Friday, June 24,
2022.
Henry, husband of Shirley (Orr), wife of 51 years,
was born in St Stephen, NB in 1936 to William J. and Doris (Garnett)
Clarke of Minister’s Island, NB. Henry grew up on his
beloved Minister’s Island, which is always referred to as
“home”. He often reminisced of life on “the
island” and he shared stories of his many
adventures.
Henry worked as a boat builder for most of his life.
The last boat he built was his own 16-foot, wooden skiff. During the
summer months he could be seen boating around St Andrews and Deer
Island. He was so proud of his Deer Island roots, his
mother’s birthplace. He was a hard worker, who would tackle
almost anything to help his friends. Henry spent many summers hauling
people out, after they got stuck on the bar. He never charged for a
tow, but he certainly enjoyed the hugs from the
women.
Henry was known and loved for his sense of humour and
his quick wit, which stayed with him throughout his final
illness.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, Henry is survived
by his children, Kevin (Trena Hurley) of St Andrews and Kimberly
(Steve Landry) of Lincoln, brother, Jim of Toronto, ON, sister,
Elizabeth McInerney of Saint John, mother-in-law, Dorothy Orr,
brothers-in-law, Richard (Rosetta) Orr, Dan (Diane) Orr, and Tim Frost
of Waweig, honorary family, Frank, Lee, and Erika Powell of St
Andrews, and many nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Henry was predeceased by his parents, brother, Bud
(Marion), sister-in-law, Charlene Clarke, brother-in-law, Harry
McInerney, father-in-law, Philip Orr, brother-in-law, Gary Orr,
sister-in-law, Carolyn Frost.
By Henry’s request, cremation will take
place. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Roman
Catholic Church, St. Andrews, N.B. on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11 AM
Visitation will take place at the church on Wednesday, June 29 from
6-8 PM.
Interment at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Cemetery, St.
Andrews, NB.
For those who wish, a donation to the charity of
one’s choice, would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
Thank you to Dr Peer and to the Extramural
program, for their care, kindness, and compassion during
Henry’s illness.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of W Henry Clarke 1936 2022..

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Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

death notice W Henry Clarke 1936 2022

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