Peacefully, at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Don Clarke, in his 70th year, beloved husband of the late Brenda Clarke (2003). Loving father of Sarah and her husband Mark Hurson, and Spencer Clarke. Cherished grandfather of Colin, Ella and Orla. Also survived by his brother Grant and nieces Carrie and Andrea. Don was a lifetime resident of Orangeville, a volunteer firefighter in Orangeville and Milton and proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Orangeville.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Saturday afternoon, January 31 from 2 to 5 o’clock. Followed by cremation. Private interment in the spring.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Headwaters Health Care Foundation, 100 Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville L9W 4X9. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Marlene Murphy
My thoughts and deep sympathies are with Sarah, Spencer, and Don’s extended family and social community.
Love, Marlene (cousin and niece)
Jo-Anne Murdoch (White)
The Clarke Families: My sincere condolences to the Clarke families at this time. May you all have fond memories of Don. Remembered the days when he loved the cottage life.
Jo-Anne
Madeline McBride
Dear Sarah, Spencer and family,
I am holding you in my heart during this sad time.
Big hugs to all.
Love Madeline (cousin and Don’s niece)
Grant Clarke
Dear Sarah, Spencer and family,
My brother Don, was a very humorous and interesting man. This was evident in his life. He loved and enjoyed his family. During our visits with him and telephone conversations he was always prideful about his Orangeville connections.
May he now rest in peace and remembrance. He will be sadly missed by all and by his facebook and e-mail connections.
Love, Uncle Grant & Nadine
Reg Bryant
Don RIP
Jill Sproule
Sarah and Spencer,
My condolences to you and your families at the loss of your Father.
gord wison
Full of ideas and energy. Always willing to help people who needed. Spent a great deal of time with both Don and Grant growing up in Orangeville.The Fire Department was his priority in younger days.
Gord and Carole Wilson
Judy McCrea
I’m very sorry to hear of this. He was a neighbour of my Grandmother Allan’s on Parson St., he taught me swimming lessons at the Orangeville pool, and was a colleague of my Dad’s (Bill Noble) at the Walker & Brown Service Station and the Orangeville Fire Department. He was always such a character and made people smile. RIP Don/Clarkie. Our sympathies to the Clarke family.
Sandy Edwards (nee Noble)
I just heard about Don’s passing. I’m so sorry to hear of this. It was such a character. I reconnected with him on FB. He and my father (Bill Noble) had some great stories. He was a lovely man and I will miss his chats and posts on FB.
My sincere condolences to the Clarke family during this difficult time.