December 17, 1951 ~ January 18, 2019
In Kirk’s words, he “reluctantly” and suddenly passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. He will be missed forever by the family he loved so much, wife Edna and daughters the late Lindsay (Steve O’Boyle), Kyle, and Laura (Jimmy Melen). He was the much loved Grandpa, G-Pa, Poppa Kirk to his beloved grandchildren Gregory, Austin, Jordyn, Rylee, Haidyn, triplets Kira, Danielle and Kayden, Georgia, and 10 day old Andie Isabella. Beloved son of the late Carl and Audrey Clark. He was the “best brother” of Carolyn Jameson and the late Greg Clark.
Kirk was a proud member of the Toronto Police Service for 32 ½ years, retiring in 2004. He spent the last 14 years travelling the world, caring for family and enjoying great times with family and many friends.
Please join us on Saturday, January 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Glen Eagle Golf Course, 15731 Regional Road 50, Caledon to celebrate the life of this funny, loving, thoughtful man who touched the lives of so many people. He will be forever missed.
If desired, memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society www.mssociety.ca or SickKids Hospital Foundation www.sickkidsfoundation.com would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Joyce MacKinnon
Oh Edna…….where to find the words for you, and your kids……I am beyond sorry…..such wonderful memories….always laughter…unexpected sightings in town or on the road…bbqs with 23 Division……… ………..so much love. Can you imagine the welcome he’s had from Tony and George? We have all been blessed by the gift of knowing Kirk. Prayers for this next journey. Much love. Joyce
Colosimo (MacKinnon) family
Edna, Ernie and I are sending our deepest condolences. It was so nice running into both of you last week at The Inn – glowing about all of your beautiful grandchildren. My heart is sad today and can only feel a slight sense of peace knowing that as mom stated, he was welcomed by some amazing angels. ❤️
Kirk was a beautiful, loving man and will be missed.
Steve O 'Boyle
Edna , Kyle , Laura please accept our heart felt condolences on the loss of Kirk . Kirk was a great man and we were extremely lucky to have known him . He has been a great role model and was an amazing grandfather to my 3 kids ( Greg , Jordyn , Haidyn ). He will be missed deeply.
Kathy Warner
Dearest Edna, Laura and family(ies)
Kirby and I are so very sorry to hear about your painful loss. Kirk was a wonderful man who will also be missed by those of us that knew him as extended family. He was always so welcoming and always had a smile and hug whenever we saw him. He was never too busy to share a story and always made a point of asking how we were and what was new for us. It was very clear how much he enjoyed family and friends and spending time with them. It was a privilege to have known him and share some special times. Our hearts are with all of you at this very difficult time. If we can do anything please dont forget we are here (always) for you. Much love. Kathy and Kirby. Kirk will live on in all our memories.
Wally & Inara McCourt
Inara and I are truly shocked and sorry. Our condolences to Edna and the entire family.
Wilf Townley
So sad. Lovely man
Lynne Bridger
My deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. I always thought I’d see the two of you together again when I got back to Canada. I admired you and Kirk so much as colleagues & detectives & as a loving couple. There is a saying that every true love story has an unhappy ending . But I believe that you will see him again. Lynne
Greg Jones
I had Kirk as a Trainee back in the early part of my career (MTPF). Even then I remember him as a kind, thoughtful man…..mature beyond his years.
Sorry I lost touch with him.
RIP Kirk
Jo-Anne Gibson
Dear Edna, Laura and family..my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Kirk. A great guy gone too soon.
Brenda (Bell) McLean and Family
So very sorry to here of the passing of Kirk, sending our condolences to the whole family at this very difficult time. RIP ❤️
Debi & Dave
Our hearts are with you and your family.
Rick & Diane Mooney
Sorry for your loss Edna
Kirk was a great man first
Great cop second.
Sorry Diane and I can’t be there we are south.
Mike Pinfold
Edna, please accept my condolences on Kirk’s passing. I’m at a loss for words to try and console you at what must be such a difficult time. But know this that Kirk was one of those solid guys who was a pleasure to work with and a credit to our Service. He will be missed and remembered fondly.
Norman Crichton
Edna and family
Thinking of you. So sorry to hear about Kirk. He was a great guy and truly enjoyed working with him. I will always remember him.
Norman, Jeanette and Hillary Crichton
Bruce Cottrell
What can I say Ed, Laura, I can’t imagine because it’s not right. Kirk my friend, loving man, loving family, love you guys.
John O'Boyle
Judy and I often would say about yourself and Kirk that we just love you guys you both are pillars of love and a light of what family should look like …we will always remember our dear friend Kirk as a loving and very kink hearted man with a precious smile …hold tight now to one another and comfort one another with the joy Kirk brought into your lives …Gid bless you all love John and Judy O’boyle
Thomas N. Imrie
I had the privilege of working with Kirk several times. He was always a true gentleman and a fine police officer. My sincere condolences to his family.
Randy Roth
Edna,
So very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Kirk will be missed.
Jim Hewitson
Edna and family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Kirk. It was a pleasure to be associated with him. Every ones memories
of Kirk will bring a smile to their faces.
Maria Grecco
Where do I find the right words to express my deepest condolences to you all. I guess I have to say how bless the Grecco family was to have an amazing neighbour. He will be truly missed. Especially when I go barbeque and make dinner for the boys. He would always say kind words to me about taking care of my family Rest in peace Kirk with your angels and watch over us. Love the Grecco’s ❤️
Sue Gardner
I am saddened that such a wonderful family is feeling the grief of loosing such a good man. I wish I could turn back time for all of you.
He left knowing he was loved: and that is a blessing.
Carl Sokolowski
Edna …. so sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing.
Condolences to you and your family.
Working with Kirk in the ‘old 23’ brings back fond memories (when the job was fun). was always a pleasure to partner with …. easy going, great to be around.
Barb Mcgahey
My condolences Edna to you and your family.
Bill Nelson
A great person to work with. He will be missed. My condolences to Edna and family.
Wendy McAnsh
Edna, Kyle, Laura and families, so very sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to all. Wendy, Denika and Aaliyah McAnsh
David/Virginia
Please accept our condolences to you and your family.
No words can explain your sudden lose.
I had the privilege of working with Kirk for many years.
Truly enjoyed his friendship and having a solid partner.
Always found time to chat and had that big smile.
I will always remember you!
John Matson
Edna .Laura .Jimmy and family Sorry to here about Kirks passing I met him around ball park he was a great man and will be greatly missed
Philip Semple
Dear Edna, please accept condolences from my family and myself. Wishing you all strength and peace now and always. Phil
Rina & Tony Paniccia
Dear Edna and Family,
We are heartbroken. Kirk will be greatly missed in our neighbourhood but his friendly smile, kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Hold tight to the memories for comfort and lean on your neighbours, friends & family for strength. Just know that you are close in our every thought & prayer.
Love Rina & Tony
Lois and Carlos Medal
Dear Edna,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden loss of our dear friend Kirk. He was such a kind and gentle person with a wonderful spirit and a great sense of humour. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lois and Carlos
Rita Duchak
Edna and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved Kirk. He was a true gentleman! May all your wonderful memories help you through this very difficult time. Rest in peace, Kirk!!
Rita Duchak.
Peter Phoenix ( Detective 2284 - Retired )
It is with the deepest Sympathy I extent to Edna and family. There is no heart that could ever be prepared for a sorrow like this. I know, as my wife, Sharon passed away suddenly in November 2018. I can not image how you feel.
I worked with Kirk at #22 Division C.I.B. when I first was promoted to the rank of Detective. We both retired at the same time in 2004. Kirk was most respected by all that worked with him and for him. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Antonius VanderHeyden
Very sad news. A true gentleman. My deepest condolences to you all.
Ron Hall
Edna,
Condolences on your loss. It was my pleasure to have known and worked with Kirk.
He was one the most liked persons I ever had occasion to work with.
Ron Hall
Jim & Robyn Daniels
Edna, our hearts break for you and your lovely family. Both of us consider it a privilege to have worked with both of you at 23. We still have pictures from your store, and think of you often when we look at them. So glad you were able to enjoy time abroad together in retirement, and have the joy of so many grand children. I know that Kirk has left a huge impression on them. He will be missed for sure.
Ian Shakey Held
Edna
It was with deep sadness the I read this day of Kirk’s passing. Kirk was always a person that was looked up to and respected. My sympathy to you and your family in this very trying time.
Sincerely
Ian Shakey Held
Susan & Larry McIntyre
Edna and family, our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Kirk will always be fondly remembered.
George & Cheryle Buchanan
Edna and Family,
Cheryle and I were booth shocked when we read about Kirk’s passing.
I immediately thought of all the times we had worked together and all I could do was smile.
He had that affect on everyone he would meet (except for the bad guys !!!)
He was a solid Police Officer who you would trust with your life.
He loved his job and had a great sense of humour.
The world is a much sadder place.
Edna be strong and take care..
Roy Whittle
Condolences to Edna and family.
Kirk was a pleasure to work with and to watch at the ballpark. A true gentleman. Gone too soon. RIP Kirk.
Roy Whittle.
Eileen and Reg Cassidy
Edna, Laura and Kyle, our hearts go out to you at this very sad time in your lives!! Kirk was such a good man in everyway, husband, father, grandpa and friend to all to knew him! He is someone you won’t easily forget, his heart was as big as the moon!
Always remembered, Deeply Loved
Eileen and Reginald Cassidy
Clifford Strickland
Edna and family
There are no words that can be said at a time like this to ease what you must be going through. Know that you are in our thoughts. You could not ask for more of a gentleman. “To live in our hearts is to never die”
Cliff and Jacqui
Jennifer Ferragine
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and memories to always cherish in your hearts. Sending my deepest condolences and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Ferragine and Family
Denise Koster
Our heartfelt sympathy. Kirk and his memory will be forever in your hearts.
Denise (Ospreay) & Kameron
Peter Stehouwer
Edna, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember you both well from my time at 23 Division. You will certainly be I’m my thoughts and prayers.
Peter Stehouwer
Carolyn Clark Jameson
My name is Carolyn Clark Jameson and I am Kirk’s big sister. I was 5 years old and it was Christmas time 1951. I was waiting at the front door for Mom and Dad to come home with my new baby brother. In they walked carrying the most precious bundle of joy. From the moment I laid eyes on him I loved him with all my heart. God had certainly blessed me with a Christmas present that would last a lifetime and beyond. We lived a wonderful life. never losing the closeness that continued over the years. Kirk was the most wonderful brother to me, there was no greater. He was my brother, protector, confident and times with him were the happiest and most fun experiences of my life. I will love him as long as I live, please god take loving care of him. xo
Sue Reid
Edna, Laura & families, So sorry to hear this bad news. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Many happy moments from baseball games & associated events!
Sue & Don Reid
Bill Hurley
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Kirk. He was always a gentleman and a fine police officer. May he Rest In Peace. Deepest sympathies to Edna and family.
Gord MacKenzie
Edna, I am very sorry to hear about Kirk. I will always remember the good times I had with him and the gang at 23. He is one Copper I will always remember.
Janet and Pat Good
Pat and I are shocked and saddened to hear of Kirk’s passing . He was a great guy and we will miss him up at the park.
Our prayers and condolences go out to you, Edna and all your family.
Janet and Pat Good
Alan La Plante
Hi Edna
I just found out about Kirk.
As you know Kirk, Gary Briggs, and I were roommates in the 1980s.
It was the best time of my life.
Gary was killed in a car accident in 1982.
I have just started a battle with cancer and driving to my sisters place in Newmarket to recover.
It was just 2 hours ago I said to myself that it looks like Kirk will be the last surviving amigo.
I just got an email about Kirk and I am sitting here in a Newmarket parking lot bawling my eyes out.
Memories of being motorcycle cops at 1T and then 23 Division have come flooding back.
It was my honour to have him in my life
Mark Katherine Brown
Edna, Laura and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of Kirk. He was such a kind soul.
Our love and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Ken Graham
Edna, I first met you and Kirk at a family party at Randy and Maureen Farr’s place with Al LaPlante and I thought to myself, what a lovely couple just enjoying their retirement. Later i got to work with you both on a few elections. Although I probably I have spoken to you both for more than a few hours, you made an impression on me. Kirk was such a kind, and happy gentleman that you could not help liking and he will be missed by many.
Dora Pavlidis
Edna and family, I’m so so sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. My heart felt condolences.
Joe Perino
A gentleman, friend, and mentor. Deepest Sympathies.
Rick Rolfe
Edna and family, Marilyn just phone from her volunteer job at our local hospital. She had just learned the sad news about Kirk from your cousin.
We are both shocked and saddened to hear that your funny, loving, caring husband has left us.
He was a great copper and an excellent athlete but above all he was a good man.
May he rest in peace.
Rick & Marilyn Rolfe
Linda and Roy Sherman
We are deeply saddened to hear that Kirk is gone so soon. He was such a gentle soul and so very kind. He will be sorely missed.
Tracey & Mike Bednarczyk
Edna, Laura, Carolyn and family – We are heart broken to hear your sad news. May he rest in peace, and wish you happiness in all the memories of such a wonderful man. He will be missed by many, as he touched many people’s lives. Remembering him, and cherishing memories with all of you and Kirk.
Tracy Devine
I was so saddened to hear of Kirks passing – he was such a lovely, and kind man. You and he always made us feel welcome, he will be missed.
Adam Okonowski (Ret 1173)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Edna and your family. May God give you strength and peace to deal with your loss. Class #85.
Brian Barker
Edna and family
I am so sorry to hear about Kirk’s passing.
I had the pleasure of working with him at 1T as well as D23 and we played hockey and golf together. He was a great guy to be around and he was a real good copper.
You will be in my thoughts.
Tricia & Paul Richea
Edna, Laura and Kyle, we are grieving for you and your families with your loss of Kirk, such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We also feel the loss of such a dear and wonderful friend who was always there with his kind words, laughter and pranks. We feel so lucky and blessed to have known him for the past 30 years, and to have shared so many wonderful times together – we will always cherish those times.
Ben Dolegowski
Dear Edna,
I just heard about Kirk, this morning!
So sorry for your loss and my sincere condolences to you and your family.
I will miss waving to him up on the front porch of your trailer when I do my morning walk.
Not sure if you remember Rose Brackman from the park, but it was she that informed me of your loss!
Rose asked me to pass on her condolences to you and the family as well!
Tim and Marg Hawes
Dear Edna
We were deeply saddened to hear of Kirks passing.
He was a very special man who loved his family dearly.
It was an honour to have known him and worked with him as an officer
We will remember him fondly during great memories of activities at ,23 division and fun times on the ball diamond and at George’s BBQs
Take care.
Deb and Doug Massey
Edna
Doug and I are sending our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
SeanStockwell
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family sir. A true gentlemen and a great teammate on the field. Rest easy my brother.
Mike benson
Kirk was one of the nicest guys I ever met. He always treated people decently and had a great sense of humour. When people ask what it was like being a police officer, I tell them it was good times and bad times. Working with guys like Kirk was a big part of the good times. My condolences to Edna and her family.
Joe Verheyen
Dear Edna and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Kirks passing. It was an honour to have known him.
What else can I say he was a gentleman. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Don Dares
Edna I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kirk. I always enjoyed his company and humour especially during hockey season. He will be missed . Our condolences Don and Gail Dares
Harvey Slaght
Edna and family,
It is with a tear in my eye and emptiness inside that I am writing this,
Kirk, the paths in life are many and to pick the right one is very hard
and even harder to follow.
What if the path taken isn’t the right one? Do you get to change?
What if you never find the right one?
How would affect our self as well as that of all the other contacts and events in our lives?
We were lucky. The first pick was the right and only pick we made.
I was thinking, it seems not so long ago, (about 47 years 4 months Ha. Ha).
We were working at the Kipling Ave. Canadian Tire pumping gas.
We got talking and the conversation, somehow, went to the topic of the
Toronto Police Department.
We told each other about having thought of applying. We thought about it for a while.
You said, “Do you want to apply, we can do it together?”
We went to HQ 590 Jarvis, applied, got hired and sworn in as Cadets, you 19, me 20,
the rest is now history. Overall in the general scheme of things, the path we took was
the right one. Getting it on the first try was exceptional. I think that if you were here, that we would say, we would not change a thing that we had done(pretty sure.) Except for me crashing your brand new motorcycle.
I don’t even want to think about where we would have ended up if we hadn’t done what we did, when we did it.
The loss to those that new him and to those he could have met cannot be measured,
but to you Edna, the loss to you will always be the greatest.
PS.
Kirk, I am not a religious person, but if there is a crossover when we leave this earth and
you are not there to greet me, I WILL hunt you down, find you, shake your hand, then go
for a beer like we did at the old Sir Robert Peel Pub.
Thank You.
Hangon Harvey #3672
Teresa Dolman
Edna, Amy and I are so sorry to hear about your husband Kirk. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Horwood
Our sincere sympathy to the Clark Family. My name is Donna Horwood (Harper) and I grew up living across the street from Kirk. This is back when our families lived on Netherly Drive in Etobicoke. Many of us living in the neighbourhood “hung around” together during our early teens. Some of those friends I’m still close with today & have shared the sad news of Kirk’s passing. My husband was also a Toronto Police officer for 32 years and although they never worked together they did know of each other. Reading about Kirk’s passing leaves me with a very sad feeling but also has brought back many fond memories of all of us growing up together on Netherly. Our condolences to all your family. Donna & Steve Horwood
John & Patricia Farnsworth
To Edna, Kyle, Laura and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Kirk was our cousin and best friend. We had so many great times together. Trips, Friday night dinners and losing at 5 Crowns. We will think of him always.
Love
John & Patricia
Jane and Mike Dick
Dear Edna,
Mike and I are deeply saddened by the news of Kirk’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Jane and Mike Dick
Debbie Harris
Edna and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kirk was an incredible man who always had a smile and will be deeply missed.
John & Sandi Rogers
It had been many years since we had last seen Kirk, Tottenham days, and we were so looking forward to seeing him again at diner. Kirk was a great guy back then as I am sure he was his entire life. A sportsman, loving and dedicated father and lousy caroler like the rest of us.
Our condolences go out to Edna, the children and his entire extended family.
Pat & Mary Ward
Dear Edna & family,
Mary and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to your entire family.
RIP, buddy you will be missed.
George Pearson
Dear Edna and family.
I only learned today from a colleague of the passing of Kirk.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you all.
I first met Kirk when we were teenagers growing up in Rexdale. He and his family lived across the street from our house.
We both joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force as cadets, Kirk first and then me a year later. In retrospect, I believe it may have been Kirk, that put the thought of joining in my head in the first place.
I had the good fortune of being assigned to 23 & 22 Divisions, where (even though on different platoons), I would have the pleasure of meeting with Kirk.
He was a kind, caring and compassionate man and a great officer, (but you know that already).
May God bless and comfort you all at this difficult time.
Gone too soon.
Stu Wilson
Dear Edna, I was so sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing, I have so many good memories of Kirk over the years. My condolences to you and your family. I wasn’t aware of Kirk’s passing until I read your condolences on Clark Nobles site, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
bob skaltsiotis
our deepest condolences to the whole family