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ARTHUR NEIL CLARKE
Born: Sep 02, 1917
Date of Passing: Dec 09, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARTHUR NEIL CLARKE September 2, 1917 - December 9, 2005 Neil is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mona Vera (Allbutt); and four of his five children, Bob, Betty Ann (Roger), Barbara and Tom (Diane). Neil has also left a legacy of 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter Jacqueline Mona (Al) and daughter-in-law Patricia Evelyn (Bob) both in August 2004. He was also predeceased by his parents, Daniel Arthur and Edith Annie Clarke; sister Mary; and brothers, Gordon and Hugh. Neil was born in Winnipeg, attending schools in St. James. After high school, attended Manitoba Commercial College. He left Winnipeg on September 8 1938 for England where he joined the London Metropolitan Police (June 1939 to February 1942). He then joined the Canadian Provost Corps in London until his discharge in 1945. In August 1945, he returned to Winnipeg and on September 8, 1945 married his high school sweetheart, Mona. In April 1946, he joined the Winnipeg Police Department. He moved up the ranks, retiring as Superintendent assigned to District No. 6 in February 1977. In September 1977, he started work with the Manitoba Government at the Highway Traffic Board, retiring in September 1982. He joined the Masonic Capital Lodge No. 136 AFAM in January 1972. He worked his way through the chairs and in 1979 he was the Grand Master DDGN No. 13 District - 1981, Grand Chaplain January - June 1983, Chairman 1st Annual Workshop - 1984, Grand Lodge Chairs 1984-1987, Grand Master of Manitoba 1987-1988, and a member of St. James Legion No. 4. He loved to travel and was happiest visiting relatives in Yorkshire or friends in London. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. A special thank you for the loving care given by Arlene and Big Deb , and all the doctors and nurses of M/ICU at Health Sciences Centre. Donations may be made in Neil's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2005
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We have lots of happy memories of cousin Neil's visits to our home in the Vale of Evesham - always fun and full of humour. He was a good friend to Mum, Margaret nee Scholefield throughout her life. Our love and thoughts are with you all. - Posted by: Pamela and David Guy (Family) on: Dec 14, 2005
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Heartfelt sympathies to Mona and to Neil's family at this sad time from all his Yorkshire family. His contributions, now included in our family tree, will live on. - Posted by: JOHN WOOD (Family) on: Dec 14, 2005
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Uncle Neil had that Clarke twinkle in his eye, a quit wit and was a wonderful story teller. His passion for England was contagious and it continues to live on. I will and do miss him. My love to Aunt Mona and to all my cousins. - Posted by: Arlene Clarke (Family) on: Dec 12, 2005
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My sincerest condolences to Bob and all the family. I knew Neil through work on the Police Force and have good memories of him. - Posted by: Alex Stratton (Family) on: Dec 12, 2005