THOMAS CLARK (JR.)

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THOMAS CLARK (JR.) Born on April 25, 1921, our beloved husband and father Thomas passed away on August 6, 2012, at the age of 91 years at Seven Oaks Hospital. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Dee of 65 years (July 26) and his daughter Candee. Also survived by his brother Jim (wife Dorothy), and niece Terry, as well as other nephews and nieces. Predeceased by father and mother(s), brother and sister. Thomas lived on Lindsay (River Heights) and Beverley (West End), where he enlisted on September 25, 1940 to September 10, 1945 in the Canadian Navy, Maryland/Ellice Post. In fact whenever we passed by there, he always saluted. His highest rank is Petty Officer (September 10, 1944). The ships he sailed on were H.M.C.S Barrie and Fennel and (2 Frigates) H.M.C.S Fredricton and Loc Morlick. After leaving the Navy, he went to work at the Canadian National Railroad, as a switchman, February 1948 until he retired in 1985. Tom enjoyed planting his vegetable garden, especially his tomatoes (I planted them for him this year sadly he will not get to enjoy them), 5 pin bowling (even started last September but couldn't continue), going to watch the Manitoba Moose and the Winnipeg Goldeyes, all of which we did together so I will miss my partner so much. He belonged to the White Ensign Club, H.M.C.S Chippewa. 1 Navy Way and The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans, Club 60, Garry St. Special thanks from us are given to the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital, Unit 5, Floor 5, especially to Leah for her caring attitude and love. Private ceremony will be held at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, as requested by Thomas. If desired, donations in Thomas' name may be given to the charity of your choice. P.S. We will love you always and miss you terribly, from Dee, Candee and Pog Hoggis (who came to see you too.) God knew he was suffering He finally closed his weary eyes and whispered Rest in Peace. We will always love and cherish his memories Sometime, someday, we will meet again.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2012