Clare was born in Bapaume, Saskatchewan on April 1, 1933 and grew up in nearby Chitek Lake. He passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. He will be dearly missed by his loving family; his wife of 58 years, Luella; his daughter Yvonne (Tony) and son Neil (Lorraine); and grandchildren Valerie, Amber, Robert, Elizabeth and Hannah.
Clare enjoyed his work, wearing many hats as an electrician and oil burner mechanic. Dad and Mom loved travelling, especially to Hawaii and Mexico and their camping trips on the island and to Alberta to visit family.
Family was very important to Clare and he was the most gentle, kind-hearted and generous husband, dad and grandpa who will forever live in our hearts.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Oak Bay Lodge for their kindness and caring for Dad this past year.
A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Gardens Sequoia Centre, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:30 am.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Helen Ann Johnson
Dear Yvonne Tony Robert Elizabeth and Hannah So sorry for your great loss. He was a great Dad and Grandpa friend and mentor and you will miss him dearly. You were lucky enough to have made lots of memories and spent a lot of vacation together. he will live on in your hearts and your times that you shared will be with you always . I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Lobe to you all and give your Mom a hug from me to Love Mom and Glen