CLARKE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, Howard Laurence Clarke, of RR 3, Dashwood (Shipka), age 88. Beloved husband of Agnes Jean (Young) Clarke. Loved Daddy and father-in-law of Marlene and Dave Mitton of RR 3, Dashwood and Vicky Clarke of St. Thomas. Cherished papa of Levi Lane of Grand Bend, Shawn Lane (Chene’) of Exeter, Steven Lane (Vanessa) of Lucan and David Mitton of Grand Bend. Loved great-papa Howard of Denver, Mylee, Diane and Harrison. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Bob Galloway of St. Marys, Shirley Clarke of Zurich, Marlene Valender of Phelpston, Keith and Ruth Young of Parkhill. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Margaret “Maggie” (Pfaff) Clarke and his in-laws Gordon and Idris (Murray) Young, sisters Evelyn Hutchinson (Art), Lillian “Sis” McCann (Joe), Marie Dinney (Don), brothers Jim, Roy (Marg), Russell (Audrey), Ross (Donna) Clarke and chosen brother Edward Valender. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with Visitation on Tuesday, October 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. and where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 11 am. Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment in Grand Bend Cemetery. Howard and Jean celebrated 65 years married on June 15, of 2022. Howard was born on the Clarke family farm and operated a successful Holstein dairy herd for many years and had his wish to live on the farm till his final days. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Joyce Sovereign
Dear Jean and Family
Messed up my first condolence by writing Shirley instead of Jean ( lm blaming it on Covid )
Sending sincere sincere sympathy to you and your family.Long time since we’ve seen one another ,think it would be at Alexia and Bobs 50th.
Will always remember Howard with a smile,as he was always fun to be around .
Once again my sympathy to you ,your girls and all Howard’s family
Joyce Sovereign
Ross Finkbeiner
Dear Jean and Clarke family .so sorry to see of Howard’s passing .my deepest sympathy and prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time . From rosco Finkbeiner.
Marian Smibert
Dear Marlene and Dave and family: I was truly sorry to hear that you had lost your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through the dark days ahead. Sincerely, Marian Smibert
Sharon McLeod
Our deepest sympathies. So sorry to hear of Howard’s passing.Sending prayer. Sharon McLeod & Ricky Wein
Eugene & JeanGuenther
Dear Jean, Marlene and Vicky & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we all recall the chuckles we enjoyed with Howard. May your happy memories help you through this sad time and fill the void that his passing has left. Our sincere sympathies, Eugene & Jean Guenther
George and Sue Wilson
Jean, Marlene and Dave, Vicky and families,heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Dad and husband . Losing your Dad is sad. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue(Insley) Wilson
Dan & Monika Galloway
Jean and family. Sending our deepest condolences. We are so thankful that we were able to have a great visit with you this summer. Treasure all your memories.
Liette Clarke
Jean, Marlene, Vicki and all of our families,
Howard sure will be missed. I always got a chuckle out of our conversations. I loved teasing him about his name tag. I am sure he will be sporting it proudly today.
Thinking of you all.
Love Liette, Jeff and Brette
Milt and Barb
Jean, Marlene & Dave and Family, and Vicki,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Howard. Treasure your many happy memories, and may they comfort you always.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Milt and Barb Dietrich
Greg Clarke
Jean ,Marlene and Vicky
So sorry for your loss…
Loads of good memories to keep Howard’s memory alive.
Greg Clarke
Roger Ratz
Jean and Family
You and Howard and your family were an important part of my life in Stephen Township, especially
as a close neighbour. I always enjoyed talking to Howard (although as always, not nearly enough),
as well as seeing his shed full of interesting antiques. He always wanted my brother and I to sell him our John Deere AR.
I did see that he managed one or two as well as a host of other keepsakes. I know he was very proud of everything he collected and he kept them in show room condition. I appreciated hearing the Skipka school bell ring in the mornings around
quarter to eight. I remember giving him playful heck when he stopped doing it for awhile and he started doing it again.
My best to you Jean, and your family, in your life going forward without Howard. I shall miss
waving at him when driving by……
Roger Ratz
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Jean & Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Howard. He was a great man, we are honoured to have known him. Thinking of you all this time.
Mike, Leanne, Dakota & Miley Restemayer
Yvonne and Howard Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Jean, Marlene and Vicky in the passing of Howard. Cherish your many memories of many wonderful years together.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick.
Donna Mosurinjohn
Dear Jean & family…I’m so sorry to read of Howard’s passing…He was a great man and will be missed…we watched many Radar hockey games at the Clinton Arena…
Joe & Diane Kaak
Jean &Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Our prayers are with you.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Donna (MacDonald) Masse
Jean, Marlene & Vicky and family,
I was incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of your dear husband and dad. Howard was such a wonderful man.
It was such a privilege and honor to spend time hanging out as a teen on the Clarke farm, memories that I shall cherish forever. Sending an abundance of love to all, may your precious memories bring you comfort.
Don and Anne Russell
Jean, Marlene and Vicky. We are so sorry for your loss. Howard was one of a kind, he always had a smile. He will be missed.
Margaret Brintnell
My sincere sympathy to you Jean & All the family. Howard was a great guy & will be missed a lot. So many memories to share now & in days to come.
Margaret Brintnell
keith Hurman
Condolences to Howards family , always enjoyed conversations with Howard through the years . He will be missed by many..
Joan Finkbeiner
Jean, Marlene and Vicky sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you. Remember the good times. I know I will. I remember being out in the barn feeding the cows and calves.
Joan Finkbeiner
Jim Dietrich
Jean & Family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Howard will be missed.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Harv & Evelyn VIncent
Jean and family
Sincere sympathy in ;your great loss. Howard will be missed by many. May you experience God’s peace and comfort
Elaine Ford
My sincere sympathy to Howard’s family and friends. He will be missed in his community.
Steve Lightfoot
My condolences to the family . Howard was a wonderful person.I remember as a young teenager filling his barn with straw. He had such a sense of humour
Larry and Barb McCann
Dear Jean, Marlene, Dave, Vicki and grandchildren, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you as you mourn Howard’s passing.
The greatest man you ever knew. It was always a pleasure whenever and wherever our paths crossed.
Lisa Steffler
Jean (and family)
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. May all your memories give you strength.
Lisa Hendrick Steffler and family
Bertha Wolf
Vicky,
It is always hard to say good bye to a parent! Sending you a hug and hope you have lots of good memories together to bring some smiles
Bertha Wolf
Pat O'Rourke
Jean and family,
Our condolences to you and your family from the O’Rourke family of Khiva.
Pat O’Rourke