Margaret Jean Clarke (nee Walsh) born Hamilton, Ontario Aug. 3, 1928 passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Evergreen Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Jean was an avid reader and competitive card player. She was a preferred partner in any game. Jean loved to spend time outdoors whether camping, hiking, BBQs or family celebrations. She also loved to spend time with her children, grand children and great-grand children. Jean will be dearly missed, but will be remembered by her gift of making us laugh. Jean embraced anyone and everyone who was important to her family. Her gentle soul, warm smile, and fiery spirit will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
She is survived by her sister Norma (Jim) and predeceased by her parents (William James and Marie Irene Walsh (nee Clarke)) and two of her siblings Wally (Verna) and Buck (Jerry). Loving mother to Darlene, Marilyn, Larry (Rona), Lorna, Sheri (Bill), predeceased by Sharon. Loving grandmother to Perfection, Christopher, Allison (Aaron), Logan (Aja), Daniel (Erin), Wally (Courtney), Gino, Doug (Alexandria), Cody, and Kira. Also adored by her great-grandchildren Emma, Taliyah, Zak, Maelle, Sawyer, Chloe, and Lille and many nieces and nephews.
Special mention to her best friends in life Marge and Connie. Her adopted families Terri, Dan, CJ, and Whitney and Tara. Special gratitude to the Lingenfelter Families for their continued support and love.
Many were touched and blessed by Jean’s love!
At her request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers or donations please pay it forward in kindness in Jean’s memory.