Obituary of James "Jim" Calverley Clark

CLARK: James Calverley "Jim" P.Eng. passed away at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, Ont. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Josephine "Joey" Sofia Clark (nee Mazier) and loving father of Beverley Lynn Clark, both of Burlington, Ont. Predeceased by parents Herbert Moses Benjamin Clark and Elizabeth Esther Clark (nee Guy). Survived by twin brother Gerald "Jerry" Clark, his wife Maria (nee LaRue) of Ohio, and his late wife Hazel Ruth of Kansas, USA and their son, David of Kansas, USA. Brother of the late Forrest "Bush" Clark, his wife Grace and daughters Sheryl Duval, Betty Anne Carriere and son Kevin Clark all of Alberta. Brother-in-law to Josephine's sisters, who were all raised in Brandon, the late Helen Maksymiuk (nee Mazier) of Saskatoon, Bernice Twa (nee Mazier) of Toronto, Jean Buga (nee Mazier) of Brandon. Mr. Clark was born March 11, 1929 at Hartney, Manitoba and attended public and high school in the area. After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 1951, Mr. Clark worked in Calgary, Alberta, where he met Josephine of Brandon. They married in Brandon on August 22, 1953. He then worked in England, until settling in the Hamilton area in 1955. Mr. Clark was a long time employee of H. H. Robertson Inc. (formerly Robertson-Irwin Ltd.) of Hamilton and a resident of Burlington, since 1959. Mr. Clark was a member of Port Nelson United Church. His work in genealogy, after retirement, has touched many. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at Brockie Donovan Funeral Home, 332-8th Street, Brandon, on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place at the Brandon Cemetery on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Dan Pope officiating. If desired, expressions of sympathy to CAMA Woodlands Nursing Home (where Josephine resides), 159 Panin Road, Burlington, ON L7P 5A6 or to the Carpenter Hospice, 2250 Parkway Drive, Burlington, ON, L7P 1T1 would be sincerely appreciated by the family.