Clarke, Ronald Robert
– Age 79, of Chester, and formerly of Sherbrooke, passed
away quietly on May 15, 2015 at Shoreham Village, Chester. Ron was a
son of the late Robert and Florence (Helpard) Clarke. Ron was
self-taught and could fix anything. As a young man, he had a passion
for cars and spent several years as a body-man then worked as the GM
of Canavan’s Insurance Adjusters Halifax, and at the end of
his working years returned to the body shop as a foreman for Fairley
& Stevens in Dartmouth. After retiring, Ron moved to
Sherbrooke. He was Warden and Parish Warden of St. James Anglican
Church. Ron had a great love of the outdoors, enjoyed trout and salmon
fishing; feeding and watching the birds and loved cutting and piling
wood. Ron never talked a lot but was always thankful for any service
or kindness shown to him. In 2007, Ron moved to New Ross with
Lorraine, where he enjoyed renovating their home and tinkering in the
shed or heading out with one of his chainsaws to clean up fallen
trees. Ron is survived by his beloved companion Lorraine Hiltz, New
Ross; daughters, Karen (Andy) Tannahill, Lysa (Michael) April, Rhona
(Curtis) Carroll; grandchildren Kyle, Jesse, Allan, Samantha; sister,
Alyce Walker, a nieceand nephews. Cremation has taken place and
services will be held on Wednesday, May 27th at
1 p.m. in St. James Church, Sherbrooke and on Friday, June
5th at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771
Main Street, Dartmouth. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens.
Family flowers only. Donations in Ron’s memory can be made
to Feed Nova Scotia or St. James Anglican Church, Sherbrooke. Special
thanks to staff at Shoreham Village, family and friends for all their
comfort and support. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gwgiffin.com
or Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Safe Journey
Dad