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Arthur CLARKE Obituary

QSM - Retired Police Peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury on Monday, November 27, 2023, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Kevin Beadle, Trish and Chris Henderson, Pauline and Steve Tranter, Stephen and Sharon. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren. A funeral mass celebrating Arthur's life will be held at the St Thomas' Catholic Church, 12 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, November 30 at 11.00am, followed by the interment at The Timaru Public Cemetery Timaru. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email- [email protected] or call on 6862148. Messages to: the Clarke Family, C/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald on Nov. 28, 2023.

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Roseanne Sheridan (Sullivan)

November 30, 2023

Love and prayers to you all at this sad time for you <3

I remember well the New Year celebrations at the Gorge camp, McKeowns and Taeris, with Arthur joining in when he finished his work shift. The Bonfire and times shared with the families.

Rosary Sunday processions, wonderful baking with afternoon teas at your place. In later years visiting you at the village and sharing faith, especially about Medjugorje.

When I think of Arthur, I think of his laugh, his twinkling eyes and his big smile, that spread right across his face to suddenly appear in lighting up his whole countenance, after often looking so very serious. As kids we were never sure if he was being serious or just having us on.
I vaguely recall giving the horse shoe at your wedding. I remember a very pretty lady looking down at me from masses of white chiffon type material that was your dress, Margaret. I couldn't understand why Mum gave me a pretty lacy thing that I then had to give away. Then you and Arthur suddenly being at Mass here in Oamaru in celebrating your anniversary.

Sorry I was unable to be there today.
I will call in when I am in Timaru next. Take care of yourselves.
May God be your strength.

Elisabeth Demmer

November 29, 2023

Dear Margaret and family, my sincere sympathy with the loss of Arthur. Have many memories over the years. Will be thinking of you all.
Elisabeth Demmer

Margaret Holden

November 29, 2023

Mrs Clarke and family. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Many a great memory with Bill and Kath in Lake Tekapo.

Margaret Apes

Dau Hansen

November 29, 2023

Dear Margaret and Family, my sincere condolences and thoughts go to you on the sad loss. I have been privileged having worked with Arthur who was very helpful in so many ways always ready for some fun. May the parsley grow forever! Dau at present in US.

Lynley Sheed Perth WA

November 28, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Julie Brown

November 28, 2023

Dear Margaret & family, sending you my sincere condolences. You have both been part of my entire life. I will see you when I get home. Thinking of you all x

Anne Hore - nee Duffy

November 28, 2023

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Arthur.
He & my late husband David Hore were great mates & work colleagues in Timaru. They had very similar senses of humour I recal. Arthur will be sorely missed I know. A lovely caring man
God bless
Anne Hore
TH 197 / 112 Parata Str
Waikanar

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