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John CLARKE Obituary

CLARKE,
John Joseph Vincent:
Peacefully at home on November 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. Loved husband of Mary, dedicated and loving father and father-in-law to Andrew and Jan, Chris and Bronwyn, Richard and Anneke, Mike and Anna, loved John of Allie, and Ben; Bodhi, and Sashi; Zoë, Quinn, and Izzy, dearly loved brother of Mary Elizabeth, and the late Anne Cecilia, loved uncle of Tim, Greg, and Elizabeth and loved by all the Cowan family. A Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated at St Thomas' Church, Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, November 17 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Neurological Foundation https://neurological.org.nz/ would be appreciated.

Published by Timaru Herald from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2022.

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Colleen Hendren

November 19, 2022

Special thoughts are with you, Mary in the loss of a devoted husband and father.
I have many happy memories of enjoyable times with you all in Timaru
Deepest sympathy

Colleen Hendren

Marion Seguin nee Bignell

November 19, 2022

John was my favorite teacher. He gave me a love of poetry and read us the most brilliant stories. Who can forget Cats or the Otterbury Incident? Mary he adored you! One of the most moving theatrical moments was when he played Jesus , the botanical gardens was the venue and it was so beautiful. Thank you Mary for sharing him for all the years he was involved in the theater. There must have been times you wondered if you would have to make an appointment to see him. Lastly, I became a Catholic in later life and he inspired me with his quiet gentle faith and beautifully read Bible readings.

Don McCully

November 18, 2022

Sorry family, was not able to attend the service.
My condolences especially to you Mary. I will miss this lovely man, who gave so much joy and happiness to so many people over the years.

Meredith Alban/Jones

November 17, 2022

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. John was indeed a lovely gentleman, and I know he will be dearly missed.
With love
Meredith Alban-Jones

Linda Garland

November 17, 2022

Dear Mary we are so sad to hear of John's passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Regards Linda and Donald Garland

Bill Garth

November 17, 2022

Deepest sympathy to John's family. He was an outstanding man in many ways and was extremely helpful. I played Rugby with John at Celtic and was a teacher for a short time. He will be missed. Bill Garth

Viv Peebles

November 17, 2022

We are so sorry to read of John's passing Mary. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Viv and Warren Peebles.

Jon Harris

November 16, 2022

John was Stage manager/production manager of the first play I was in at the Playhouse - Wait Until Dark. A lovely man.

neil McKinnon

November 16, 2022

Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were ; they are now wherever we are
St.Johannes Chrysostomos

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Memorial Events
for John CLARKE

Nov

17

Requiem Mass

2:00 p.m.

St Thomas' Church

Mountain View Road, Timaru, Canterbury

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