Wilson Clark

Our dear father, R. Wilson Clark, born November 17, 1926, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 11th just shy of his 95th birthday. Family had gathered for an early celebration of his birthday where we had prepared at his request, his favourite birthday dinner of steak tartare. After falling into a restful sleep for the night, he slipped away from his life on earth.

Wilson is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Clark, his parents, Robert and Hazel Clark and his sisters Joyce and Margaret Clark. He was a caring and devoted family man and was the father of Diane Clark and her husband Paul Jolicoeur, Gail Kaill and her husband Wes Kaill, Mary Jo Clark and her husband Ron Guitar and Ian Clark and his wife Chris Clark. Grandfather to Raven Clark and his wife Lisa Clark, Roshi Clark, Barbara Kaill, Tony Kaill, Erik Worm and partner Grace Harper and Hilary Worm and her partner Alex Adsetts-Champoux, and Great-Grandy to Noah Kaill.

Wilson was a generous lover of life with a sharp, inquisitive and creative mind, a world traveller with Shirley, a self-taught landscape architect with a passion for Japanese gardens, Power Squadron member, cottage builder, accomplished wood carver of birds, and a voracious reader of current and world affairs with his daily Globe and Mail. He was a long-time member of the "Cinq M's" men's group from Western Tech, the Guelph Wellington Men's Club and the Guelph Country Club where he was an avid golfer, reluctant curler and enthusiastic participant in its rich social life. He forged many lifelong friendships at the Club, in business and throughout his travels with Shirley. He loved his gin martinis and double-caramel magnum bars. A true gentleman, Wilson's mind, spirit and wit were present throughout his life and were still intact until his last day. His family is grateful to his team of caregivers these last few months who cared so deeply for him and supported him and his family.

A celebration of life will take place by invitation to honour this remarkable and accomplished man. Wilson will remain our guiding light as he shines brightly amongst the stars. In memory of Wilson, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.