Frances Elizabeth Clarke

The same way she lived her life, she left this life – with grace and dignity. Surrounded by her loved ones, Frances passed away on September 7, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81. She is survived by her daughters Kim (Mike) Stockie, Sandy Clarke and sons Greg Clarke, Sean (Julie) Clarke as well as her grandchildren Bridget (Matt) Parsons, Patricia (Sam) Stockie Abdallah, Brad Stockie, Jessica Stockie, Oliver Clarke and Gracie Clarke. Frances has again been joined up with her husband John Clarke (1992) and sons Dennis (1992) and John Jr. (1960). Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of Frances’ life on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11am at the RATZ-BECHTEL FUNERAL HOME, 621 King Street West, Kitchener (519-745-9495). Visitation will be from 10-11am with a Memorial Service directly following. As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“God saw she was getting tired and the cure was not to be. So he put his arms around her and whispered “Come with me”.”

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to nurse Judy Stuart and the palliative care team at the Hospice of Waterloo Region, Drs. Susan Irwin and Stephen Keleher and Helen Houde of Gamma-Dynacare Labs. Your care and support in Frances’ final months was outstanding!