Mary Jeannetta Clarke

Mary is survived by her loving children, Pat (Dale) Porters Lake, Laurie (Rob) Halifax, Jake (Teresita) Dartmouth and twins Jed, (Gerald) Vancouver, Ted (Terrance) Halifax, and by her brother, Jack, Gatineau. She was a very proud grandmother of Jimmy, Michelle, Harrison, Mallory, Victoria, Wesley, Zachary, and Zoe.

She was predeceased by her husband Terry Clarke, brothers Murdock, Jim, Ronald, Joseph, and sister Mary Frances.

Mary was born on April 23rd, 1929 in Halifax to George and Jessie (nee Gillis) Power, the youngest of seven.

She was educated at College St. School and Convent of the Sacred Heart School in Halifax. Mary worked many years in banking. Her many banking clients will remember her smile and her conversation at the wicket, especially at the Bank Of Montreal on Gottingen St from 1946 to 1958, and then with the Royal Bank for 20 years, including St Mary’s University and the Morris/Barrington Branch.

Mary married Terry on June 22nd 1957. Her children remember Mary as an amazing and patient mother who created a warm home for them and their friends. She enjoyed music, laughter and friends, and loved her piano and often played during family gatherings.

Mary made the medical books as she was a cancer survivor of over 40 years after being treated with a radical new process in her early fifties by Dr. Bodurtha. Mary’s strong faith was her support in this crisis of her life and was her foundation throughout.

Mary is best remembered as an incredibly caring person who genuinely loved, and was loved by, all her knew her.

A funeral is scheduled for February 10th at 1:30 p.m. at St Mary’s Basilica with a reception to follow at Lebanese Cultural Centre, 6141 Chebucto Rd, Halifax

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to Snow Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the Care workers of Northwood and the VON nursing staff for their care and dedication.