Mr. Thomas Tommy Hart Clark

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Thomas H. Clark, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and good friend.

Tom passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010 at the Riverview Health Centre with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tom will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years Anne, daughters Elizabeth (Comrie), Linda (Tim), grandchildren David (Mandi), Dustyn, Christian, Steven and Jessica, and great grandson Taylor. Also left to mourn his passing are, 3 brothers-in-law and wives in Scotland and 1 sister-in-law and husband in the United States, as well as many close friends.

Tom was born on January 22nd 1938 in Glasgow Scotland, the only child of Andrew and Elizabeth Clark. Tom spent his youth enjoying his time as a life boy “Junior Reserve” from 1946-49 and then transferred to the 269th Company of the Boys Brigade. He attended Knightswood School then Stow College of Engineering while serving his apprenticeship at Millburn Motors. He married his sweetheart Anne on November 19,1959 while serving his 2 years National Service with the Royal Engineers in Swindon England 1959-1961.

In 1975 Tom, Anne and their 2 daughters emigrated from Scotland to Winnipeg, where Tom worked for Atomic Transfer until 1998 and finished his working career with Ryan Truck until retirement in 2002.

Tom loved to spend time at the cottage at Hillside Beach and liked to spend winters in Mexico and other sunny places.

Tom dearly loved his grandchildren and loved to watch them play hockey and soccer.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers if friends so desire a donation in Tom’s memory be made to Cancer Care Manitoba 675 McDermot Ave. Rm ON 1160, R3E 0V9

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at HSC 4th floor for their caring and compassion shown to Tom during his time, and special thanks to Dr. James Johnson at Cancer Care Manitoba.

A service to honor Tom’s life was held at Klassen Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 18th at 11 am.

KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME

1897 Henderson Hwy. – 338-0331