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Charles Clarke (died 2017)

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Charles Clarke
Chuck
Born1934-07-02
Died2017-11-25
Occupationsheet metal worker
Father
Mother
Partner
Children

Charles Clarke ((1934-07-02)2 July 1934 – 25 November 2017(2017-11-25) (aged 83)) was a sheet metal worker and vintage automobile enthusiast who lived in the Thunder Bay area.[1][2]

Life and family

Charles Clarke was born on July 2, 1934. He was a dedicated member of the S.M.W.I.A. Union Local 357. Known for his sense of humor and passion for mechanics, he spent much of his time in his garage working on stationary engines and vintage vehicles, including a Model A, a Model T, and a Mercury. He frequently participated in local fairs and car shows to display his work.[1]

He was married to his wife Carol for fifty-six years. He was the father of Kathleen Clarke and Patrick Clarke. His family also included his granddaughters Tori-Ann Colosimo and Cora Schaaf-Clarke. He was predeceased by his parents, Beatrice and Charles Clarke.[1]

Charles Clarke died on November 25, 2017. A celebration of his life was scheduled for December 16, 2017, at the Murillo Town Hall.[1]

Newspaper record

  • Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2017-12-02.[2]
    • Recorded as occurring 25 November 2017.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Charles Clarke, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2017-12-02, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 2 December 2017, p. 1(B)