Obituary of P. Ron Clark

CLARK: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip Ronald "Ron" Clark, on April 6, 2010 at the Assiniboine Centre. Ron was born July 30, 1934 and raised in Brandon. As a young boy he was very active; spending many hours at the South End Community Centre, YMCA, and playing basketball, baseball and hockey. Early in life he was recognized as a reliable employee, never missing a Brandon Greys game as score keeper. He also delivered, on his bike, for Smith's Drug Store. As a young man he worked at Massey Harris, Canada Paint and then in 1956 he started his 39 years of faithful service to the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission. He accepted a management position with the Commission which transferred him and his family to Thompson, MB from 1975 - 1979 where he enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time with new friends and the fellowship of Rotarians. In 1979, he returned to Brandon. Ron took pleasure in his home; finishing the basement and completely landscaping a yard and family vacations. July 8, 1995, Ron retired from the M.L.C.C. with the position District Supervisor. He continued his interests of golf, curling, gardening, wood working, travel and listening to music. He very much enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren whom he cherished. He will be remembered for his humour, reliability and devotion. Left to mourn; love of his life, wife of 49 years, Kathy; children Craig (Edith) of Calgary, Warren (Joy) of Brandon, Alisa (Kevin) Marcin of Brandon and Grandchildren; Bennett, Joseph, Matthew, Amy, Blake and Taylor. Brothers; Larry (Linda) of Elma, MB and Keith (Debbie) of Toronto, ON. Sisters-in-law; Donna Clark and Marion Lacquement, brother-in-law Ron Haigh and many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by; his parents Phil and Hilda Clark, infant sister Donna Joyce, brother Ken Clark, mother-in-law Gladys Haigh, father-in-law Bruce Haigh, and brother-in-law Red Lacquement. A tribute to Ron's life was held April 12, 2010 at Brockie Donovan Chapel with Arlene Robertson officiating. Interment was held in the Brandon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Y.M.C.A. "Capital Fund," 231-8th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 3X2, the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, "Western MB Cancer Care Project," 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3, or to a charity of choice.