Georgina Clarke (nee Squires)
October 22, 1937 to July 27, 2023
Obituary
On July 27, 2023 the light of heaven led the way home for Georgie. Passing away peacefully in her sleep at age 85 with her husband Wallace, daughter Karen, Son-in-Law Greg, and her Grandson Justin attending her bedside to say good-bye. It was the last of many gatherings of family together with her; gatherings that made her life rich in joy and love.
On other occasions it was Georgie who would attend on her family. She was always ready to pour a cup of tea and prepare you something to eat. If you were in the house at 12:00 pm, you could be sure that Georgie was in the kitchen preparing food and boiling the kettle. You could count on being called to “com’mon” to the dinner table where there was always an invitation to “have some more.”
Georgie grew up on a farm on Dogberry Hill in St. Phillips, and in her teen years she taught children on Bell Island. She was married for 65 years to Wallace Clarke her sweetheart from grade school. They settled in St. Philips raising two children, while Georgie ran the community store “Clarke’s Convenience” for 29 years. Later in life, she became First Officer on the Georgie Girl, a forty-two foot Yacht moored at the CBS Yacht club under the command of her husband Captain Wally Clarke. She loved to fish, ride on the skidoo, and camp at the family cabin in Terra Nova which she continued to do well into her 80s. But most of all she loved her husband, children and grandchildren, sisters and brother and families. She was always thinking of them and asking about their welfare right up until the last minutes of her life. She will be dearly missed and her memory treasured.
Georgie was predeceased by her parents William and Lily May Squires and sister Edie Tucker and brother William Squires. Left with a lifetime of fond and loving memories, her husband Wallace, devoted children, daughter Karen Osmond and her husband Greg, son Craig and his wife Erna, grandchildren Matthew Osmond (Fai), Timothy Osmond (Julie), Justin Osmond (Chelsea), Jared Osmond (RaeAnne), Avery Clarke (Lauren), Nathan Clarke; 10 great-grandchildren Myah, Ben, Brynn, Isla, Jack, Sam, Imogen Georgina, Arthur, Bella, and Brian. Georgie will also be fondly remembered and missed by her sisters Emma Aitken and Olga Batten (Dave), many nieces and nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service celebrating Georgie’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at the St. Phillips Anglican Church. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
“Family: Where life begins & love never ends”
To dear Karen and Greg ; Matthew, Timothy, Justin and Jared
Our sincere sympathies to you in this time of loss. We remember your mother, Karen, always so supportive and very proud of her family! May God bless and comfort.
Dear Wallace and family. We are so very sorry when we heard the news of Georgie’s passing it was so sad. Though many years have passed since seeing you both, I will never forget your kindness to our family. My parents (the late Leo and Anne Lawlor) would visit your store often and the memories especially Georgie’s smile and such kindness have always been a wonderful memory for me. May this beautiful lady rest in peace. Heaven has acquired a sweet Angel! Our deepest condolences to you and all the family and wishing you continued strength with each passing day.
So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. Mom and her were the best of friends. She was a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace.
Dear Wallace, Craig, Karen and extended family,
Our dearest condolences to you all as you mourn the loss of Georgie. She was always so sweet and kind whenever I had the opportunity to meet her. I know she will be deeply missed by many who have been impacted by her life.
Love and prayers for you all at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to you all. She was such a sweet and lovely lady. God bless you all.
I am so saddened to hear this. Georgie was a kind lady always with a smile. She was loved by many and most definitely left a lasting impression on those who knew her. You will be forever missed. Rest in Peace lovely lady. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.
My deepest sympathy to you all. She was such a lovely, kind lady.
Craig , Erna and family
We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a quiet lady who always had a beautiful smile . Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time . Sending hugs to you all .
Karen and Troy
Mr Clarke, Craig, Karen and families
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your wife/mother.. Please be assured of our prayers during this difficult time.
To the Clarke family, we are so sorry to hear this news. Our condolences to all and sending positive energy.
Wallace and family,
So veery sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Fond memories of going to Clarke’s Store during my childhood and seeing Georgina behind the counter. She was always welcoming and kind.
Sincere Condolences to Georgina’s family.
Dear Karen and Family,
Deepest condolences to you on the passing of your mom. May all the memories help ease your loss and bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Ros
(Uncle) Wallace, Karen, Craig & families,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. May your memories of (Aunt) Georgie bring you comfort.
My sincere sympathy to you, Wallace, and to your family, and to dear Georgie’s sisters and their families at this sad time. May God bless and comfort you all.
Violet Ruelokke
Wallace, Karen,Craig and families.
Our thoughts are with you all.. Your wife and mother was such a lovely lady and as you wrote she always asked after others. May you find solace in your memories.
So saddened to hear of Georgie’s passing. Sincere condolences to all the family. She was a very sweet, gentle and kind lady
Wallace & Family. Deepest sympathy on Georgina’s passing. God Bless you all. She was a sweet, gentle lady. Our families grew up near each other on Dog Berry Hill Road and were always best of friends, especially my sister Joan and Georgie. They are both now Safe In The Arms of Jesus. Georgie and Doug and I always had great chats and a laugh when we met. RIP Georgie.
Dear Uncle Wallace,Karen and Craig and their respective Spouses and Children and Great Grand Children;
Sorry to hear of Aunt Georgie’s passing. An amazing person to so many people ….for me she was my Aunt and loved not just by me but to all that knew her. She had a heart of gold and touched so many along Life’s Path. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you work your way through the pain of losing a Loved One that meant so much to so many..
Love Larry,Christina,Victoria and Kim.
Dear Karen and family,
We are very saddened to hear about your dear mother. I have many fond memories of your mom as she always greeted you with a warm smile and kind words. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.
May God bless and take this beautiful soul..Rest in peace, as you were such an angel. Thank you for always being so helpful, good and loving to your community. You will be sadly missed.
Lillian and Todd Squires.
Dear Wallace, Karen and Craig
I am so sorry you have lost your wife and mother.
Georgie was such a lovely kind and loving person.
She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends
She has left great memories for everyone.. We will all remember her with great fondness.
Love and blessings,
Lin
Wallace and family, for those of us growing up so close to Clarke’s Store, learning of Georgie’s passing has been very sad. Regardless of the name on the Store, we have never stopped saying we are going into Clarke’s, but most often we say “we are going into Georgie’s.”
Whatever mischief we may have been up to, once we entered the store, Georgie’s presence automatically transformed us, to our best behavior. Our best behavior was displayed for our Parents, Grandparents and Georgie.
God’s Speed Georgie
Dear Wallace, Karen, Craig and Family,
So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. I have many fond memories of spending time with Olga and all her family. I do remember taking in the clothes with her when Georgie’s family was very young and still living in the apartment by the store. She was always the most pleasant, lovely woman. Rest in peace.
Sincerely, Carole and Family
I would like to send my deepest condolences and sympathy to my Uncle Wallace and my cousins Karen and Craig and families on the passing of my dear,kind and loving aunt who I will always love and miss,I’m praying that her family will have the strength to get through this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences to all the family on the loss of Georgie. She was a lovely lady. RIP Georgie.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Georgina’s family. She was a wonderful person inside and out. May She Rest In Peace!!! Hugs to you all!!!
Wallace and family , so sorry to hear about the passing of Georgina. she was a beautiful and wonderful lady. she will be missed by all who knew her. god bless you all.
Sorry for your loss Matt,
We are a reflection of people we love before us and even tho I never meet your grandmother, i know she must of been someone really special, because of the influence she had on your live, to be the person your are today and the person she is so proud of.
Wallace, our sincere condolences to you and your family. really sorry to hear of Georgies passing. glad we had a short time with boyh of you at a dinner in st philips church a short while ago . brought back a lot of memories .Georgie was special person and will be imissedby all family and friends. bless you all.
Mrs Clarke was a beautiful lady. I spent all my spare time and weekends visiting my grandparents Hayward and Dorothy Squires… and no trip to st Philips was complete without a visit to Clarke’s Store. Georgie welcomed me everytime, inquiring about my grandparents before sending me on my way. “Watch yourself on that road” she’d say.
Rest in peace Mrs Clarke, you’ve earned it
My sincere condolences to Karen and family. I got to know her thru Edith and over the years I enjoyed dropping down to Edith’s when she was there..
Also from Harold.
Wallace & Family,
Sincere Condolences at this very difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Georgie was a beautiful lady, treasure your wonderful memories. RIP 🙏
Wallace and family………..so sorry to hear of Georgies passing. It was always a pleasure to chat with her when we would meet. We will miss her beautiful smile. Sincere sympathy.
Our condolences on your mother’s passing. May you have many good memories of better times. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Wallace,Karen,,Craig, Emma,Olga, and all your families. Deepest sympathy to you all. Growing up on Dogberry Hill Road I knew Georgie’s family well. Emma and I were good friends as were Olga and my sister Carole. Georgie , I got to know as I got older., and felt very close to here in St. Philip’s these past years since retirement. They were regular parishioners at the 8::30 services in Church and attended many of our functions. It was at a Church supper that I last talked with her. She was always so sweet, told me she loved seeing me in Church., and loved taking Communion. Wallace, that night I joked with you both about being hard of hearing, how much fun it must be talking with each other. Although you both laughed, I’m not quite sure you understood what I said. And you both always smiled a lot. Wallace i know your heart is broken, but I believe you will meet again., in the nearer presence of God. May our wonderful Jesus comfort you and bring you peace, and may dear “Georgie Girl” rest in peace and rise in glory.
Wallace, Karen, Craig, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Wife / Mother. She was a wonderful lady. God Bless.
My deepest sympathy to Wallace and all Georgie’s family. We grew up very good friends on Dogberry hill Road but drifted apart over the years. Later when we did meet each other we always had a chat and gave each other a hug. I know she will be deeply missed by her loving family. Rest in peace Georgie, GOD BLESS.
Karen and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.. She sounds like a lovely lady and wonderful mother who will be sadly missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Joanne
Wallace, Karen & Craig. So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. It seems like only yesterday that I or a family member would go to the store to get something for Mom, sometimes five times a day.. Georgie always had a smile on her face and say a genuine hello. She was a wonderful lady.
So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing she was such a sweet lady. Condolences to all her family I’m sure she will be missed especially her beautiful smile.
Karen and Greg
Andy a I offer our condolences con the passing of your mother.
From reading the obituary we can tell she lived life to the fullest and was a well loved mother and grandmother!
Our thoughts are with you and the family!
Mandy, Mac Tucker and family send condolences to the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Georgie was Mandy’s Godmother and beside being great friends to Mac and Joan, Joan wrote in her Grandmother book to Susan, Mandy’s daughter, that most of all she missed the time she spent with her childhood friend, Georgie. Remembering her today and sending sympathy to all who knew her. God bless you all!
Wallace & family. So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. Our thoughts are with all her family at this difficult time.
For all the years this wonderful lady ran Clarkes store she was a community ambassador . Good job Georgie nobody could have done it better . . I am proud and lucky to have known you . If there is a God you will rest in peace in your share of Heaven
So Sorry, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All At This Sad Time, She Was A Beautiful Kind Lady.
So Sorry, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All At This Sad Time, She Was A Beautiful Kind Lady.
With great memories of good times at the RNYC please accept our deepest sympathy at this time
Dave & Bonnie Cook
So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. She was a kind and lovely lady.
My sincere sympathy to you all.
Alice Finn
Wallace and family: We are so sorry to hear of Georgina’s passing. May the beautiful memories comfort you all at this very sad and difficult time. May she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to Wallace and family. I was so saddened by this very sad news. I have many fond memories of Georgie, always smiling and welcoming.. May she rest in peace. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady who will be missed terribly. My condolences to you all🙏😥
OMG! So sorry to her about Aunt Georgie! She was well lovedm & a great Lady! Vondolence to all her Family!
Wallace,Karen and Craig,
So sorry to hear the news of Georgina’s passing.
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Wallace, Karen, Craig and families, such a beautiful and fitting tribute to a beautiful woman. Georgie was the true definition of beautiful inside and out. May she rest peacefully. Thinking of you all in prayer at this time of sadness.. Sending much love.
My sincere condolences to you Wallace and your entire family.
Georgina was a big part of my childhood with lasting fond memories of her wonderful smile peering down from high above the counter when a quarter bought me many-a-time a pop, a bag of chips and a chocolate bar.
Dorothy and Hayward’s Bob
Wallace and Family
So very sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sorry to hear of her passing, both her & Wallace were family friends for decades. I crew up spending many hours skidooing, boating & water skiing with Karen & Craig. Her passing will leave a hole in my heart, rest assured my thoughts and prayers are with you & I will always have memories of the good times our families shared. Rest in peace
Wallace and family:
So saddened to hear about Georgie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. RIP.
So saddened to hear of Georgie’s death but know she is at peace and in a better place, will cherish beautiful memories of the gentle, kind, loving Person I knew her as, sending love and prayers to all her family,