James Leo Clarke
November 20, 1957 to September 15, 2026
Obituary
Passed peacefully away with family by his side on September 15, 2026, following a lengthy illness with cancer.
Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary Clarke; infant sister, Marion Teresa Clarke; and wife, Carol Clarke.
Leaving to mourn are his brother, Edward Clarke; daughter, Jacqueline Clarke; son-in-law, Brandon Tracey; and his well-loved fur babies, Chester, Zelda, and Tarzan.
The family would also like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Chancellor Park for their care, compassion, and support during James’s time there.
Visitation: Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road.
Family visitation on Saturday 19 September from 1PM to 3PM.
Public visitation on Sunday 20 September from 2PM – 4PM.
Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road, on Monday 21 September at 2PM.
Flowers are welcome and donations in James’s memory may be made to the SPCA St. John’s, Beagle Paws, or Heavenly Creatures in keeping with his love of animals.
Schedule
Visitations
1 p.m. - 3 p.m on September 19, 2026
2-4 p.m. on September 20, 2026
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment
2:00pm, Monday September 21st
Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road
Deepest condolences to Jim’s family. I too have many fond memories of childhood in and around the Clarke home on Morris Avenue – many moons ago.. RIP Jim.
To Edward and family. So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Brings back memories of when I lived in the old neighborhood.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Went to school with Jim from Holy Cross up to high school. Jim was a quiet studious type, and pretty well knew all the answers in class exams. He was a great friend and we worked on many computer and electronic projects together. His family opened their home to us all. Jim, you’ll be surely missed.
To Edward and Jacqueline, I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It’s been a while since I had seen Jim, but he was such a lovely person. And Jacqueline, I met you a few times when I ran into you and your dad around the city. It was so obvious to see how much he loved you and cared for you. I was sorry to have missed his wake, due to illness. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jim’s family and friends. God bless, and may he rest in peace. 🙏
Rhonda (Reardon) Ivany
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Lots of memories from Morris Avenue.
Another good one gone for sure!
My condolences to Ed and the family .
Roxanne Cross Crocker
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Sincere condolences to Jim’s family and friends. Lots of good memories from Morris Avenue growing up. RIP Jim.
Deepest condolences. Thinking of the family at this time. RIP Jim.
Dear Edward, Jacqueline
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I also apologize I can’t get to the wake today.
God bless and know that he’s with his wife, Carol and his parents.
Happy memories always
Korona (Reardon) Brophy
Sorry for your loss
I know he will be greatly missed
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He will always be near you in both your mind and heart.
All of us at the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) who work with Jacqueline are very sad to hear the news of your father’s illness and passing and offer our condolences. We wish the entire family the very best.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Sincere condolences to Jim’s family and friends. Lots of great memories from Morris Ave.
With deepest sympathy to Ed and Jim’s family.
I have many very fond memories of Jim from the 70’s and 80’s on Morris Ave. The Clarke house was the center of activity. Car repairs and rebuilds, camper van renos, numerous photo and movie shoots and viewings, electronics projects and, of course, parties. The stereo and organ were often flat out. Jim was always there with his laugh and his camera. He was such a great guy and a lot of fun.
I hope that your many wonderfull memories of Jim help you through this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss.
RIP
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I went right up through school with him at Holy Cross. He was always a quiet guy and never got into trouble. I remember he has the quirkiest hearty laugh. Rest easy Jim, catch you on the other side.
Jim was a great man. I got to know him for over 10 years, and he’s been like a father to me. Jim was always passionate about his baking, photography, and video editing, he also loved his piano and was always teaching himself new songs to learn and play on the piano. I used to always enjoy his homemade cookies and bread, as well as him showing me some of his video editing and the process he used for older and newer photos and videos.
Jim always knew how to brighten a room with his beautiful smile, and heart of gold. Jim was a fantastic father to his daughter, and a wonderful husband to his late wife. They were his whole world.
He was also an amazing cat dad to his late cats, and currently living cat Chester who is in mine and Jacqueline’s care. He was also a great Cat Grandpa to mine and Jacqueline’s cat Zelda and a Reptile Grandpa to our crested gecko Tarzan.
Jim was a very determined, and outgoing person, and he will truly be missed. I’m glad to have met him, and will always proudly call him my father in law. Thank you for everything
Rest in peace Jim, know that your daughter, Cat, and home is in safe and loving hands,
To Ed and Jackie
Our sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. I had many great memories and excursions with Jim over the years. Always a great get together at #9 Morris RIP Jim.
Bruce & Michella Snow
So very sorry for your loss Jacqueline. It was a pleasure to have met such a kind and thoughtful man.
He would have been so proud of you today.
May he rest in peace.
Dearest Jacqueline – I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest and peace and be reunited with your mom and loved ones in heaven.