Leo Joseph Clarke
February 26, 1932 to April 29, 2025
Obituary
It is with sadness that the family of Leo Joseph Clarke announces his passing at the at the age of 93, on April 29, 2025. The loving and devoted husband of Hersy (Hancock) Clarke who predeceased him in 2014. He passed peacefully away at the Tiffany Village Retirement Residence, St. John’s.
Leo was predeceased by his parents Pius Clarke and Bridget (Dunn) Clarke of South Brook, NL and brother Edward (Ned) Clarke and sister Margaret (Clarke) Turner.
Leaving to mourn daughter Cathy Ann (Lionel) Comeau, sons Gerry, Dale (Jackie), Dean (Anna) and Paul, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Leo was born on February, 26, 1932 and grew up in South Brook and enjoyed the outdoors. This led to his attending the University of New Brunswick Forestry School. Leo enjoyed a long and interesting career with the Federal Forestry services in Corner Brook and St. John’s. He travelled to all parts of Newfoundland and Labrador with a special interest in insects and diseases.
As per Leo’s request, there will be no visitation, and a private family graveside service will take place.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland and Labrador or a charity of the donors choice.
To Clarke family our condolences .fat Dad and grandfather .loving f dad with his love now..to my friend Paul and TJ.. sortry for your loss it was nice get heads up on your dad he hugs to you both..i.
L .sure wonderful memories of you rMm and Dad love Penny ….
To the Clarke famiily conference ..your dad and grandfather was a carry man
Love the picture of him bto my friend Paul and TJ hugs…
Sure great memories.. now I often ask about your dad Paulb
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Dale & Family, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
Bob & Gloria Young
Dale and Family. Thinking of you at this sad time for you.
Dale and family, we’re so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.. Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. .
Dale, Jackie and family
Sad to hear of Mr.Clarkes passing , he was a true gentlemen. thinking of you all at this time.
Michelle,Leon and Ian Fleming
Cathy Ann, Gerry, Dale, Dean, Paul and Families,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. So many great memories of our early years in Corner Brook and then in St John’s., especially the Christmas visits. Take care of yourselves and each other in the days and weeks ahead as you share your memories and celebrate your Dad’s long life. Sending love and blessings to all of you.
Sincere Condolences to the family of the late Leo Clarke, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏
Sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
Seeing his picture brought back so many memories of Corner Brook and the many adventures we had as children.Then having lunch with you guys in Badger when we were on the way to Glovertown.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sorry to hear of Leo’s passing ,cut his hair for him many years.sending condolences to his family
Dale, Jackie and Family,
So sorry for your loss, please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you all. .
Sincere condolences to Cathy and family
Sincere Condolences to Cathy and family on your loss . Thinking of you .
Dale, Jackie and family
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
As a summer student in 1968, Leo was my first boss with Federal Forestry . Spending the summer travelling Central and Western Newfoundland, found Leo to be a true gentleman and great to learn from everything about my chosen profession . Sincere condolences to the family and God Bless..
Ken Butler