William “Bill” Clare
Died: March 11, 2018 | Place: Residence
Obituary
CLARE, Bill….
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 11, 2018, William “Bill” Clare in his 85th year. Loved and loving husband of Norma (Dunn) Clare for 60 years. Caring and proud Dad of Debbie (Randy), Nancy, Jeff (Lianne) and the late Baby Michael John. Adored by grandchildren Amanda (Tyler), Katie (Kody), Stephanie, Jordyn and great grandchildren Aubree, Nathan, Brielle, Jessa, Karson and Kayleigh. Brother-in-law of George (Joan) Dunn and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, John and Marjorie Clare and parents-in-law Norman and Bernice Dunn, and sister-in-law Carol (Jack) Kinciad. Bill was the former co-owner of Fletcher-Clare Contracting Company. He was a long-time member of Riverside United Church and Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F. & A. M. Deep gratitude is expressed to Reverend David Exley, Dr. David Dixon, University Hospital staff and the VON “E” Shift. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London and from 12:30 – 1:30 pm on Saturday at the church. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Oakridge Lodge No. 708 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 pm. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9 or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Program (CAMH), c/o Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue London, ON N6C 4V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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The loss in unmeasurable, but so is the love left behind. You were the best grandpa anybody could have ever asked for. You were so proud of your granddaughters, but we were also so proud of you. Oh, how you will be missed tremendously.
I’ll see you later, grandpa.
Love always,
Amanda
Norma and family,
Please know that we are thinking of you all and continuing to pray for God’s love and support in this sad time.
LOVE & PRAYERS,
Don & Judy
My thoughts are with you Norma and Family. The memories and fun we had will always be cherished and never be forgotten .
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Please know Riverside United Church holds your family in our prayers. Blessings.
Linda Platt-Malpage
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they comfort each other at this difficult time.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Norma and family at this sad time. Bill was one of the finest men I knew. He was a great Mason. He was thoughtful, kind and considered. He will be greatly missed by all those fortunate to have known him.
Norma, Debbie and Family,
I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.
Haley Linklater
Norma and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill will be sadly missed.
We are out of the country right now and won’t be able to attend his celebration of life.
Know that your are in our prayers.
Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pat and Don.
Norma & Family,
We’re so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Such a fine man! We always enjoyed our visits with him at the ETS events over the years. Our sincere condolences.
Dear Norma,Debbie and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your loss.
Bill was a fine gentleman and will be missed by so many.
Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. From our family to yours – may your many cherished memories bring you solace and the many lives touched by his exemplary example live on as his legacy.
As Stratfordites we go back such a long, long time. I still remember all of your family and what a wonderful family it was! I’m so sorry for your loss. I understand it. And also sorry that Iwill be unable to see you in the next few days. At my ripe old age, I have decided to move and this happens to take place this weekend. However, I will be thinking of you and send you my heartfelt sympathy. Barbara Bain
305- 100 Bond St. E., Oshawa L1G0B7.
Our sincere sympathy to Norma and family. Bill’s passing is another reminder that our Riverside family has lost a key member. Our prayers are with you.
to all the Clare family…
I just learned about Bill’s passing today, too late to get to the services. Bill was a wonderful person, a loving husband, great dad and grandfather (as well as great grandfather). I know that this family will pull together and be stronger for his loving support as you know he will be watching down on you all from heaven. My heart is breaking that I couldn’t be there to support you especially as you always have been so supportive of me. Know that the Father’s loving arms will embrace Bill on his next adventure. Love Sue
Dear Norma, Debbie and Families, so sorry to here of Bill’s passing. We were out of the country and did not hear about it until today. We have fond memories of Bill and of course you and Debbie at work. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love as always, Paul, Cindy and Jonathon Stewart