Obituary of Marjorie Evelyn Clarke

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie "Midge" Clarke, wife of the late Arthur Clarke announces her passing, which occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on March 19, 1922 in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Selina (Collier) Baldwin. Midge worked at Sears for many years and was a longstanding member of the Pythian Sisters and RCL Ladies Auxiliary. Her interests included politics, her card club, summering on Kennebecasis Island and boating on the Saint John and Kennebecasis Rivers. Midge is survived by her son, Paul Clarke and daughters, Patricia (Michael) Demerchant and Dianne McAllister. She always had a very close and loving relationship with her grandchildren, Daniel, Jennifer, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Nigel and Jessica; as well as great-grandchildren, Carter and Dillon. In addition to her parents and husband, Midge was also predeceased by her sister, Anne (Gordon) Henderson and brothers, Arthur (Edith) Baldwin and David (Lorraine) Baldwin. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home,111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Legion Tribute Service will be held during visitation at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Operation Smile, Leprosy Foundation of Canada or a charity of the donor’s choice.