Obituary of Elizabeth 'Betty' Clarke

CLARKE: Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Batten) – A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Stittsville, Betty Clarke passed away at Riverview Gardens Nursing Home on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the age of 89. Born in Winnipeg, Betty was the beloved wife of the late Hugh M. Clarke (1992). Loving mother to the late Jeffrey M. Clarke (1999) and Susan Clarke (Claude) of Chatham. Proud grandmother of Andrew Clarke (Carla) of Stittsville, David Clarke (Ashley) of Orleans and Carley DaSilva (Joe) of Chatham. Great-grandmother to Willem, Liam and Benjamin Clarke of Stittsville, Charlotte Clarke of Orleans and Avery and Meghan DaSilva of Chatham. Betty loved entertaining her family and friends, and playing a good game of bridge, but nothing made her happier than the love of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with a private family memorial to follow at a later date. Donations made in memory of Betty to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. Arangements entrusted to: McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario, 519-351-2040.