Obituary of Eileen Clarke

CLARKE, Eileen Emma (nee McCoppen). Peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2nd at Amica Swan Lake, Markham in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Clarke. Dear Mother to Paul Clarke (Fran), Laureen Lucas, Wayne Clarke (Brigitte), and Melanie Bays (Gord). Loving Grandmother to Shannon Smith, Chris Clarke, Kelly Kaliczynski, Carey De Jager, Dana Laurie and the late Dean Clarke. Great Grandmother to Emily, Grady, Grace, Tessa, Benson, Peyton, Holly, Clara, Samantha, Angela and Roger. Predeceased by her two brothers Jim (Kay) and George (Rhona). Eileen was born on December 19, 1925 to Mearl and Gerald McCoppen, and was loved by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins and countless friends. Eileen loved spending her summers in Muskoka, and had many passions in life including gardening, baking, bowling, line dancing, and her gift of sharing laughter and joy with her smiling blue eyes. Visitation will take place at the DIXON GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St., N. Markham from 5-8 on Wednesday, July 5 and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, July 6 at 11am. Lunch reception to immediately follow service prior to Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. Memorial Donations may be made in Eileen's memory to Cystic Fibrosis, The Alzheimer's Society of Canada, or the charity of your choice.