Obituary of John Clark

<h1>John Clark</h1> 1923 – 2006 Passed away, peacefully, at home, on Saturday, December 23, 2006, after a short battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1923 in Stratford, London, England, John served with the British Navy (Combined Operations Assault Landings) in the Second World War. He was a veteran of Dieppe, North Africa, Sicily, Isle of Elba, Anzio and D-Day. He also served in India under the command of Lord Louis Mountbatten. John and his family emigrated from England and settled in Kitchener-Waterloo in May, 1957. John is survived by his four children, Linda and husband David Woodhall of Waterloo, Teresa and husband Richard Whaley of Kitchener, John and wife Juanita of Niagara Falls, and Lesley Heeley of Kitchener. John is also survived by grandchildren, Wendy Woodhall (husband Jason Denhart), Nancy Woodhall (fiance Paul Bodendistel), Joanne Disbrow (husband Ken Disbrow), Amanda Whaley (partner Zak Jaipersaud), Ben Whaley (wife Sarah), Jonathan Clark, Joel Clark, Kaitlin Heeley, Kelsey Heeley, and great-grandchildren, James, Elyse, Mya, Sean, Indigo, Jack and Ava. John is also survived by Joyce Manston (sister-in-law), and Janet Manston (niece) both of Waterloo, and sister Phylis Perks (husband Jack), niece and nephews in England. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Sylvia (1999) with whom he spent over 55 years of happiness and devotion; his parents John Appleby and Phylis Clark, sister Matilda, and brothers Eddie, Syd and James. Also predeceased by beloved brother-in-law Albert Manston (2001). Special thanks to John’s devoted physician, Dr. R. Hunter, palliative care physician Dr. D. Ward, and nurses Joan, Nancy and Paula from Care Partners. Cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11 a.m. with memorial visitation one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. Reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Condolences and memorial donations to Lisaard House or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of John, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. John’s lifelong bravery and sense of humour were with him to the end.