Obituary of Margaret Isabel Clark

Margaret Marnie?/Meg? Clark (nee Allan), for whom travel, whether real or vicarious, was an important diversion from daily routine, took flight to her final destination on the morning of 01 September 2010. It was Margarets belief that she would one day spiritually reunite with her soul mate, her late husband and dearest friend, Don Clark. Present at Reginas Pasqua Hospital to see her on her journey were her daughter Robin Clark, daughter-in-law Pat Clark, grandchildren Michael (Robins son), and Chris and Jenny (Pats son and daughter) and her close friend of many years, Wilbur Heinrich. Her son in Vancouver, Michael Clark, unable to be with her, had just spoken with her on the phone. In addition to Don and her parents, James and Catharine Allan, Marnie was predeceased by Dons son, Cam. As well as those family members present at her leaving, she is survived by the children and grandchildren who made her family, Michael Clark (Maureen Shepherd) of Vancouver, BC; Neville Clark of Winnipeg, MB; and Cathy Cloak (and Jessie, her daughter) of Calgary, AB. Always independent and strong-willed, Marnie believed indefatigably in the importance of family and equality for women. She loved jokes, crossword puzzles, knitting and her dogs, especially Sport, her Border Collie. Repeated trips to BC, northern Saskatchewan and Ontario and a journey to Northern Ireland to see her mothers birthplace provided happy memories. But, it was camping trips in western Canada, the Yukon and Alaska with Don, and the rides on his motorcycle that brought her the most joy. In her retirement years, she volunteered with various agencies such as the CNIB, the V.O.N. and through the Regina Humane Society; she made visits with the dogs to cheer the elderly in care homes. She also knitted tirelessly for charities. The family would like to thank Dr. Moola, Dr. Clein and the various medical teams on 4A and in Palliative Care at the Pasqua Hospital. Special thank you to the many supportive friends and neighbors. Thank you, also to Speers Funeral Services for their graceful guidance and advice. Cremation is at Marnies request, and there will be no service. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society, Box 3143, Regina, SK, S4P 3G7 or to Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F-4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1A5. A Come and Go Tea will be held on September 23, 2010 from 7:00 9:00 pm in Speers Family Centre, 2333 Cornwall Street, Regina. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.