Condolences
We are deeply saddened to hear of Clare's passing. The kids always called him Uncle Clare. Clare and Ann would always pop down our way for visits out of the blue and we always had a wonderful time. Other times, we would come up their way and visit them. Clare and Ann always had lots of food and hospitality and they kept the kids entertained when they were young. Clare shared so many stories about the family, pictures and videos. He was a bright spot in our lives.
Jim Sr. will miss Clare dearly as he became real close with cousin Clare after the his mom and dad both passed. Clare was like Jim's link to his parents and he cherished Clare. Clare was funny, full of stories, and a wealth of information.
And to Ann; we hope you are doing better and wishing well. We think of you often. Our hearts go out to all of families and to Gina, Guy and Paul...please keep in touch. We have the memories of a wonderful man in common. We love and miss you Clare.
Paul, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Best wishes to you and your family.
Mary, Gina, Guy and Paul - I'd like to share my sympathy with you on the death of Clare. I knew him many years ago but we had lost touch and someone just informed me about his passing. I'm sad that there will not be a public memorial for him as I would have liked to share some memories from when I knew your Dad in the 60's and 70's. I regret not keeping in touch with him.
It seems to me from his obituary that there must be reasons for Mary, Paul and Guy not being mentioned in it - I was really saddened and personally disappointed in that. I hope it was not a decision of Clare's. It seems he has remarried since I knew him.
Kids, whatever has come and gone in time I knew your Dad back when you were all little and I know he loved his wife and children and I feel compelled to share that sentiment with you now given what is so blatently lacking in his obituary. I don't know what changed but I know there was a time when things were certainly different.
Family dysfunction is nothing new and it's usually the result of one or two stubborn personalities and sometimes some mis-information that is shared through the "telephone game".
I hope you are all well and I wish you all the best and hope that you have some fond memories of your Dad that you can focus on in your time left on this Earth.
God Bless
Burt
Paul - Very sorry for your loss. Sympathies to you and the family.
We would like to send our condolences to Clare’s family. He was my daughter’s bus driver . She said he was one of her most favorite bus drivers at NDPS Warm smiles were always there in her memories of him. At holidays he always had a sweet piece of fudge or candy canes.
The Houston family
My sincerest condolences Paul. I hope you and your family can remember all the happy memories of your father during this difficult time.
Paul, please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
Dear Paul, I'm sorry to learn about the passing of your father. I remember meeting him when he piped an event in the past. Please accept my condolences.
Paul, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. It looks like the Funeral Home made a mistake and omitted your name and your brothers?? Hopefully they will fix this. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Jeff
We met Clare five years ago when he began to drive my twins to school on his bus in New Dundee. Clare was always friendly and kind. Years after my kids stopped riding his bus, he continued to give them cards and treats at Christmas and other holidays.
Clare will be missed by our family and the New Dundee PS community.
Dear Gina
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I remember when he was the Pipe Master of the Royal Canadian Legion in Brantford with my brother David.
May the memories you have of your dad heal your heart.
Sending you a big hug,
Cristil
Beckett Glaves
Funeral Home
88 Brant Avenue
Brantford, ON
N3T 3H3
P: (519) 752-4331
