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CLARKE, Vera Anita (nee Powell) On Monday, August 13, 2007, aged 85 years. Born at home, in Meadowvale, ON, August 9, 1922; raised in Brampton. Predeceased by Robert Lee Clarke, her husband of sixty years, in December 2005. She leaves four children, Jim Clarke (Betty Lam), Gwyneth Lewis (Craig), Alan Clarke (Madeline Weld), and Brian Clarke (Sandra Cooney); eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Betty Stackhouse (Lloyd), her sister-in-law, Pat Clarke (the late Don), and many nephews and nieces. Vera and Bob worked at the National Research Council during the war, then moved to Deep River, ON. Later, they lived in Ottawa, where Vera studied geology and was active in pottery and swimming. They also lived part-time in England, where they leave many friends. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, after 12 noon, Thursday, August 16, 2007, until time of Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Reception to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Robert L. Clarke Scholarship in Medical Physics, Development and Alumni Services, Carleton University, 510 Robertson Hall, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1S 5B6. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/14/2007 - 8/15/2007