Surrounded by the love of his family, and with his wife Susannah by his side, the family of Gerald Clarke sadly announce his peaceful passing on April 14, 2018 on Bell Island, Newfoundland. Gerald is survived by his wife Susannah (McGrath) of 57 years and is the much loved father and father-in-law of Gerry & Sandra Clarke, Sharon & John White, Brian & Violet Clarke, and Brenda & Stephen Shishis. Adored Poppy to Michelle & Ryan Kings, Stephen White, Sarah & Luke Eller, Samantha Clarke & Sean Ribeiro, Christian Clarke, Brian Clarke, Stephanie Shishis and Matthew Shishis. Proud Super Poppy to Maya and Grace Kings. Gerald is predeceased by his parents, Sarah & Eli, sister Tilly, and brother Eli. He leaves to mourn his sisters, Marie, Lucy, and Margaret, his many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and life long friends. They all held a special place in Gerald's heart. He will be lovingly remembered as a family man with a great sense of humour who always loved to tell a joke, his appreciation for music and entertaining others, his fascination with the weather and most of all, his unwavering love and dedication to his family.
A special thank you to the family and friends that went out of their way to offer their support and assistance to both Gerald & Susannah in the last 6 months. We are also eternally grateful to Dr. Laurie and the staff at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre for the compassionate care they extended to our family. Family and friends will be received at Pendergast Funeral Home on Wednesday April 18th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Parish on Thursday April 19th at 2 pm. If wished, memorial donations can be made to the Eastern Health Care Foundation, directed to the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre, Bell Island.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.