With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Wayne Clarke on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, age 56 years. Predeceased by his father Leslie; brother Joe; parents-in-law Veronica and Dan Dyer and brother-in-law Frank Dyer. Leaving to mourn with loving memories his wife Janet of 34 years; his two children whom he loved and adored Danielle (Matt) and Shane (Ashlynn); his pride and joy, grandson David (Poppy's Boy); mother Helen; sisters Brenda (Cynthia) and Joy; sisters-in-law Mary Lou (Kent), Linda (Terry), Phyllis, Brenda (Wayne) and Sheila (Gus); brothers-in-law Danny (Wendy), Ed (Judy) and Bob (Dawn), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wayne was a retired Provincial Government employee for 38 years, where he enjoyed his career, and made many friends along the way. Cremation has taken place at Wayne's request. Visitation from Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 noon - 3 p.m. with Funeral Service to follow from Caul's Chapel at 3 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the M.S. Society or Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.

"Your wings were ready, but my heart was not"