Obituary of Thomas Roy Clark

CLARK, Thomas Roy

August 12, 1954 – Calgary, Alberta

March 7, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Tom Clark on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the age of 67 years, after a short but strong battle with brain cancer.

Tom was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was happily married to his wife Joan (Joni) (nee Robson) for over 43 years. He was an inspiring dad to Lyndsay and Chase, and supported them through school, sports, music, and life.

Tom was a welder by trade and worked for Prudential Steel for over 34 years where he met lifelong friends including the many teammates from the Steelers softball team. Tom grew up playing baseball and hockey, and later added golf to his favorite pastimes.

Tom loved music and introduced us to many artists and musical styles. Tom embraced Joan’s passion for travel and together they enjoyed many adventures abroad, often seeing musicians in different cities and countries. He shared his passion for cooking and wine with family and friends.

Besides his loving wife Joan, Tom is survived by his daughter Lyndsay and his son Chase. Tom is also survived by his siblings, Annie (George), Carole, Ray, and Sammie; his in-laws, Leigh (Phil), Bill (Demy), Noni (Colleen), Debbie (Rob) and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his father Roy and mother Ann.

Services will be at McInnis & Holloway (14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary) on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 2:00pm. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here. The service will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

Special thanks to Yasmeen, Pat, and other health staff as well as the staff of the Chinook Hospice who showed care and compassion throughout this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary.

In living memory of Tom Clark, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.