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March 22, 1938 - May 28, 2021
Family. Friends. Faith. Food. These were the cornerstones of the rich and meaningful 83 years of Mona’s life. She left her earthly home on May 28, 2021, leaving a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be most deeply missed by Albert, her husband and best friend of nearly 60 years. Together they raised a family and built two successful businesses based on the values of hard work, integrity and compassion.
Her incredible strength and caring will forever be remembered by her daughter Deb and her husband Tim Hudak, and their daughters Miller and Maitland; her son James and his children Andrew, Zachary, Ben and Meredith, as well as their mother Sharon.
She was deeply loved by her many nieces and nephews, cousins, brothers- and sisters-in law and friends. She held a special place in her heart for Don and Nancy Hutton. Mona will now be reunited with her parents Olive and Albert Clarke, and her brother Bert.
Mona was a teacher for 38 years. Her most rewarding years were as a special needs teacher. She developed wonderful friendships with many of her students as they became adults, encouraging and nurturing their independence. She was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel, serving as a youth group leader, Sunday school teacher, and member of several women’s organizations. She was also a volunteer for many years with Community Living, Meals on Wheels and the Ontario PC Party. Her generosity was endless.
But Mona’s most important moments and greatest satisfaction came from family and friends around the dinner table. All who visited were met with an abundance of food, especially her baking, warmth and laughter. Nothing made her happier than when she could bake and eat with her beloved grandchildren. And if she could sit down and do a craft or sew with them after, even better!
A private family service to honour Mona will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be live-streamed. Please click on the link below to view the service.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to:
Sleeping Children Around the World or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation appreciated by the family.
“Come to me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads and I will give you rest”
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