CLARKE, Irene Spowart (nee ROBINSON)  - Irene Clarke passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 17, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario.

Born on August 5, 1928 in Toronto, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maud Robinson.

Loving wife of the late Gordon Clarke, mother to Kathryn and Brian (Beth) and unofficial grandma and mom to many.

An employee of Bell as a telephone operator for 31 years, she transferred, connected and dispatched innumerable calls from all over the world. She took pleasure in the simple things in life. She loved her garden, spending time with her family and friends and the many summers at the cottage.

She brought joy and comfort to all those whom she touched with her warm smile, compassionate demeanor and generous nature.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Home (6150 Yonge St., North York). A Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, May 24 at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow in Willowdale.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at Toronto General Hospital.

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