McQUAID, Clara Helena (nee Clarkin) - 1921 - 2018 Clara McQuaid, born August 18, 1921 in Charlottetown, PEI.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 18, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario.
Beloved wife of the late John Frances.
Survived by her daughters Carol Marquis, Flo Rickerby (Gary), Teresa Hughes, her son Michael (Leanne) and daughters-in-law, Dianne McQuaid and Krissy Stagg.
Predeceased by her parents Peter Clarkin and Sarah Egan, step-mother Annie Herrell, siblings, John, Leo and Sister Eileen Clarkin, sons, Leo, Donnie and Ken, daughter-in-law, Anne Daly and son-in law, Colin Hughes. Cherished Grammy to 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Despite the many challenges in her life, she had an amazing sense of adventure, a joyous spirit and was loved by all who knew her. She always had a place at her table and often a bed for any visitor from Prince Edward Island. A longtime employee at St. Michael's Hospital, she filled her life with a myriad of volunteer commitments after her retirement. She was still making soup for the residents of Fife House at 89 years of age and was affectionately known as 'Clara the Soup Lady'. Deepest appreciation for the caring and kindness of all staff and volunteers at Fudger House.
Visitation at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home (467 Sherbourne St, Toronto) on Wednesday, June 20th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (520 Sherbourne St., Toronto) on Thursday, June 21st at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul or Fife House would be appreciated.
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