Obituary for Lynda Marilyn Clarke (Kelly)
Lynda Marilyn Clarke
Lynda Marilyn Clarke, formerly from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was residing in Calgary, Alberta, when she passed away from cancer on Thursday, March 18th, with her family by her side.
She was born on June 6th, 1943, and was survived by her children, Andrew, Don, Michael, and Samantha Clarke, and her grandchildren, Sabrina, David, Cole, Abigail, Alex, Christian, and Lilly.
Lynda was an Elder and member of Norway House Cree Nation and a graduate of the University of Toronto and Saint Mary’s University. She was a remarkable student and a passionate medical social worker who had over 40 years of work experience in the social, medical, and education fields.
During her career, she worked at many First Nations communities in Manitoba and Alberta. She was a founder of New Beginnings Consulting in Alberta, which provided mental health therapy, counseling, and support services to the First Nations in the Lesser Slave Lake region.
After retiring in 2007, she remained in the memory of the many people she helped and stood for. Lynda was well known for challenging the system's injustices and for fighting for those who needed her the most.
Early in her adult life, Lynda was a vibrant artist and businesswoman who supported her family by selling sea sculptures to Nova Scotia's tourists at Peggy’s Cove. She used to love dancing, singing and Atlantic lobster (not rock lobster) with a glass of white wine.
Her family loved her and will remember that in many ways, she determined the way that they are, by the way she was and confronted life.
For those who are not able to attend service and would like to watch via livestream, please use this link Lynda Clarke Livestream .
To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Lynda, please visit www.choicememorial.com.
Lynda Marilyn Clarke, formerly from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was residing in Calgary, Alberta, when she passed away from cancer on Thursday, March 18th, with her family by her side.
She was born on June 6th, 1943, and was survived by her children, Andrew, Don, Michael, and Samantha Clarke, and her grandchildren, Sabrina, David, Cole, Abigail, Alex, Christian, and Lilly.
Lynda was an Elder and member of Norway House Cree Nation and a graduate of the University of Toronto and Saint Mary’s University. She was a remarkable student and a passionate medical social worker who had over 40 years of work experience in the social, medical, and education fields.
During her career, she worked at many First Nations communities in Manitoba and Alberta. She was a founder of New Beginnings Consulting in Alberta, which provided mental health therapy, counseling, and support services to the First Nations in the Lesser Slave Lake region.
After retiring in 2007, she remained in the memory of the many people she helped and stood for. Lynda was well known for challenging the system's injustices and for fighting for those who needed her the most.
Early in her adult life, Lynda was a vibrant artist and businesswoman who supported her family by selling sea sculptures to Nova Scotia's tourists at Peggy’s Cove. She used to love dancing, singing and Atlantic lobster (not rock lobster) with a glass of white wine.
Her family loved her and will remember that in many ways, she determined the way that they are, by the way she was and confronted life.
For those who are not able to attend service and would like to watch via livestream, please use this link Lynda Clarke Livestream .
To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Lynda, please visit www.choicememorial.com.