Obituary of Nora Clarke

It is with great sadness the family of Nora Clarke of Black Duck Cove announce her passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on November 19, 2025 at the age of 84 years.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories sons Jim (Kerri), Gerald (Pamela), Dominic (Ellen) and Jamie; daughters Lisa (Jimmy) and Helen; grandchildren Brandy (Brandon), James (Julia), Iris (Matthew), Philip (Amber), Terri (Dave), Valerie (Ryan), James (Sam), Beverley Power, Kayla (Brian), Tracey (Joseph), Regina (Michael), Amy (Marci), DJ (Erica), Lindsey, Lacey, Christina (Ryan), Cindy, Jonathon (Candace), Brandyn (Marissa), Zachary, Hayden (Sheridee) and Khol; 31 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; siblings Carl Legge (Anne-deceased), Jim Legge (Phyllis), Gordon Legge (Belinda), Cecil Legge (Luba), Eric Legge (Yvonne), Phyllis Strong (Geoff), Dorothy Beechener (Charles –deceased) & Laura Dunford; special nephews Walter & Doug Clarke, special friends Janice and Jack Taylor, Darlene Hodder-Lockyer, home care workers Tynisha and Sarah plus a large circle of other family and friends.

Predeceased by parents, husband James Clarke, daughters Beverley & Sandy Stewart, son Tony Clarke, granddaughter Brandy;and sister Greta Brinston.

She was an icon of the community—someone whose door and heart were always open, and whose smile could lift even the heaviest day. Sweet, kind, compassionate, and deeply empathetic, she helped raise a generation and became a gentle yet powerful presence in the lives of all who knew her. Though life moved her many places in her early years, she carried love with her wherever she went, touching the hearts of everyone she met. She faced a lifetime of challenges with grace and resilience, her life standing as a testament to endurance, kindness, and quiet courage. Family was the center of her world; she built her home on love and comfort, and nothing brought her more joy than her cherished grandchildren. She adored the simple pleasures—bingo nights with friends, a good feed of fish, music filling the room, and a plate of chicken wings shared with those she loved. Deeply rooted in the hearts of her community, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and love that will be remembered forever.  

Visitation from Serenity Funeral Home 95 Main Street Burin on Saturday November 22, 2025 from 2-9PM and Sunday November 23, 2025 and 4-9PM.

Funeral Service to take place from Serenity Chapel 95 Main Street Burin on Monday, November 24th 2025  at 11AM. Interment to take place at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Hodder’s Point.

Flowers gratefully or donations may be made to the family.

Thank you to special people Janice and Jack Taylor, Darlene Hodder-Lockyer and Dr. Lee and staff of Burin Peninsula Health Care Center.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.

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