The funeral service yesterday for Canon John Colin Clarke, held at Christ Church Cathedral. Photo: Tim Clarke/Tribune Staff
THE funeral service was held yesterday for Canon John Colin Clarke, who died on Saturday, August 20, at Doctors Hospital.
The 75-year-old was hailed by Bishop Laish Boyd for his quiet dedication, keen interest in people and their circumstances, and a deep desire to help and uplift the downtrodden.
Canon Clarke was born on Eastern Road, Nassau, on November 7, 1940, to James and Elizabeth Clarke.
Since his retirement from his role at St Margaret’s Parish, North Andros, he has assisted in various parishes, particularly that of St George and St James, New Providence.
He leaves his wife, Florinda, and children Elizabeth, Michael, Miriam and Andrew, and grandchildren Shaniece, Ife, Traice, Justin, Jordan, Philip and Azaria.
The funeral service was held at Christ Church Cathedral, where he had been the first black Bahamian on staff in 1965, with interment at St Anne’s Cemetery, Fox Hill.
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