MR. RICHARD JEFFERSON CLARKE of South River Peacefully at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville on Saturday June 25, 2016 in his 78th year. Richard Clarke, beloved husband of Heather Clarke. Dear father of Meredith McLaren (Ron) and Jamie Clarke (Savannah Ward). Loving grandfather of Jadah, Justin, Katy, Seamus and Gidget. Cherished brother of Leonard Clarke (Gail). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private family service to celebrate the life of the late Mr. Richard Clarke will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge. If desired, memorial donations to the Gideon's, the Almaguin Church or the Huntsville Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Don't you know that day dawns after night, showers displace drought, and spring and summer follow winter? Then, have hope! Hope forever, for God will not fail you! ~Charles Spurgeon