GAIL CLARKE

(nee McLean)
1937 ~ 2014

Mrs. Gail Elaine Clarke (nee McLean), wife of the late Mr. Arthur Clarke,  passed away peacefully while at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the age of 76 years.  Gail was born in Winnipeg, MB., the eldest of two daughters to Colin and ?Madeline McLean.  She completed her schooling in Winnipeg and married Art in 1962, sharing 24 years of marriage before his untimely passing in 1986.  She was proud of the fact that she was the first woman to graduate in an all male dominated accounting class.  She believed she helped break through that stereotypical world.  Gail worked for many years as an Accounting Technician until her retirement. Her generous nature was always at the forefront of her volunteering within the community and Gail was a huge supporter of the Arts in Medicine Hat and believed the Esplanade had the best acoustics anywhere… she loved live theatre.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was fond of helping with the festivities surrounding  Canada Day.  Gail will be forever remembered in the hearts of her three daughters, Meredith, Jocelyn and Erin;  her grandchildren, Lucas and Sophie;  nieces and nephews, Sandy, Frank, Alana, Heather and her grand-niece, Laura.  She was predeceased by her husband, Art;  parents, Colin and?Madeline as well as one sister, Sandra.  The family wish to thank Dr. Glas, Dr. Monte and the staff of Health Worx and Drs. Foley, Trudeau, North and staff at the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre for all their care and attention to Gail.  The Funeral Service will  be celebrated at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Gene Packwood officiating.  Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery.  Those attending the funeral service are asked to wear a touch of purple in honour of Gail.  (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com)  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gail’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6;  the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, 401 – 1 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8W1 or to the Medicine Hat Symphonic Society, P.O. Box 1295, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7N1.   Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455