CLARK

John M. Clark of Rimbey, Alberta, formerly of Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Long Term Care on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the age of 90 years.

Born and raised on the family farm in Brownsburg, Quebec, John left Quebec as a young adult to venture to the east coast where he was stationed with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.  John’s career with the RCMP spanned 33 years, retiring  in May, 1988. 

Over the years, John regularly returned to the farm in Brownsburg to visit with his extended family.  While there, he loved to stop at the sugar shack and pick up some fresh cans of maple syrup.  John was also an active member of the Masonic Order for over 50 years and belonged to the Philae Shriners in Nova Scotia, where he served as Potentate in 1995.

John will be lovingly remembered by two sons Blair (Tammie) Clark of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; and D.J. (Laurie) Clark of Bluffton, Alberta; as well as his granddaughter Kelsey (Peter) Clark–Drake, also of Bridgewater; and two great-grandchildren Quinn and Wrenn.  He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister Jean Clark of Lachute, Quebec; and his close friend Audrey Watson; in addition to several cousins, other relatives, and many friends.  John was predeceased by his wife Sheila in 2024.

With respect for John’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held.  If desired, memorial donations in his memory may be made directly to the Philae Shriners, PO Box 9050, Station A, Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3K 5M7.  Donations can be made by cheque to the Philae Shriners, with a memo directed to the “Children’s Travel Fund in Memory of John Clark”.  Thoughts and messages to the family may be shared through the condolence area located at the bottom of this page. 

Cremation Arrangements for the late John M. Clark entrusted