Family members, friends and well wishes gathered at the Roseau Cathedral chapel to say final farewell to Cecil Ivor Paul Clarke of Roseau who died on June 23, 2019 at the age of 97.
The main celebrant at the funeral mass was His Eminence Kelvin Cardinal Felix along with Bishop Gabriel Malzaire a number of priests and Deacons.
President of Dominica Charles Savarin and his wife were also in attendance along with former President Eluid Williams and his wife, members of the opposition and also Cabinet members.
In the eulogy his friend Nigel Lawrence describes “Clarkie” as “a charismatic man with an infectious grin.”
“He had a trademark grin that resonated among all family members and friends who came close to him; this long tight hug,” Lawrence said.
AS we celebrate the life of this maverick of a man, one whom we anticipated would have joined the ranks of living centenarians; we individually are left with memories that represented his impact while on earth. C.I.P. Clarke lived a life full until the sewer whose name is death in everlasting peace collected him as part of his harvest
Nigel Lawrence: Mr. Clarke’s Friend
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