In Memorium - William Robert Clark IN MEMORIUM

William Robert Clark (July 2, 1951 - January 20, 2023)

With Condolences from the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute

Bill Clark was a dear friend and a dedicated member of the Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute. Bill participated most recently on the Communication Committee and will be dearly missed.

The family of William (Bill) Clark regrets to inform his many friends at Garth Trails of his sudden passing. He is fondly remembered as a devoted family man by his wife, Heather, son Robert (Bob) Clark, daughter Bryce Clark, and grand-children Kyla, Madison and Aiden Clark.

He met the love of his life (as he would proudly say), Heather, when they were studying at Humber College in 1973. Bill spent most of his ‘working life’ in the field of recreation, with most of this time in the management of recreational facilities. He brought this expertise to his role on Condo 439 Board of Directors and the Shared Facilities Committee.

Bill was one of those people who strengthened the community just by being the kind of person that he was. He served on the Board of Directors for almost the entire time that he and Heather lived in Garth Trails. In this role, he was diligent in ensuring that residents were safe, and their property was secure. He was always available for a chat during his walks around the community, or by phone. He would take the time to listen to residents’ concerns and then do his best to ‘make things happen‘ on their behalf.

Bill was also the ‘man’ behind the ‘woman in charge’ - ready and happy to assist in all and any community events. Heather has been the organizing force behind many social events at Garth Trails – and Bill would be at her side packing boxes of supplies, loading and unloading the car, and generally ‘having her back’.

The tragedy of life is not so much what men suffer, but rather what they miss. Bill did not miss the opportunity to spend 47 years with the love of his life, Heather; he did not miss the challenges of raising his children, Bob and Bryce, and the joy of watching their children thrive. He found success and satisfaction in a rewarding career, and chose to spend his retirement years in his volunteer role on the Garth Trails Board of Directors. Bill had a full and satisfying life.

William Shin, BA Normac