In Celebration of

Graham Clarke

April 28, 1975 -  August 26, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Graham Clarke announce his peaceful passing on August 26, 2016 at the young age of 41 years. Much loved son of Bob and Judy Clarke and brother of Geoff. Partner of Lana Polashek whose dedication and care provided Graham with much joy and comfort. Graham will be missed by his extended family including his aunts, uncles and many cousins. Graham leaves behind a legacy of excellence as a sound engineer in the music industry. Losing this great man so early in his life is a tragedy to everyone he knew including his treasured friends JK, Jimmy, Andrew and members of the poker club. The family would like to thank his good friend Sandy for her friendship and medical expertise and the dedicated staff at Princess Margaret Hospital with special gratitude to Dr. A. Gupta, clinic nurse Pernille and the caring staff , on 18B including Claudia, Sharm ,Lynn and Nadia.

Family and friends are invited to visitation at Turner and Porter, Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississsauga, (Peelchapel@turnerporter.ca) on Thursday, September 1st from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. A service will be held at the same location on Friday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Research Fund, Princess Margaret Hospital. Or, a scholarship in Graham’s name is being set up to support a deserving student in sound production. Donations may be sent to The Graham Clarke Scholarship, 614-38 Avenue Rd. Toronto,ON M5R 2G2. Graham’s family also invites you to support the arts by attending a concert or a show and appreciating the wonderful sound.

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Tanya Riemann (Friends in high school)

Entered August 29, 2016 from Edmonton, AB

My deepest sympathy goes to your family and loved ones at this time. I found out the sad news in facebook. I only knew Graham in high school but the memories of putting up lights for commencement, being in high school productions together, singing in the jazz group all came flooding back when I heard the news. I know that he went on from high school and did great things and the world has lost an amazing person. So sorry for your loss.

Carly Weisz, Andrew Zippan and family (Friends of Lana)

Entered August 29, 2016 from Toronto

Lana ,
We wish you peace , love and comfort during this difficult time. We always saw how dedicated you were to Graham. Your love for each other was evident. We wish you and Graham's family healing during this time.

Xo Carly, Andrew and the kids

Daniel Mathers (Friend)

Entered August 30, 2016 from Oakville, ON

Graham was such a student of sound and music... he was an inspiration to anyone that sought out not just great music but the perfect appreciation of that music. On top of that he was genuinely funny, kind and thoughtful. While I haven't spent quality time with Graham in several years my memories of him are all vivid, positive, fun and wonderful. I was so very saddened to learn of his passing but thankful that I had the opportunity to know him. Safe travels my friend...

Tricia Burbidge (Friend from Lorne Park SS)

Entered August 30, 2016 from Waterloo

Time is not always a measure of impact. I was lucky to have had Graham as an unusual friend during my last year at school. Lucky in that it was unusual at that age to be friends with someone 4 years junior. But through the world of drama, these boundaries were possible to ignore. We had many, many long talks outside and inside the drama room, full of both serious things and silly things. I consider him a person that touched my life and he stays with me as part of my best memories of that time. I'll always remember him in that time of life crossing into adulthood and independence with his enthusiasm, precocious humour, positive energy, and kind heart. I regret not taking the time to reconnect and discover personally the man that wonderful teenager grew to become thought will treasure the very fond memories I have.

Peter & Barbara Chachura with family (neighbor)

Entered August 30, 2016

Please accept our heartfelt condolences, words cannot begin to express the sadness you may fee
God bless you and may the soul of your son rest in everlasting peace.




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