Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Clyde Rourke
1945 - 2025
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Tania Slack lit a candle
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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I got to know Clyde though Jen when she worked at Food Basics. When you would ran into both of them they would always have a smile Jen please keep the good memories close to help you get through the difficult times ahead.
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Jeanette and Brian Hanley posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
I have happy memories of school days and growing up with Mary, Clyde and Tom. I spent a lot of time with them in their home where Elgin and Marg were very welcoming. Clyde was always kind, starting as a young boy in the schoolyard. J.
Our condolences go out to all the Rourke family.
Brian and Jeanette Hanley
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Mary Jean Hiscox posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Jennifer and family, special thoughts are with you all on the passing of Clyde. we have great memories of him at Whispering Pines. Jeannie Hiscox (i lost Rick just over 2 years ago).
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Sheri Rowell posted a condolence
Monday, March 10, 2025
To the Rourke family,
Sending love and support during this difficult period, may your happy memories give you peace and comfort at this time.
Those who live in our memories are never truly gone. Our condolences to your family.
Sheri & Kirk
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Gerry Hofstetter posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
On behalf of myself and the faith community at Park Head United Church, we send our condolences to the Rourke family and extended family. May the memories of a life lived well sustain us in our time of loss.
Rev. Gerry Hofstetter
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Wray and Leone McDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
To the entire Rourke family, so sorry to hear of Clyde’s passing,
Wray and I had some good times with Clyde over the years, at the ball park, the curling club, dances, and so many more.
Cherish your memories. Hugs from Wray and Leone.
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Scott Stephens posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
I remember Clyde well from when he was managing Whispering Pines, great guy
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Rick & Karen Ransom posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sending sincere sympathy to all.
Will remember Clyde's infectious smile!
Rick & Karen Ransom
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David and Donna McGregor posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Jen, Marc, Marty, Mary, Tom and Families,
We are sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. Clyde always had time to stop and chat---always upbeat with a smile and hearty laugh! He will be missed by his many friends he met on his life journey. Cherish your memories of the happy times spent together with Clyde. Sending along sincere condolences.
Dave and Donna McGregor
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Larry Becker posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
. I first met Clyde in my first year of my electrical apprenticeship in 1967 working for Fitter Electrical Services in Owen Sound... It was hard not to be impressed with this man and his character, size and stature... Though our paths rarely crossed over the years,, there were times when it did..Clyde went on to have a great career in the electrical field..He was always at the top of his game,, no matter what the challenges...He was liked, loved , respected and appreciated by all that knew him.. I doubt he ever had an enemy in the world.... I'm proud to have known and worked with this man..I'm sure many others share this sentiment...Rest in peace my brother.. Till we meet again........Larry Becker
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Deanna posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, March 7, 2025
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I met Clyde when he moved into Lee Manor and I had the pleasure of taking care of him. He was a very sweet man that I enjoyed spending time with especially with his wise cracks and him bursting out with laughter for no reason but whatever it was it always made the staff laugh as well. It sure isnt the same without him there is a void now that I dont think will ever be filled because he was one of a kind. Im sure going to miss hearing "hey buddy where you been" with his big smile and his eyes just a glowing. Rest in peace my big friendly giant.
To his Family I just want you to know that everytime you came to visit was always the happiest days he had, you did make a difference those where the days he laughed more talked more and most of all he was truly happy you could tell by the glow he had. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you in this time
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Randy Linton donated to Alzheimer Society Of Grey - Bruce Inc.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Condolences to Clyde's family. It was always a good day when working with Clyde
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Jim & Barbara McKnight posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
To the families of Clyde, Mary and Tom, please accept our condolences. Clyde and I grew up in the rural communities of Park Head and Allenford spending many hours together through our connections with the church, our one room school house and softball. I have many fond memories of Clyde and particularly remember him as an excellent softball catcher. He was as tough as nails, always sporting twisted knuckles and bruises but never complaining. As my career took me away from the area, I never saw him as often but when we did, it was like old times. Luckily when we returned to the area after retirement, Clyde spent several days installing electricity at our new home. There was a lot of time spent talking about the olden days and many laughs. You couldn’t help but like Clyde. To know him was an honour.
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Wendy Andrews posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Good memories of Clyde - will miss his smile and ‘hey cuz’ greeting when we would see each other. My condolences to all the Rourke family.
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Our condolences to Jen, Marc, Marty and families.Growing up as neighbor and seeing Clyde apprentice under my father was a treat. He was very well respected as a tradesman and great teacher. Clyde was friend to all those who had the pleasure to meet him. Rest in peace bro. Ron and Kat McCulloch.
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Dan and Jan Gibbs posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
To Jennifer and Family
We are sorry to learn of Clyde's passing. We send our sincere sympathies, kind thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Jan Gibbs
(friends and campers from Whispering Pines days)
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Terry Rourke posted a condolence
Thursday, March 6, 2025
To Marc, Marty and families.I would like to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of "Cousin Clyde".Always enjoyed our visits together when he would occasionally stop in.It was so sad for a man that always wore the biggest smile to be inflicted with that terrible disease when he still had years of retirement to enjoy.
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Ed and Marilyn Ormsby posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the Rourke Family.
The many memories of Clyde (Slippery) will stay with us forever.
One of a Kind always ready to lend a hand.
Rest in Peace my Friend.
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Gail Norris posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sincere condolences to the family of Clyde! I remember Clyde from the days of curling in Allenford, He always had a smile on his face and I am sure will be missed by family and friends.
May the wonderful memories you all share of Clyde, bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Gail (Perkins) Norris
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Wilma walsh (ROURKE) lit a candle
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Condolences to the family with the passing of Clyde
Good times curling out at Allenford, while Clyde did the ice.
Wilma walsh (Rourke)
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Dave Walsh lit a candle
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Thoughts and prayers to the family with the passing of Clyde, Alot of laughs around the Allenford curling
Club, during spoils and visits to the club, and when
CLYDE STOPPED IN AT THE BLUEWATER CURLING CLUB. GREAT TIME WORKING ON THE ICE CREW WITH SLIPPERY ROCK AT THE TWO ONTARIO CIRLING PROVINCIALS HELP IN OWEN SOUND.
DAVE WALSH
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Bryan Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Marc, charlene and family
My Deepest Condolences and Sympathies for your loss,
Your dad will be truly missed by all.
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Bonnie Mills posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My very sincere condolences to Jennifer and family in Clyde’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bonnie Mills
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Sulta and Jerry Weppler posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sorry to hear of Clyde’s passing. Our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
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Ron Radbourne posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Another "Old School Sparky" whose word and handshake stood for something. Too many remembrances of working with Clyde in the switchyard to list here. Most of these numerous entertainment episodes not printable anyway. To the Rourke family, please accept my condolences and savor the memories of Clyde Rourke, one of the good guys of a bygone era.
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Brad and June David posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
To Clyde's family. Our deepest sympathies. Clyde and Brad rode together to the Point for years. We are saddened by his passing. Thinking of you Jason and family.
Brad and June David
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Sandy and Sue Fair posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My wife Susan and I send you our condolences. There were many of us electricians that had the pleasure of working with Clyde throughout the years. We have a network still today and I sent this note to our group this morning.
Sandy
Good morning Brothers and Sisters
Sadly I forward news of Brother Clyde Rourke's passing. Many of you knew Clyde better than myself but what sticks with me is that he was a standout guy. When I arrived at Lummus Heavy Water in the 70s, Clyde was my 4-Striper. It was a big project and his big, tall stature fit right in as he carried the stripes well as our General Foreman. As I was being oriented on who was who, Clyde was pointed out as he was striding across the site. I distinctly remember the massive strides of this man's walk and thinking there is a guy on a mission. Any conversation regarding Clyde always included "really great guy." I belong to the Allenford Curling Club where Clyde for many years was the ice maker, maintainer, bartender and everything else in between. I've had a need to dig through old maintenance records at the club and always appearing are handwritten notes by Clyde which will continue to remind us of great memories of the past. Rest in Peace Brother Clyde.
Brother Sandy Fair
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Dale Fawcett posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
My condolences to the Rourke family I have many memories with Clyde at the Allenford Curling Club & at Mackie Lake deer hunting. RIP my friend. Dale Fawcett
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Ken Rogers posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sending our condolences to Clydes family, I have lots of memories with Clyde at the Allenford curling club and Moose hunting at Northern Lite Lake, RIP
Willy & Wendy Rogers
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Olive and Stewart Dudgeon posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Clyde's family.
Stewart and Olive Dudgeon
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Rene Carlson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A very sad time and my deep condolences to all Clyde's family and friends.
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Donalda Fisher posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Marc, Marty, Jenn, Tom Mary and families. My sincere condolences on the passing of Clyde. We had lots of fun and good memories of him in years past.
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Wayne and Gail Morrison posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Thinking of you all at this time, he was a great guy and will be missed by all!♥️
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Bill and Marlene Price posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Marc, Char, Danny and Jason, as well as the rest of the Rourke family.
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Clyde, treausure all the wonderful memories.
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Larry and Marilyn Hall posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sending our deepest sympathy to Marc, Marty and the Rourke family. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
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Dave and Penny McLeod posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Our sympathies to the entire family. So sorry for your loss
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Elmer and Doris Herron posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Marc, Marty and the Rourke Family, our sincere condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you and hope you find comfort in knowing he is at peace.
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David Fowler lit a candle
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Sorry to hear about Clyde's passing. He was a great fellow! Ireally enjoyed walking with him and the dogs from parkhead. And fixing his weed wacker several times haha
David and Linda Fowler
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The family of Clyde Rourke uploaded a photo
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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