Mary Angeline Clarke

Mary Angeline Clarke, 59, East Lawrencetown, peacefully left this world while surrounded by her loving family at Dartmouth General Hospital on November 23, 2024. Everyone who knew Angeline, even if for the briefest of moments, knew what a sweet, kind, generous and loving soul she was, as she greeted everyone with a beaming smile. Born in Florence, she is survived by her devoted husband and best friend Lawrence, also of Florence. Together since 1986 and married nearly 35 wonderful years, they were blessed with exceptional children; Sarah Marie (Hope), Halifax, and Theresa Louise (Kamdyn), East Lawrencetown, whom she absolutely adored. Angeline was exceptionally proud of their girls’ seemingly endless accomplishments and it showed. Besides her parents Christena and Stephen Francis Jessome; Angeline was predeceased by sisters Pamela, and Patrice (Fancy), and brothers Wayne (Cindy), and Ian (Carol). She is survived by sisters Barbara, Sydney Mines, and Tena Marie, Alberta; and brothers Darrell, BC, Earl and Shaun both of Alberta and very special niece Amanda, BC., as well as countless cousins, nieces, and nephews. After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Angeline headed to Toronto to work in the financial district, but the city was not for her and Cape Breton soon called her back home to take a job with the federal government. She and Lawrence then married and spent many blissful years raising their girls on their lovely waterfront property in Marion Bridge. There, mainly through Angeline's efforts as an active community volunteer, Sparks, and Brownies leader, she became very popular amongst the community's children, parents, and teachers. That being said, she never once complained when her husband suggested they uproot their family to join the Navy and moved the family to East Lawrencetown, NS. There she joined the NS Corps of Commissionaires where it was no surprise that her strong work ethic and easy going manner saw her quickly rise to the position of supervisor for the 12 Wing Shearwater Identification Section, a job where her lovely personality and beaming smile became the welcoming signature of that office. This job also allowed her and Lawrence the pleasure of being able to commute to work together. They mutually enjoyed their daily sunrise chats over coffee and tea while counting/dodging the wildlife and spotting Angeline's favorite Great Blue Heron each morning as they passed through the salt water marshes of Lawrencetown Beach on the way to work. This was their daily routine up until her illness took hold of their family's lives last July. Since then, she and her family worked diligently to make the best of her inevitable decline. Nobody held their courage higher than Angeline during this ordeal. She was so strong for her family’s sake, and never missed a chance to let her family know how much each one of us meant to her. In the end it was her final wish that her family no longer continue to endure the pain of watching her slip away, so she bravely chose to leave this world on her own terms; a testament to Angeline's kind and loving soul, which will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to have known her. There will be no visitation. She and Lawrence have chosen to have their mutual remains buried at sea. A small gathering of close relatives and friends will be held in Cape Breton in late spring of 2025. Donations on Angeline’s behalf may be made to the Nova Scotia Healthcare System. Lawrence, Sarah, and Theresa would like to thank everyone at the QEII and Dartmouth General Hospitals for their exceptional kindness to us and Angeline during her final months.

Mary Angeline Clarke

February 8, 1965 - November 23, 2024