Clarke, Jeanette (Age 79, Ritz Lutheran Villa)

Stella Jeanette Rose (Elliott) Clarke, a resident of Ritz Lutheran Villa passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2020, in her 80th year.

Daughter of the late Norval and Bertha (Diegel) Elliott. She is survived by her Daughter Diane (Jack) Chaffe and Son Brian (Randi), Best Friend and Life Partner Bob Upshall. Grandchildren Owen, Evan, Curtis and River. Sister In-Laws Verna Elliott-Sager and Shirley Russell; Brother and Sister In-Law Ron and Deb Clarke of St. Marys. Good friends Lois Leyser and Fran Dale. Many nieces and nephews. Besides her Parents, she was predeceased by her bothers Harry and Donald Elliott, and Nephews Stephen and Ronald Elliott.

Jeanette grew up on a farm in Hibbert Township, and it is there her love for animals and sports began, especially baseball. Much to Grandpa’s disapproval being a Detroit Tiger’s Fan, in 1977 Mom became a life long Blue Jays Fan.

Mom excelled in school, graduating 2 years ahead of her Class. She went on to Book Keeping School in Stratford and got her first job with Kroehler Furniture in Stratford. Living in Sebringville she raised a family, coached baseball for both boys and girls team, and was a founding member of the Sebringville Athletic Association. After raising her family, she returned to work first at Canadian Harding and then to Graham Energy in St. Marys until her retirement. She loved life it was full of friends, trips to the trailer in Grand Bend, knitting, card playing, slots and then first following her children and then her grandchildren around to every dance competition, track meet, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey game around.

Mom will be deeply missed, but she will live on through her family and friends, especially those lucky enough to call her Mom or Grandma.

A Celebration of Jeanette’s Life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Mom’s Memory can be made to Main Street United Church or Ritz Villa Redevelopment Fund at LockhartFuneralHome.com.

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