Obituary of Clayton David Clark

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Clayton David Clark, beloved husband of Melissa Elizabeth Lois Clark (Mitchell); father to Elizabeth (Ellie) Marie Clark on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Clayton was born on November 26, 1984 in Saint John to David and Marilyn Clark. Clayton worked as an LPN at St. John and St. Stephen Nursing home, and was an avid sailor and triathelete. He had a zest for life unmatched by anyone, and an infectious smile that brightened everyone’s day. A great day for Clayton started with a 6am run, followed by a sail up the St. John River with Melissa and his favourite co-pilot, Ellie, before meeting up with the rest of his family for a family meal. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; daughter Ellie; parents, David and Marilyn; brother, Christian (Brittainy); mother-in-law; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews and a niece. He will be dearly missed by his sailing crew, members of the Fundy Extreme Triathlon Club, the Wesleyan Church, and co-workers at the St. John and St. Stephen Nursing Home and the Saint John Regional Hospital Emergency Department. Resting at the Saint John First Wesleyan Church, 399 Boars Head Road, with visiting on Friday, February 7, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held from the Church on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place in Hardings Point Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances to a Trust for daughter, Ellie c/o Joy Mitchell, TD Bank Account #52346338985 would be appreciated by the family. The funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com. The family would graciously ask that a "NO SCENT POLICY" be observed".