Veteran and retired Police Lt. Melbourne Clarke, also known as "Mel," of Tamarind Estate died on July 8. He was 73 years old.
He is survived by his daughters: Anna Maria Clarke and Lynette Maria Clarke; son, Ray Anthony Clarke; grandchildren: Aliyah M. Brooks, Ray A. Clarke II and Khaleed Adrian Lang Jr.; ex-wife, Alice F. Clarke; daughter-in-law, Verna L. Garcia Clarke; sister, Magnolia B. Verderber; brother, Anthony Clarke; nieces: Leiwanda Verderber and Renee Verderber; nephews: Kareem Verderber and Danzille P. Verderber II; special friends: Vargrave Tutein, Alice F. Clarke, Annie-Day Henry, Brenda Bastian, Daniel James, Arnold Helenese, Eustace Edwards, Charles and Rita Vallarde, Dr. Claudius Henry and the Rasmussen family; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A legioneer service will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, at the American Legion Post 85 Headquarters, Gallowsbay, A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Estate Barren Spot. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery Veteran Section.
Professional Funeral Services Entrusted to: James Memorial Funeral Home Inc. Located at 6AA La Grande Princesse Telephone: 718-8663 Fax: 718-8661.
