Peacefully, at LHSC-University Hospital, London, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, of RR 3 Ilderton, age 89 years. Beloved husband of Doris (Olde) Loft for 58 years. Cherished father of Karen and Gerald Zavitz of Komoka, and Ann and Todd Charlton of Denfield. Proud grandfather of Scott and Cori Charlton. Dear brother of Ruth Loft of London and Mary and Dan Eadie of Ayr. Predeceased by his sister Una Loft (2010). Clarke farmed near Ilderton his entire life and drove a school bus for Murphy Bus Lines for 29 years and enjoyed the kids everyday. Clarke loved singing, hockey and his family and friends. The family would like to thank the Internal Medicine and Cardiac Care Staff from University Hospital for their compassion and care.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 29th at 11 AM with Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Interment Littlewood Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ilderton United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
LOFT: Clarke Haskett of RR 3 Ilderton
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Pat & Cora Ryan
We are very sorry to here of Clark’s passing. He was a wonderful man, will always remember his great smile and laugh.
Mary Tuckey
I am so sorry to hear of Clarke”s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We had some good euchre games with the couples club and I sure did miss it when we moved. He sang at our wedding 59 years ago and what a wonder voice. Take care Doris and remember the wonder memories sincerely Mary
Nancy (Filson) Ingram
So saddened to hear of Clark’s passing. I have great memories of Friday night curling, bus rides, and that wonderful voice!
Alan and Nancy Ingram
Bev and Barb Shipley
Dear Doris, Karen, Gerald, Ann, Todd, Scott and Cori,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Clarke will not only be missed by all of you but also by our Ilderton community. He always had time to stop and chat and was always thinking of others. We have been blessed with his friendship and encouragement throughout the years and regret that we cannot personally be at the funeral to tell you that.
Please accept our condolences and may all of your many, many memories of good times with family and friends comfort you in the months ahead.
With sympathy – Bev and Barb
Bob and Martha Heywood
Doris and family. Please accept our sincere condolences in your great loss. I always enjoyed my talks with Clarke when we met him here and there over the last many years. You made a fine couple. His voice reminded me of George Beverly Shea, and we were always going to get together, to work on some duets. I am so glad we shared that evening a few weeks ago at Charlie and Doreens. One of my boasts will now be that I got to sing with a real talented gentleman named Clarke Loft.
Krista Johnston (Stumpf)
Doris, Ann & Karen,
I’m saddened to hear of the loss of your dear husband and father.
When I think about Clark, I can’t help but smile as he always had such a positive, kind, and caring presence. I vividly remember his wonderful smile boarding the bus every day to Oxbow Public School.
Doris, it was a pleasure to see you at a couple of our last Stumpf family gatherings and more recently being comforted by you and Clark in honoring Irma, Charles, and Karl, who bravely passed before us.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Krista Johnston (Stumpf)
Mae Goodfellow
Doris and family,
So sorry to hear of Clark’s passing.
Mae
Barb Vandenbor
Barb wanted you to know how much both of you had impacted her life with your kindness and acceptance, so many years ago.
Ray and Evelyn Fowler
Doris,Ruth,Mary and families.
It is with much sadness that we read of Clarke’:s passing.
Memories go back to school days at S S # 7 with Clarke
singing Danny Boy, what a great voice he had.
And also to me and my family he was always there to
lend a helping hand.
He will be sorely missed by all.
Our condolences to all the family.
Ray and Evelyn
Betty White
Doris and family, please accept my deepest condolences. May your memories exceed your sadness, what a gorgeous picture of him as his smile was definitely contagious. Please take care.
Betty
Helen Ryan
My condolences to the Loft Family;
I was saddened to hear of Clarke’s passing. I well remember him being the best looking bus driver at Medway and that was for 5 years.
May faith, family and friends provide you with comfort and peace during this time of grief. God Bless.
Jill Hammond
Ann, Karen and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your fatrher. My own passed away last month and I can understand the hole that you now have.
Condolences to all.
Jill
Ruth (McCutcheon) Campbell
My sympathy to you Doris and your family.. Lots of good Junior Farmer choir memories .Good memories of High School too Doris.
Ruth Campbell
Tim and Caroline Fletcher
Heartfelt condolences.What a great man that will truly be missed .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim and Caroline
Elva Tilden
Doris and Family
I was saddened to read of Clark’s passing but know you will cope.
You have so many pleasant memories that will help you through this very sad time. It was great to renew acquaintances at Seasons and I will call you later, Doris
In Sympathy
Elva
Ernie and Marjorie Taylor
Nine Mile road will never be the same for us. We will miss Clarke so much especially when we would hear his “gator” somewhere in the area and before we knew it, there he would be. Both you and Clarke and the girls were such an important part of our boys lives. He will be missed and lovingly remembered forever. We are left with so many fond memories
Mary (Adams) and Henry Svec
My sincere sympathy to Doris, Karen, Ann and families.
Mary and Henry Svec
Nancy Hudson
Dear Doris and family.
I was so sad to hear of Clarke’s passing. I always thought of Clarke as such a gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. Clarke was the soloist at my wedding almost 40 years ago. His voice was such a gift. Hopefully your memories will help to sustain you during this trying time. God Bless! Sincerely Nancy Hudson
Cheryl Jensen
It was many years ago when Mr Loft was in my life but I have never forgot what a great man he was. You would never think that your public school bus driver would teach you so many lessons but Mr Loft managed to for the many children that traveled on his bus to and from Oxbow Public School. He will be greatly missed and my thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow.
JOHN BERENDSEN & FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS..THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME..TAKE CARE..JOHN BERENDSEN & FAMILY
Sandra (McLellan) and Larry Hern
Dear Doris and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Clarke. You both were so kind to come and visit my Dad, Stewart McLellan following the passing of my Mom last November. Clarke and Dad went to school together and they had a fine visit that afternoon talking about their younger days. Having lost Dad just 10 days ago, I know how you all must be feeling. I’m sure he and Dad are having a great visit together again now. Remember the happy times, knowing what a well respected and admired gentleman that Clarke was to all that had the pleasure to know him.
Charlotte and Neville Knowles
Dear Karen and Gerry,
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Charlotte and Neville
Ron & Shirley Rader
Dear Doris, Karen, Ann & families ……..
We were so sad to hear today that Clarke had passed. We will miss his conversation; his sparkling eyes, his wonderful sense of humour…… his big dog bark …… and his puppy heart. He has truly left a legacy. Please know that we are sending thoughts and prayers to you all at this time ………………
Gord and Joan Taylor
Doris, Karen & Gerry, Ann & Todd.
We were so sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We hope that the good memories you have will give you comfort in the coming days.
Doug and Jane Urbshott
Doris,Karen,Gerald & Ann,Tod,Scott and Cori
So sorry to hear of your loss, we saw Clarke a couple of weeks ago
and had a great visit with him. It was a real shock to hear about his
passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Katy Gray
My heartfelt condolences to Doris, Karen,Ann and Families.
Clarke – The best neighbour anyone could ever have. He will be missed.
Laurie and Andy Dyck
Dear Doris, Karen & Gerry, Ann & Todd, Scott and Cori,
We are far away and haven’t seen you in a long time but our hearts and thoughts are very much with you now at this difficult time and we want to send our deepest condolences to all of you.
Take comfort in knowing that Clarke brought many lasting memories of fun, love and laughter to our family and that his voice will never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies
Laurie and Andy Dyck
Netherlands
Bob and Pat Nicholson
To Doris and family,
How sorry we were to learn from Marj about Clarke! You are in our thoughts and hearts as we share your sad loss.
With sincere sympathy.
Bob and Pat
Barbara Schwartz & Helen Swartz
Doris, Ann, Todd, Karen, Gerry and families.
Mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Clark was a fine man and will be missed by all..
Barbara and Helen