Cosmo Ethelbert Clarke Obituary
The world bids farewell to Cosmo Ethelbert Clarke (Ottawa, Ontario), departing on January 4, 2026 at the age of 98. Cosmo leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Cosmo may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Joy. He is survived by: his wife Lucille Valarit; his children, Delroy Edward Clarke (Sandra) and Cosmo Everitt Clarke (Jeaneen); and his grandsons, Alexander, Anthony and Connor.
A masonic service was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home-Kanata Chapel (580 Eagleson Rd, Kanata, ON K2M1H4). Visitation was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
Donations may be made to; 1) cheques can be mailed and made to the "Prince Hall Family Youth and Education Fund" (mailing address: 21 Acorn Lane, Brantford, Ontario, N3R 3P3, 2) Prince Hall pledge for SickKids Hospital Sickle Cell clinic at; https://give.sickkidsfoundation.com .
