3 years already! Think of you always.

Hard to believe two years have gone by. You may have physically left this crazy human world but your presence is here, with me daily. Hope you enjoy the conversations! Love you mum.

Thinking of you this holiday season ❤️.

Thinking of you today … remembering our family trips to the Okanagan and celebrating your birthday at the trailer .

Happy Birthday, Mum . Thinking of you and always feel your presence.

Can it really be a year already? So missed and so remembered.

Remembering your warmth and grace. The world needs more like you. You are missed.

Miss you Mom.

Thinking of Grandma and our family today. ❤️

With Love - Alix

From: LINDA REDWOOD
Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: Margaret Clarke Memorial Service


I am so sorry I missed the memorial. I use this account but once a month.
I am her long lost cousin and one of the few of her bloodline. Or so she and my beautiful niece tell me.
I am so blessed that we found each other even though it was in our later years and we were unable to meet in person.
My heart, love and condolences to her family.

Be well
Linda Redwood

Just after Alberta Gold Sweet Adeline Chorus chartered I was persuaded to go to a practice to see what it was like. It was great. Marg was an incredible lady who was a member of the chorus. She was positive and so supportive, even if I was not a baritone. She was a superb member of the chorus and I was honored to have her as a friend. If it had not been for her and Don I don't believe the chorus would have come into existence. I am still a member of the chorus and I will never forget the remarkable couple of barber shoppers Marg and Don were. My life is blessed because of them. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Helen Brown

During her time at Glenmore Agecare home, I enjoyed several visits with Margaret. I recall that she carried herself with dignity and humility, and her quiet inner peace was apparent. I know this lovely lady will be missed and remembered with great fondness.
My sincere condolences to her family,
Willa Miniely, Granddaughters Personal Care

We have many happy memories of singing in the Alberta Gold Sweet Adeline Chorus, and the "Goldiggers" for many years. Marg and Don were so appreciated and respected - Don for his superb leadership as Director and coach, and Marg for setting very high standards for the choruses. She was always willing to mentor choristers to meet those standards. Their wonderful hospitality for countless rehearsals was always very much appreciated. 

Thank you, Marg.

Love from,
Judy and Ina

My sincere sympathy to all your family. I helped the Diggers at one point for a few weeks and they gave me a beautiful tennis bracelet , that is a real treasure for me. I love your tribute to Marg, and the Zoom funeral is a great idea at this time.
Blessings on all of you.
Jan

On behalf of Alberta Gold Chorus, I want to say how saddened we were to learn of Marg passing away. I didn't know her personally, as I joined Alberta Gold in the late 90's, but I heard many wonderful things about her and Don. I was pleased to meet them both when Alberta Gold had our 25th reunion in 2009 and I took a few pictures of them, which I posted.

With their dedication to the development of barbershop harmony in the Calgary community, Marg and Don were instrumental in the 'birth' of Alberta Gold Chorus, which chartered in 1984. Many members directly benefitted from Marg's leadership, her talent, experience and kindness. Her memory will live on, as the chorus continues to enjoy the friendships, thrill in the harmony, and share it all with audiences in and around the city.

I sang with Marg in Alberta Gold, under Don's direction, and was honoured to be one of the original Gold Diggers. I have great memories of our shared love of harmony, the faithful attention to learning and rehearsing, the hilarious adventures in performing, and the all-out fun the experience brought us all. I will especially remember Marg's warm and ready smiles of encouragement.

I will remember, with utmost respect, the legacy they both left to the barbershop community with their talent, skill and leadership.

On behalf of Chinook Winds I extend our sympathy and sadness that her voice has been silenced.  Please pass our condolences to Marg's family.
I did not personally know Marg Clarke, but I will pass the information to the chorus. Some experienced (long-time) members will likely remember her.
In harmony,
Cynthia
Chinook Winds Show Chorus      

I first met Margaret and Don attending functions put on by the barber shoppers. Dad (Lovel Cole) sang with Don in the Stampede City Chorus.  We travelled to many conventions and had a great time.  When I was old enough to sing with the Sweet Adelines, I joined Alberta Gold as a lead and eventually Marg lured me over to the baritones. She was a great mentor and section leader. My sister (Jennifer Laux) and Mom (Violet Cole) also had many special moments with Marg and Don in Alberta Gold.

Eventually Marg and Don put together the Gold Diggers to sing at functions where we couldn’t have the entire chorus. We had many memorable times and adventures together. One of my favourite was having the Gold Diggers sing at my wedding.

Marg was so caring, offering encouragement and support when needed, and always making sure everyone was having a good time. Margaret (stage name ‘Margaret, she’s hard to get!’) was very musically talented and enjoyed sharing her knowledge of barbershop harmony with all. She was a great performer and will be missed.

Andrea (stage name ‘Andy ain’t she Dandy’)

I am saddened to hear that my dear friend Marg has passed away but 91 is a grand age. I first met Marg and Don when my friend asked me to go to a chorus rehearsal with her. I knew nothing about barbershop harmony and less about choruses but I loved to sing. Don was the chorus director and Marg was the baritone section leader. That night at Alberta Gold Chorus marked the beginning of many many years of harmony with Don & Marg and my friends in the chorus, the Gold Diggers and of course, our quartet. For a long time their home was a second home to so many of us - the Gold Diggers and quartet practiced at their house. Tea was always on. Don was reknown for his perfect pitch and I'm sure he cringed in the background at times but always offered positive feedback. Marg retreated into her memories several years ago and I hope those singing days were among them. She is with her beloved Don now. My condolences to all the family. Boom Boom (she will know what I mean).

It was back in 1982 when I was a teenager and couldn’t WAIT to join the Sweet Adelines and sing baritone, that I first met Marg Clarke. My dad (Lovel Cole) had to drive me to rehearsals, as I didn’t yet have my driver’s license. Marg was an awesome baritone, and she was my mentor!! She had many years of experience and loved sharing her knowledge with me and others. She was a true role model  She and I are charter members of "Alberta Gold Chorus"! Her & Don were all about singing...and singing barbershop harmony.

She was also the founder of the Gold Diggers. The Gold Diggers were formed from members of the Alberta Gold Chorus. A smaller group was needed to be able to perform at sing-outs & other functions when the entire Alberta Gold Chorus was unable to do so…and so, the Gold Diggers was formed. Each person in the group had a stage persona name (“Margaret Is Hard To Get”), and would be introduced something like this …”and here are the girls from the 1920s …” Regular practices were held at the home of Marg & Don Clarke, and she was always about hospitality, ensuring everyone felt welcome – I loved having tea after each practice to chat! Marg’s commitment & dedication to the art of barbershop 4-part harmony singing is truly an inspiration that lives on in so many people, myself included. Thanks for the musical passion and love of barbershop harmony Marg, for your laughter and your friendship….I know you’re now singing with the other great “Heavenly Harmonizers” and loving it

Sincerely in deepest sympathy to your families,

Jennifer Laux (nee Cole)

Margaret was an elegant lady, full of warmth and charm! She will be missed. Once again joined with her husband Don, may they rest in peace. God's blessings.

I remember sitting at the kitchen table with Mom, Dad, Aunt Madge and Uncle Earle playing wizard. We had a wonderful time. Mom and Dad took wizard with them on their travels.

Mom and Dad are finally re-united.

I will always remember Aunty Marg as my fun loving Aunt. Running around hers and Uncle Dons house as kids, sleepovers, family travel. She always had a smile and a kind word. I will miss her very much. My thoughts are always with Susan, Cathy and Terry and family.
Love always
Barb

Remembering Margaret as a lovely woman, warm, kind, and always interested in and supportive of her children and grandchildren throughout the years. Couldn't ask for a better mom-in-law. She will be missed.

I will always remember Grandma for her loving and kindness. My strongest memories are of yummy Christmas dinners, going to the pool with her and Grandpa, and playing board games in their living room. I'm grateful Grandma was able to meet her great grandson Kai last Christmas. Her legacy continues on in our family.

With love,
Alix Clarke