The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Thursday, October 3, 2024, of Dr. Maurice Hartley Clark of Kensington, age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Forsyth) Clark. Loving father of Jane (Andrew) Brebner, Maurice Jr. (Maureen) and Bronwyn Clark (Vincent Rabil), and father-in-law of Philip Maxwell. Grandfather of Kris, Graham, Jesse, D’Arcy, Patrick, Ashley, Tara, Courtney, Katie, Rebecca, Erin, Maddy, Chelsea, Shannon and Samantha. Great-Grandfather of 18 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his feline companion Rusty. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Hazel (Aitken) Clark, daughters Pamela Clark and Melanie Maxwell; siblings Oscar (Phyllis), Eldon, Vernon (Betty), Lorraine (Roy) Barnard, Merlyn (Gloria); parents-in-law Elizabeth (Cubitt) and William Forsyth, and sister-in-law Margaret Forsyth.

A graduate of the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Clark cared for animals and their families, and set up the first veterinary clinic in Kensington in the early 1950s. He served as the provincial veterinary pathologist in the 1970s and was a veterinary pathologist (1985-1995) at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Dr. Clark also served as President of the PEI Veterinary Medical Association (1972-1973).

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the funeral will be held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=79b24a99-414a-4d37-a101-88f4f3f72c50 Please visit the obituary on the funeral home website for the link. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the PEI Humane Society or Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Donations may be mailed directly to:

PEI Humane Society

Box 20022

Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Ph: 902-892-1190

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425