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Clare Mitchell
November 19, 1931 - March 20, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Clare passed away peacefully on March 20, 2016, aged 84. He was a sailor, a fisherman, a storyteller, and a cherished friend. Clare was a twenty-five year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, which provided him with hours of stories from his time at sea. Clare was also a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge, in Nova Scotia, and in later years a member of the Sahib Shriner&rsquo;s in Sarasota Florida.<br />Those who knew him will remember his love of salmon fishing along the Margaree River. Taught to fish at an early age by his father, William, Clare was a master at fly tying and spent hours creating the perfect bait flies to land the best salmon supper for his family and friends. For many years Clare served as a tour guide for fishing enthusiasts from around the world.<br />During his retirement, Clare enjoyed daily walks, swimming, and sharing the camaraderie of friendships new and old, while perfecting his game of shuffleboard on the courts along Florida&rsquo;s Gulf Coast. <br />Predeceased by his beloved wife Linda Marlene, and his siblings Lowis, George and Donald. Clare will be dearly missed by his family; daughters, Joanne Elizabeth (David), Edmonton, AB, and Tamatha Lynn, Calgary, AB; grandchildren Adam and Amanda (Stephen); great granddaughter Anja; sister-in-law, Janet; nephew, Andrew; niece, Victoria and great nephew, Jonathan. Clare will also be missed by his many friends throughout Nova Scotia, and in Sarasota, Florida, his winter residence for over 25 years.<br />The family wishes to acknowledge and thank all those who comforted Clare on his final journey with their unwavering support, entertainment, and compassion &ndash; with particular thanks to the loving care of Rose Hanlon-Mariotti, and the nursing staff at Queen Elizabeth II, Halifax, NS. <br />In lieu of flowers, Clare would encourage you to raise a glass of your favourite spirit with your family and friends and make a toast to the best of times, &ldquo;Chinch&iacute;n!&rdquo; If you'd prefer, donations can be made in Clare's memory to Canadian Cancer Society.<br />Visitation to be held from 7-9pm Friday, March 25 with a Celebration of Clare's Life 9:30am Saturday, March 26 both in Atlantic Funeral Home located at 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens.<br />Online condolences may be directed to www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel)<br /></div>