Clarke, Gene Joseph Passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Catherine (nee Murphy). Devoted father of Lesley Clarke, Peter (Carla) Clarke, Robin Clarke and Jennifer (Robert) Frizell. Cherished grandfather of Avery, Reese, Bryce, Aliyah, Aidan, Cason and Reagan. Gene will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Gail and Edith Clarke as well as Catherine's brother Bryan (Judy) Murphy. Gene is predeceased by his brothers Tom and Marvyn Clarke. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Relay for Life (St. John Catholic High School), Canadian Lung Association or LAWS.