CHAMBE RLAIN , Clarence (Murph)

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Clarence (Murph) Chamberlain announces his death on March 21, 2001 , at the age of 82 years. His children, Lynne ( Wayne Corkum ), Scott ( Brenda ) and Colin ( Debbie ) were at his bedside at St. Vincent 's Hospital, Ottawa , and they mourn the loss of a wonderful father. He was predeceased by his wife Bette (Gilchrist) in 1997 whom he loved and missed and is joined together with after 55 years of marriage. Murph spent the four years of WWII in England and Europe with the RCASC and returned to join the Ottawa Fire Department. After many years as a city firefighter, he joined the RCAF to continue his love of the job at various locations in Canada . Murph subsequently joined the Public Service in Trenton , Ontario and worked at Mountainview , Ontario until his final retirement. Murph's will to live was not diminished by the illnesses that robbed him of his voice and mobility for many years and his quiet, gentle strength helped him to accept his restrictions. Murph will be remembered as a loving and kind father and grandfather who put his family before all else. The family wishes to thank the staff on 3 A/B at St. Vincent 's Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness provided during his last year and especially during his final hours. Their commitment to his comfort is appreciated beyond words. To his brother-in-law, Roy , thank you for the visits that made Dad smile. A memorial service will be held at the Beechwood Cemetery Chapel, 280 Beechwood Avenue , Ottawa , on May 26, 2001 , at 2 p.m. with internment following the service.