It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Clare Kirkham at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on the December 3, 2018 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Jack Kirkham of Guelph for 65 years. Loving Mother of Geoff (Janice) Kirkham of Barrie and Kathie Dillon of Burlington. Adored Grandma of Annie and Meghan Kirkham, and Shayne, Kirk and Krystle Dillon, and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by her three sisters, Marg Furlong of Guelph, Mary Furlong of Toronto and Catherine (Dalton) Redmond of Dundalk. Clare will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews as well as her many cherished extended family and friends. Memorial service to be held at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph on Saturday December 8th at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.