A few years ago we took a trip on a canal boat for a week in the canals of Ireland. Marg and Martin and Tim and myself went on this trip. What an adventure!!!   Often speed boats went quickly by us as we chugged along on the barge.   We opened and closed  locks on the canals every time we came to a lock.  I believe there were 16 locks each way.  Every time we came to a lock we all moved in unison.   What a team of four of us made! My favourite part was sitting with Marg on the bow of this boat and we talked and talked as we made our way down the canals.   Marg was an early bird and every morning she stated the fire on the boat with black peat which was incredible in heating the boat.   Of course Marg piloted the boat almost as much as Martin and Tim. What a special woman and friend!!! 

Marg was continually upbeat with the most wonderful heart. I will never forget all the wonderful times we had together.  We had a lovely Christmas dinner together before Marg and Martin left for Mexico.  We were impressed that they had walked from their home to meet us downtown Victoria.  Marg was one of those incredible people  who will be deeply missed by all of us.  Sending prayers and love to all the family.  

I look up to the mountains, to the hills I turn my eyes. Psalm 121 entered my thoughts on such a sad day when I heard of Margs passing.

So I climbed up a hill & looked over to Mt. Baker & said a quiet goodbye to my dearest friend, my bestie, Marg. 

My heartfelt condolences to Martyn, Julia, Rachel, Christina, Esther , Leah & their families. 💕 Sharlane Petersen

Dear Clark family, I'm so so sorry for your immeasurable loss. My earliest memory of Marg and Martyn was of sailing on their boat with them and my parents out of Cove Yachts in Maple Bay. There was the trip to India with them in 1999, when they graciously accompanied Kath and Chip and Dad and me. Then just a few weeks ago we saw each other with Julia at a restaurant in Victoria. In between, years of treasured family friendship. I saw in Marg great kindness and grace. God comfort you all and give you strength.  Sending love,

Tricia Coldren 

My condolences to you and your family 

Florence was my loving step mom

Martyn And Girls,

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother, my deepest condolences. My stepmother Florence and my father told me many sailing stories of Margie and the adventures with ‘The Captain’ , the girls ,and the tall ships. I have a few photos of those times from my father and Florence. We will keep you all in our prayers. May God’s love comfort you all.

Deepest sympathy ,

Ruby Preusse Sguigna and family

It is a profound shock. I am heartbroken. What an extraordinary life she lived with Martyn.

I have the sweetest memory of her on my last Sunday in church before travelling overseas the next day. We had just given each other a hug, and as she was heading out the door, she turned and looked back and blew me a kiss! It is a very precious memory. I love her and will greatly miss her! 

Many blessings on you all as you reflect and process this loss.  We loved sailing with Martyn and Marg and we hold good memories of her coming up from the aft cabin and offering ‘chai, chai’.  Her support and care were evident in all aspects of her life. 

In Grace

On the third offshore voyage aboard the pacific swift I had the pleasure and duty of being bosun. Marg was aboard as watch officer which in itself is a full time job. Her energy seemed to have no end as she also had the responsibility of mother to her 5 girls onboard and as wife to Martyn 

On a very rough crossing of the bay of tehuentepec I saw her take on even more. As no one could stay in the galley for more than a few minutes before rushing for the deck and “feeding the fishes”. Marg calmly ,efficiently and cheerfully put together a meal for those of us who needed it. No one asked her to, she saw a need and put her best self forward. That was Marg

You will be missed

The news of Marg’s passing was a shock to me. I agree with the sentiment she seemed like the kind of person who might just live forever. The world has lost a wonderful, kind, and godly woman. 

I feel blessed to have known and spent time with this inspiring lady. She was wise and cared so deeply for those around her. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones. 

The news of Marg's passing was an absolute shock. She was (and Martyn is) one of those people who are supposed to go on forever. Her smile and kindred spirit were balm that helped soothe my soul during frustrating moments. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life, even if for such a short time - but in that short time, she left an indelible mark and will never be forgotten.

Marg, go find my mom up in heaven. She's been there for a few months. She'll show you the ropes.

We were shocked and saddened to learn of  Margaret’s untimely passing, and offer our sincere condolences to Martyn and the entire family. 

We first met Martyn and Margaret in 1980 when they and the girls moved to Victoria. Later, when Bill joined the SALTS Board of Directors, we got to know the Clark family really well.  Margaret was always the epitome of hospitality, a kind and generous friend, not only to us but to the hundreds of SALTS trainees to whom she was ship’s nurse, confidant, counsellor, mentor and ‘Mom’ rolled into one. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and were fortunate to call her friend.