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Clara Will
April 24, 1935 - July 11, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">WILL, Clara (The Globe &amp; Mail, July 2015) <br /> <br />It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clara Will on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Loving wife to the late husband, Leslie Will for 60 years. Devoted and caring mother to Kirsten Chase and Karin Will; as well as mother-in-law to Michael Chase. Adoring grandmother to Connor Chase and Darian Prefontaine. <br /> <br />Clara was a truly bright star, who touched all around her with kindness and compassion, and her unwavering vision for a better world. A trailblazer in the area of children's mental health, Clara founded Adventure Place in 1972 to service children with special needs and their families. Throughout her distinguished career, Clara became a leading social entrepreneur across and integrated spectrum of children's mental health initiatives, and was awarded the Order of Canada in 2008 for her tremendous contributions. <br /> <br />Clara had boundless energy and an upbeat, inspiring enthusiasm for life. She adored spending time with her family and friends, and imparted a strong sense of optimism and a legacy of honesty, support and love that remain with all who knew her. Clara loved ice-cream (vanilla with chocolate sauce), music, travel, and going on long walks in the outdoors. <br /> <br />A Service will be held at the Mount Pleasant Visitation Centre (375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto) on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10:45am to celebrate Clara's life.</div>