Walwyn “Wally” Clench lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his home in Clarenville on May 8, 2026 at the age of 65 years.
He is predeceased by his parents, Alexander & Ruby Clench, his sister Jessie Marshall, as well as many other close family members.
Left with fond and loving memories are his brother, Austin Clench (Lynda) of Alliston, Ontario; Sheila Strong of St. John’s; Audra Strong (Leonard) of Clarenville and their families, along with a large circle of family and friends including his VERY SPECIAL friends, Justin and Dominique Soper, Rob Dean “B”(as Wally liked to call him), Ross McGrath, and Donny Strong, with whom he loved to have a game of crib!
Wally was raised in Shoal Harbour and went on to join the Canadian Armed Forces where he served from 1982 to 1992 as an Integral Systems Technician, ranking to Master Corporal. He was based in several places throughout the country. After making the decision to leave his military career, he moved back home for a few years and then moved to Alberta for work. After Covid hit, Wally felt the need to leave Alberta so he moved to Ontario for only a short time and then decided he wanted to make a permanent move back home to Newfoundland, which is where he has been for the past five years or so. His battle with lung cancer started in 2024, for which he underwent several modalities of treatment, but unfortunately lost that battle.
Wally was a pretty quiet guy who lived a very simple life. He loved, as mentioned, to get together with his buddies and play a game of crib.
As per Wally’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a private burial at a later date.
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Tony Tuck says
May 12, 2026 at 1:54 pmVery saddened to hear the news of Walwyn’s passing. As is far too often the case within family circles these days, I am sorry to say that I really did not know him , with my only memory being of him as a small child. Looking at the photo with the cod fish both Donna and I were surprised to see his resemblance to our Uncle Ed.
Austin, Audra, Sheila and families please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tony and Donna Tuck
Aus & Carol says
May 13, 2026 at 9:59 amSo sorry for your loss.
Dianne Baggs-Bursey says
May 13, 2026 at 11:59 amAustin, Sheila, Audra and Family,
So sorry to hear of Walwyn’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you during this sad time. Sending our sincere condolences.
Dianne and Fred
Marilyn S Jones says
May 13, 2026 at 12:02 pmSo sorry to hear of wally’s passing. I send my deepest Condolences to all the family. and friends.
Dave & Dianne Greening says
May 13, 2026 at 12:20 pmCondolences to the family
John Gulliford says
May 13, 2026 at 12:37 pmWally was an amazing friend. We met in Alberta and worked side by side for a few years. a mild mannered man who would do anything for a friend. Rest easy my buddy until we meet again.
Cathy Janes says
May 14, 2026 at 12:20 amCondolences to the family. Thinking of you all.
Jim & Michelle Hughes says
May 16, 2026 at 9:23 amAudra, Leonard and family, So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Condolences to you and your family.
Lorne, Jody, Adam, Bradley & Andrew Greening. says
May 30, 2026 at 8:08 amLosing a family member has to be the hardest emotion to reconcile. Expressing our condolences to the Clench family and Walwyn’s friends. Many memories.
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