>>20433376Dr. Alfred G. Clark, age 72, of Toronto, died Friday, May 30, 2024, at his home in York Mills.
Dr. Alfred Clark was born in Utica, New York on January 12, 1952 to Dr. Timothy Clark and Gladys Clark, themselves Toronto natives and researchers working in America. He was raised in upstate New York and graduated from Julius Rosenberg High School in 1970, attending medical school at Berkeley and earning a doctorate at University of California Berkeley. As a professor, researcher, and practicing neurosurgeon at several facilities in the United States and Canada, Dr. Clark's pioneering techniques and unwavering dedication revolutionized the field of neurosurgery. His diligence, skill, and intuitive understanding of the human brain earned him international acclaim and countless lives saved. Beyond his surgical prowess, Dr. Clark was a mentor and inspiration to colleagues and students alike. His legacy will endure in the countless lives he touched and the advancements he spearheaded.
Dr. Clark found love late in life on two separate occasions, marrying musician Beatrice Michaels (deceased), and health food guru and businesswoman Shameem Chipalunakar. He is survived by his wife Shameem, his daughter Andreya, and his sons Sanat and Ganesh. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend, who most valued moments spent with his family, finding joy in the simple pleasures of life and creating wonderful memories that will be cherished forever.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of California Berkeley Neurosurgical Research Foundation in honor of Dr. Alfred Clark's enduring legacy.
