Yuri Clarry

Yuri Clarry, a devoted husband, loving father, and true gentleman, passed away at the age of 48 at his home in Granville on Friday, September 1, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Carlisle Cumbria, England.

After graduating from the Institute of Merchants in London, Yuri’s strong work ethic and self-motivation lead him into a life-long career in the textile industry.  He was AVP Production and Sourcing with L Brands and enjoyed traveling extensively, living and working in Asia, and other parts of the United States.

When not at work, Yuri was a devoted family man spending time with his sons hiking at Spring Valley Nature Preserve, playing Frisbee at Wildwood Park or going to catch a movie. Yuri had a great sense of style, as well as a great sense of humor enjoyed by all.  An avid reader, Yuri also loved riding his motor bike and repurposing wood into something beautiful.

Surviving are his wife, Kelly Clarry; sons, Oliver and William; mother, Carol Summers; father-in law, William Dewey Pedrick and his wife, Cathy; mother-in-law, Andrea Pedrick; half-brother, Charlie Summers; half-sister, Jessica Mary Summers; and brother-in-law, Casey Pedrick.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Yuri’s life will be held at the Buxton Inn, 313 E. Broadway, Granville from 6-8 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2017.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Wildwood Park Project by going online through PayPal at wildwoodparkproject@gmail.com or by mail to WPP-Granville Recreation District, P.O. Box 483, Granville, OH 43023 - checks payable to GRD-Wildwood Playground Fund; or online to Camp Kesem at The Ohio State University: http://campkesem.org/ohio-state/donate.

(Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. A program of Kesem, Camp Kesem operates over 70 free summer camps in 34 states for children ages 6 to 16 who have been touched by a parent’s cancer. This camping experience has a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that understands their unique needs, builds confidence and strengthens their communication skills. In 2015, Camp Kesem served over 5,000 children coast-to-coast - all funded by generous donations from individuals and corporate support.)

Arrangements are in the care of McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home in Granville where online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com.