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Ismene Clarke \u2013 Always in our memories<\/h2>\n
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Ismene Clarke<\/strong><\/h1>\n

1963-2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A tribute by Mike O\u2019Driscoll at the Funeral Celebration 31 October 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Good afternoon. You will hear from Ismene\u2019s\u00a0real<\/em>\u00a0husband a bit later\u2026I\u2019m the other one, the \u201cwork husband\u201d.<\/h3>\n

Ismene and I worked closely together for 35 years, mostly and beginning at\u00a0Industrial Minerals<\/em>\u00a0magazine, where I was hired by a certain Gerry Clarke back in 1987 (so it\u2019s his fault, and he taught me all about this speaking lark), and for the last 10 years in our own start-up company IMFORMED. It\u2019s been utter fun all the way, and Ismene made it so.<\/h3>\n

Yes, many a client or contact mistook our close working relationship as something more intimate. A frequent event: commiserate with the well-meaning but hapless airline check-in assistant, who would enthusiastically start to seat us together on a flight, only to be baffled at first by the look of utter scorn from Ismene spitting out \u201cWhat on earth would we want to do that for?\u201d, followed by her world-weary, but misplaced, recognition that obviously these two\u00a0are clearly<\/em>\u00a0married.<\/h3>\n

I feel so lucky that I was able to spend most of my career with this unique woman, who made working such a great adventure, one could say almost a hobby.<\/h3>\n

Of course, like many good relationships, we were very different, but our common ground was working hard, achieving professional excellence and worldwide respect and recognition in what we did. Above all, we both had a similar sense of humour, a great affinity for world travel, meeting people, \u2026and for playing harder.<\/h3>\n

The last ten years especially has been a complete blast, and we laughed all the way. And anyone who knew Ismene will know what I mean when I say she always strove to turn the fun dial up to 11 \u2013 there was never any time for slacking in so-called downtime, every moment of leisure was to be accounted for by either wining, dining, exercising, and taking opportunities to push the fun envelope with or without clients, frequently in the classiest style, and often to extreme degrees \u2013 it could be exhausting at times: kayaking in Ha Long Bay, climbing hills in Dubrovnik, on safari in Namibia, dining at the Foreign Correspondents\u2019 Club in Hong Kong. But never a dull moment, and always refreshed by a good gin and tonic or fine red wine.<\/h3>\n

She was special, but here\u2019s the thing, she made other people think they were special too. Yes, she was ruthless in closing a deal, that was her job (I called her \u201cmy rottweiler\u201d), but at the same time when the client signed up, their initial resistance seemed to evaporate as Ismene\u2019s wonderful charm and humour made them feel welcomed to our special community and part of an exclusive club.<\/h3>\n

As evidenced by their presence today, and the many and incredibly touching tributes from speakers and attendees at our events in Mongolia and China from which I have just returned, as well as the avalanche of condolences emailed and messaged on LinkedIn from all four corners of the globe, many of our clients became firm friends, and longstanding relationships flourished with Ismene\u2019s all-embracing magnetism and generous heart.<\/h3>\n

She was my business \u201cpartner in crime\u201d (as we used to chuckle), my travelling companion, my good friend, and my confidante. She lit up every room she was in and people with her felt illuminated too. This shining beacon of light has gone out in our business and social community. But I say to you all, and especially to Daphne, Gerry, Zoe and Jas, our happy memories of Ismene will always burn brightly and be cherished by myself and many, many thankful people across the world.<\/h3>\n

You made your mark Girl, rest in peace.<\/h3>\n
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Condolences: many thanks to those of you who have already commented on our\u00a0LinkedIn post here<\/a>. (please feel free to review and join in).<\/h3>\n

You may comment on this post below or email to\u00a0marketing@imformed.com<\/a><\/h3>\n

For link to access recording of funeral please\u00a0click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

For link to donations if desired please\u00a0click here<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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