Former Jamaica manager Maurice Clarke passes away

Hundreds of people gathered at Clermont Seventh-day Adventist Church in Saint Mary, Jamaica to say goodbye to Maurice Clarke. A successful former manager of the Jamaican national team, Clarke had also served as president of the St Mary Cricket Association, and as assistant treasurer and board member of the Jamaica Cricket Association. He passed away at his home in Highgate on April 20, from motor neuron disease.

Fritz Harris, honorary secretary of the JCA, was among those paying tribute to him. "He was a board director for 12 years, assistant treasurer for two, and managed the Jamaica team, winning two trophies. He was known to be reliable, punctual and committed and was never too busy to address a concern of a player or official"

CaribbeanCricket.com's Michelle McDonald also recalled him fondly in an email, noting "Maurice was the Jamaica Team Manager during my gaddabout years and facilitated my first Jamaica interview (Andrew Richardson) and always facilitated my requests. He would also give me a ride to country matches (Alpart) if I needed it"

The Jamaica Observer carried a tribute to him on Monday.