Clarke was appointed as the first Children's Commissioner for Wales in 2001.
Jane Davidson, the minister for education, lifelong learning and skills, said: "He made an impressive first children's commissioner in the UK." Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children's Commissioner for England, said that it was a "privilege" to work with Clarke.
Maria Battle, deputy commissioner, is now acting commissioner. A spokeswoman for the commissioner's office said Clarke was determined that his work should be taken forward.
Clarke's annual report for 2004-05 was published last week, just before his death. Priorities included an ongoing review of bullying, and projects on school buildings and disability.
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