Clifford, Joseph “Joe”- Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, in his 90th year, Joe passed away at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) January 19, 2023. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Clifford (nee Ferguson). Loving father of Larry (Sheryl), David (Iliana), Rob, Sheri (Colin), Debbie (Rob) Ferguson-Bell.
Beloved Grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of John (p.d Heather), Maurice, Rose (Gilbert) Williams, and Linda (Erv)Nevins. Predeceased by his sister Mary (Nick) Graham.
Joe was a proud Canadian and veteran of the Korean War, a long time legion member and a ‘BIG’ Leafs fan. He retired after 40 years as a professional long haul transport driver for McKinley Transport Ltd.
A special thanks to Dr. Cornell and his team at CGMH for their outstanding care.
Cremation has taken place; a Celebration of Life will be held at the Tottenham Legion, 25 Richmond St E, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 on Sunday, Febuary 26, 2023 from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tottenham Legion 25 Richmond St E, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0, or to Alliston Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
To leave expressions of sympathy please visit www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Service
Celebration of Life
Tottenham Legion
25 Richmond St E, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0
Sunday Febuary 26, 2023
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Anna Cordeiro says
Our condolences to the Clifford family
Larry your Dad is with you all and watching over you. He had a good long life and that is a blessing, we all hope for the same for ourselves and our family. Our thoughts are with you.
Cordeiro Family.
Joe Kenney says
Dave, Larry and all of your family Condolences . May your dad rest in peace. What a great life he has had to be able to see 90 years of age. He will be watching over you all now for sure.
Joe&Kelly, Lindsey, Nolan, Audrey, Ella. ❤️
mary theresa purkis nee Clifford madges sister says
im so sorry to hear about Joe. he will be missed. thoughts and prayers to his family
Connie Vanstone says
To All the Clifford Family,
My deepest sympathy on Joe’s passing. I saw Joe again a couple years ago after moving back to Wasaga Beach. He hadn’t changed over the years since I had seen him, we had a great visit and caught up on everybody. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie Vanstone (Snaddon)
Vince and Lily Bonnici says
Our deepest condolences for your loss, Dave, Larry, Rob and Sherry. I remember growing up with your Dad generally away on his long haul trips, but when he came home he was a larger than life character, always a smile, a joke, and warm and welcoming to us neighborhood kids. I’m sure he will be well remembered by many and missed dearly by you.
Cordi family says
To the Clifford Family. Very sorry for your loss. Our condolences. From Luke, Michael, Paul, Carolyn, and Carlo Cordi.
Steve Harter says
Dave and Larry I am very sorry for the loss of your father my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family through this tough time.
John Dolan says
Dear Larry and Rob. Gail and I are going to miss your Dad’s presence at Charlie’s dinner. He was such a lovely man, and enjoyed a good laugh. May he rest in eternal peace.
God bless, John and Gail Dolan.
Rose and Gilbert Williams says
Love for a brother is never ending. May you Rest In Peace.
Rose and Gilbert
Tod and Donna McGoey says
Larry and Cheryl. Sending our condolences. Another Tottenham legacy is gone. Will miss our monthly Tottenham visits
Glenn & Crystal Martin says
So sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Joe Clifford. We were neighbours for over 20 years in Park Place. During that time we repaired lots of car problems, fixed lots of things and solved even more of the world’s problems sitting on the deck with a beer or rye in hand. We moved away 2 years ago. We never got to visit again because of the Covid restrictions and our own health problems, but we never stopped thinking of Joe. Rest in peace, good buddy!
Glenn & Crystal Martin
Lisa Nevins says
I want to give my Sympathy to my cousins on the loss of their father, step father, grandfather & great grandfather, to his remaining Clifford siblings & their spouses on the loss of their brother. To my cousins on the loss of our uncle. To all his friends. To Rollie who will be taken very good care of. My Uncle was one of the funniest & silliest people I know. He’d tell us stuff & well we’d usually believe him being the adults we are & then tell our mom & she’d spill the tea. He took good care of Nana. People are suppose to be sad when someone dies. Well we are Uncle Joe but we are more grateful for a lifetime of memories. The world is a better place because you were in it. Should we meet again, I’ll be none the wiser & we’ll have a good laugh because you’re so full of blarney. It’s the Irish ya. RIP
Shelagh & Brad says
Dear Sheri and families, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. My thoughts and prayers are you with you all at this difficult time. Love & Light to your father.
Paul and Mary Kavanagh says
Paul and I have wonderful memories of Joe and Shirley at the
Tottenham Legion. Just met him again this past November. Joe was a proud veteran and well he should be! What a wonderful couple they were and now they will be together again. Sincere condolences to the family. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you!
Vernon & Julie Burnie says
Sending our condolences to the Clifford family, it was a beautiful thing to see how you made Joe’s final years so memorable.
Elizabeth Sims says
Sending my condolences and love and prayers. It was a pleasure knowing Joe, he was a great man and will be missed.
Patrick clifford says
My “Grandpa Joe”. I have many memories with him as a youngster. Him coming to my hockey games, family functions, and going to visit him at his place in Wasaga Beach. Was so fun buzzing around in the golf cart in the retirement community as a kid. I moved away to USA 10 years ago, but I will always cherish the memories I had with him, and most recently the time we got to spend together at his Son’s, and my Uncle Larry’s at his place on Lake Simcoe. He had a great sense of humor as well. I will miss him, and I know the rest of his family will too.
Love,
Patrick
Bill Dutka says
Dear Larry , Sheryl and family. So very sorry for the passing of your father Larry. Thank you for sharing the wonderful picture of both you and your dad at the veterans dinner. Your dear friend Bill Dutka.