Passed peacefully away at age 71 in the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre, St. John’s after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents Wallace and Myrtle Knott, Clarence leaves to mourn his loving wife, Ann (Parsons) along with their two children and four grandchildren. His son, Shawn resides in Alberta along with his wife, Juanita and children Stephanie and Steven. His daughter, Tara (Laing) resides in St. John’s along with her husband Brian and children Abigail and Danielle. Clarence also leaves to mourn his sisters: Dora Reid, Linda Marshall, Joan Perham, Joyce Upwards and Gladys Butler. He is predeceased by his brothers William, Rendell and Milton. Clarence will always be remembered by his family as a very loving and quiet family man who enjoyed spending time with his friends. In his later years, Clarence experienced much personal joy from playing the accordion. He spent a great deal of time sharing his music at events throughout the community. Visitation at Church of the Good Sheppard, Norris Point on Monday, November 28 from 6–9 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 2 p.m.