MUGFORD, Clara Josephine – Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, after a well fought medical battle, Mrs. Clara Josephine Mugford, wife of 40 years of Sgt. Ernest Mugford (Ret’d) of Clarke’s Beach, aged 59 years. Predeceased by parents Fred and Hilda Oates of Bay Roberts and parents-in-law Joseph and Olive Mugford, Clarke’s Beach. Leaving with a lifetime of treasured memories are her husband Ernie and children Darrell (Koren) and Connie; grandchildren: Shailynn and Devin; brothers: Doug (Jessie), Jack (Geraldine), David (Norma), Winston (Barb), Walter (Jean), Nelson (Linda), Noel (Loisann); sister Beulah (Ralph) Parsons; sister-in-law Donna (Terry) Calloway, as well as a large number of nephews, nieces and friends, including those many friendships that were forged during the Mugfords’ military career which included postings throughout Canada and Europe, and continuing into their retirement activities as owners of the Mountainview RV Park, Clarke\'s Beach. Visitation at Moore’s Funeral Home, Clarke’s Beach on Friday 10a.m. to 12 noon, 2 to 5 p.m., 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will take place at Clarke’s Beach United Church on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. with interment in the United Church Cemetery, Clarke’s Beach. No flowers by request. In Memoriam donations may be made to the Daffodil Place. A reception to celebrate her life will be held at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, Bay Roberts, following interment.