Obituary
CLIFFORD LORENZO SKEARD
May 2, 1921 – January 22, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Clifford Skeard announces his passing on Tuesday, January 22, at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville at the age of 91 years. Born at Port aux Basques, Clifford was the son of the late John H. and Margaret Jane Skeard. He was predeceased by his daughter Irene, grandson Dion Cormier, brothers and sisters. He leaves to mourn with many fond and precious memories his family: loving and devoted wife Irene of 67 years; children: Violet (Martin) Cormier Port aux Basques, Margaret (Christopher) Derraugh, Halifax NS, Audrey (Sonny) Purcell, Cambridge ON, Debbie (Gary) Tapp, John Skeard, Susan Skeard (Dennis), Raymond Skeard all of Port aux Basques, Diane Skeard (Danny) Stephenville, Robert Skeard (Kim), Cambridge ON; 11 grandchildren: Michelle, Amanda, Ginger, Michael, Melissa, Amy, Johnathon, Katrina, Kayla, Bobby, Christopher; great grandchildren: Shawn, Jessie, Avery, Gage, Summer, John, Autumn. He will also be sadly missed by his beloved brother Garland (Daisy) Skeard St. John's, brother in law Bert (Jessie) Osmond Port aux Basques, best buddy Howard (Carol) Farrell Codroy and a large circle of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation took place on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home. Funeral services took place on Saturday, January 26, 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel, Grand Bay officiated by Captain Shawn Furey. Interment followed at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com