Clifton passed away suddenly in Fort St. John on November 29,2012.

He was born in Kamloops, raised in Barriere, graduated University of Victoria, with a degree in Political Science. He spent his early career working in the Northwest Territories for Echo Bay Mines. Later, he worked for the Samatosum Mine near Barriere.

After they closed, he worked as an E.M.T., mostly in Northern B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan.

He enjoyed summers on East Barriere Lake, as well as mountain bike riding and hunting.

He was predeceased by his parents, Corrine Newberry and Gordon Newberry.

Survived by one sister Joan (Hans) in Germany, four brothers Ed (Susan), Allan, Tom and Paul (Allan) in England, also a niece and a nephew, two grandnieces and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial to be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 12:00 (noon) in the lower floor of the Barriere Legion. Refreshments to follow.