Of Dartmouth, passed away on August 30, 2008, at the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital. Born in Montreal in 1927, he was a son of Clarence of Montreal and Mary (Bennett) of Newfoundland. Cliff served for 25 years in the Canadian Navy and worked for 20 years in the insurance industry. He had a love or hockey and was a dedicated fan of the Habs. This love translated into his volunteer work for the Cole Harbour Bel Ayr Minor Hockey Association and the Cole Harbour Junior A Colts, of which he was one of the founding members. Clifford is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty (McManus); sons Kip, Bob (Karen) and Pat (Lisa) and grandchildren Sara, Laura, Sydney and Nicholas. Clifford is predeceased by his son Tommy and was the last remaining member of his family of five. Family mass will be held at Veterans Memorial Chapel. Memorial service will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Patricia Malin officiating with reception to follow in funeral home reception centre. Interment will follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. His family wishes to express a big thank you to all the staff at the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital, especially the nurses on 6 West. Donations in Clifford’s memory may be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Garden Fund (QEII), 5955 Veterans Memorial Lane, Halifax. N.S. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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