GORDON JOHNSTON CLIFFORD

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GORDON JOHNSTON CLIFFORD July 2, 1941 - March 12, 2006 It is with sorrow and sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved Gordon Clifford, who passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at the Seven Oaks Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Gordon was predeceased by his father, Johnston Samuel Clifford. Gordon will be deeply missed by his many friends and family including his close companion Gertrude Meier, his children Charmaine Lang of BC; Dan (Cindy) Clifford of SK; and Monty (Heather) Clifford of SK; and their mother Audrey Clifford of SK; his grandchildren: Candace, Jilleen, Spencer, Courtney, Chelsey, Brandon and Shaylyn; his mother Doris Clifford of ON; brother Garfield (Marion) of ON; sisters Carol Trent of BC and Pauline (Ron) Fenton of ON. As well as Gertrude's sons Robert Kopton and Jurgen Kopton (dtr. Allysen). As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gord started his career with the Military Provo Core in Ontario; he went on to the RCMP in Regina where he started his family. Gord moved back to WaWa, ON with the local police service where he continued in law enforcement for three more years. Gord spent the last 38 years with the Teamster's Union starting as a truck driver and worked his way up to becoming the President of the Local Union 979 in Winnipeg. Gord was also a 46-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as a member of the John Osborn Unit #1 Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada. Gordon lived life to the fullest; he had a love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most important to Gord was his close friends and family who he always made time for. The family wish to extend their deepest gratitude to all the special friends and family who visited Gord over the past three weeks. The family also wishes to thank, Dr. Martens, Dr. Wilson and the 5th floor nursing staff unit 1 at the Seven Oaks Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Gord during his stay. A Celebration of Gordon's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006 at the Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Winnipeg, MB (south of the Royal Canadian Mint). A reception will be held at the John Osborn # 1 Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, 300-1395 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB following the service. A spring interment will take place in Owen Sound, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gord's memory to the John Osborn # 1 ANAF, VC, and / or to the Jolly Senior's Club, 300-1395 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 0G3. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2006