CLIFFORD JAMES WAY

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CLIFFORD JAMES WAY Lieutenant Commander (RET'D) October 26, 1922 - July 6, 2007 Clifford was born north of Treherne, Manitoba at S.E. ¼ 6-9-9. He is the son of James Allin Way and Electa Loretta Moore (Lounsbury). He was predeceased by Margaret his wife of 52 years (1997), his brother Harvie (MB) and Joan Baxter-Way (BC) in 2005. Clifford is survived by families of daughter Caroline Ford, Whitehorse Yukon; son John (Francine) Way, Richmond, BC; and daughter Barbara, Halifax, NS; also the family of stepdaughter Moira Stockmann, Port Alberni, BC. Clifford will be remembered by his brother-in-law Alec Storm and family in Dunfermline Fife, Scotland; sister-in-law Beryl Norman and family in Winnipeg, MB. Clifford was a Second World War and Korean War Veteran while serving with the Royal Canadian Navy from 1938 - 1971 while active on HMCS Uganda and Ontario. From 1966 - 1969 he was Supply Officer of HMCS Provider (HLFX). He acted as Supply Superintendent for the construction of HMCS Preserver and HMCS Protector at St. John Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Ltd. from 1969 - 1972. He joined Kent Lines Ltd., St. John, NB as Personnel Manager. Later, relocating to Nova Scotia he held positions with the province in Departments of Education and Tourism acting as Director of Adult Education and appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of Tourism respectively. Upon final retirement Cliff and Margot moved to Richmond, BC. He was known for his kind, generous manner and his supportive, ever encouraging nature. We will remember him as an exemplary provider and caregiver to those who touched his life. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Inurnment to follow. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to your choice of any Palliative Care Unit/Victoria Hospice Society/Canadian Red Cross.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2007