- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
CLIFFORD ARTHUR SOMERS
Date of Passing: Jan 31, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLIFFORD ARTHUR SOMERS Clifford passed away peacefully on January 31, 2016 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in his 89th year. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha and five children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family remembering Clifford are, Marnie (nee Somers) and Barrie Dennis, Karen Adams (nee Somers), Trewin and Moira Somers, Lenore (nee Somers) and Rudi Isback, Shelly (nee Somers) and Jim Marsh. Clifford and Martha have lived happily at the Peninsula at Norgarden in Sidney, BC for the last two years after many years in Winnipeg, wintering in Mercedes, Texas. Clifford retired in 1988 from a 25 year career with the Ministry of Transportation as an Electronics Technician. Having served at the Winnipeg International Airport for many years in a variety of roles ranging from radar support to developing airport public address systems you can actually understand. Post retirement he consulted with the constructor for the Winnipeg Airport Expansion, as well as travelling with Martha to many countries around the world. As a supporter of the Celtic community, many of his children and grandchildren have performed with world renowned pipe bands. Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Phillips as well to all the staff and volunteers at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. The support from residents and the entire staff at the Peninsula at Norgarden will not be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. No Service. "Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts." We toast this great man with a glass of Scotch in hand. "Cha bait hide a leith if ami rainy" "His equal will never be among us again." First Memorial Funeral Services 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C. 250-658-5244 www.firstmemorialfuneral.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
-
Cliff was a very fine man and instantly likeable. He impressed me with his absolute committment to the task at hand . I remember well his efforts on the PA system and the excellent results achieved.He was well respected by all who worked with him.He will be remembered by a huge number of people that he came in contact with. I feel truly priviledged to have had the opportunity to call him a friend......Cliff's family should be very proud of this fine man. - Posted by: Jim Blomquist (Friend and colleague at Transport Canada) on: Feb 12, 2016
-
it is sad to hear of Cliff's passing. He was my boss at Transport Canada for a number of years and we fondly remember Cliff and Martha with Loraine and I trying to learn the "Gay Gordon" at staff parties. Cliff was a friend and we will miss him. He had the messiest desk of anyone I know at Transport Canada and always had some electronics project on the go. I will drink a "wee dram" of fine single malt and remember good times together. - Posted by: Craig and Loraine Krastel (friend and co worker) on: Feb 10, 2016