Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 89 years of age. Son of the late Mark Monaghan and Elizabeth (nee McCoy). Devoted husband of Jean (nee Robinson) and loving father of Joanne (Jim Marriott), Deanna (Rob Nesbitt) and Darlene (Paul Devon). Proud grandfather of Liam, Julia, Elizabeth, Thomas and step-grandfather of Alexa. Survived by his sister Dorothy (Charette). Predeceased by Emmanuel, Augustin, Kathleen, Aileen, Leonard, Frederick and Edmund. Clifford will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his kindness, optimism and inspiring smile. Visitation at McEvoy- Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, 220 Kent Street, Ottawa on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at St. Malachy’s Cemetery, Mayo, Quebec at 2:30 p.m. For those wishing, a memorial donation may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. Memories and online condolences can be shared at mcevoy-shields.com.