Ethel M. Whitcomb Clifford

Ethel was the beloved wife of the late Donald Clifford with whom she shared over 39 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Joanne Perlino and her husband, Carl of Lynn and the late Janet Adams; the mother-in-law of Melvin Adams of California; the cherished grandmother of Staci Price and her husband, Jason of Texas, Kathy Parker and her husband, Frank of Lynn, and Anne and Jessica Adams of California; the adoring great-grandmother of Emily, Lucian, Jake, Aaron, Randy, Haley, Chance, Hunter, Elias, Natalie, Matthew and Adrian; the dear sister of the late Mattie, Thelma, Minnie, Vera, Virgil, Mamie, Ellen and Lewis. She also lovingly leaves behind Ronald Bourne of California, whom she loved as a son, many nieces and nephews, extended family and close friends.

Ethel was born in Waldo, Maine on May 4, 1925, the daughter of the late Albert and Sadie (Cross) Whitcomb. She was a graduate of Crosby High School, Class of 1945, Belfast, Maine. Always a hard worker, she was employed as a finisher for Margin Sportswear and then Domenico, Inc. until her retirement. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Union. She was also a member of the Saugus Senior Center and enjoyed their many trips and spent many afternoons playing bingo. She also loved to crochet for others and make puzzles with her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her entire family, most especially the “spoil” nights when her great-grandchildren would stay over.

Ethel’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 20th, at 11:00 a.m. in the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St., Lynn. Burial will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Ethel’s memory.