Paul Charles Cliff

Paul Charles (Chuck) Cliff passed away peacefully in hospital after dealing with illness for the last 3 ½ years.

He lived a full life of doing things his own way with joy and enthusiasm. He had a thriving career as a General Manager in different industries over the years until he was recruited to work as a consultant in the 1980s. After that, he started his own industrial property tax consultancy and became a successful business partner and owner until he retired.

Over the years, Chuck volunteered his time coaching kids’ hockey, serving on a strata committee and as President of the Langley Curling Club. In addition to curling, he enjoyed golf and played slow pitch and beer league hockey as a goalie where and was affectionately nicknamed The Gump after NHL Hall-of-Famer Gump Worsley.

But he was a musician at heart, playing the organ, and leading his 17-person band, the Night Train Revue, from the early 1960s until 2010. The band played his beloved Rhythm & Blues music throughout the Metro Vancouver region and beyond.

His proudest accomplishment and greatest loves were his family. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Suzanne Cliff, his eldest child, Candice Gibson and her partner Mike Schutz; his daughter Katherine Cliff, son-in-law Kingsley Chong and their two children, Abigail and Carter; and his son Charles Cliff, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie Cliff and their son Carson. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He is also survived by his siblings – His sister Arlene Lamothe; his brother, William (Bill) Cliff and his wife Terressa; and his sister Sandy Tamburini and her husband Audie Tamburini, …and all their families.

Many who knew him would refer to Chuck as a legend, and he will always be so in our hearts. He was 83.

Friends and loved ones are invited to a Celebration of Life for Chuck Cliff followed by a short gathering on site for coffee, tea and a light lunch.

Parking is at the far end of the driveway near the front entrance of the building, or across the street at Art Bishop Carney School

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to BC Children’s Hospital.