Born in Chipman, NB, Cliff arrived in Ontario in the early 1950s and eventually became gainfully employed as a forklift operator with Shell Canada. He was a proud employee for 40 plus years with the company.
He loved nature, wildlife, and taking leisurely strolls along local creeks. An avid bowler, Cliff was a member of a senior bowling league for 26 years and received a number of awards for his high scores. He enjoyed his sports, the CFL, NHL, and especially the Blue Jays.
Cliff had a gentle, playful manner and was always willing to help out others in need. He never said a mean word about anyone.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Emily (nee Parson), daughters Lynda (Mark Smith), and Joanne (Dean Stronge), and grandchildren Shannen (Ryan), Meghan, Jacquelyn, and Brent. Cliff is predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Violet Kadey, his sisters Iola and Mary, his brothers Carroll, Garnet, Clayton, Willard, and Cyril, and various in-laws. He will be missed by his surviving siblings, Thelma (Lavern), Ray (Marie-Claude), Helen (John), and Sheryl, as well as his in-laws, Norma (Tom), Ken (Lynda), and Sheila (Bob), and numerous nieces and nephews, bowling and church friends.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Cliff’s life, that includes bowling a frame in his honour, will be announced at a later date, when the pandemic has subsided.
Memorial donations in memory of Cliff can be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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