CLEVELAND MEILSON LANGFORD

Condolences & Memories (63 entries)

• Dear Ida and Family, I just found out of Cleve's passing. Truly a gentleman and such a great friend to my dad Frank McDonald. The world has lost a very caring gentle person. - Posted by: Stewart McDonald (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2013

• Cleve and Ida were the biggest supporters of Murdoch MacKay's track team. They were at every meet to cheer us on. They made you feel like part of the family. Cleve's energy and his smile will be missed. - Posted by: Bonnie Berglind and Jim Turton (Friend of family) on: Feb 10, 2013

• Sorry to hear of Cal's passing. He crossed paths with many, many people during his life, and all our lives are richer for the experience. - Posted by: Pam O'Brien (Quirt) (Co-worker (VIA)) on: Feb 05, 2013

• I was very sad to hear of Mr. Langford's passing. He certainly had a joy for life and will be missed by all. My condolences go out to all of his family. I remember him coming out to our line dancing and always enjoyed his stories. - Posted by: Gail van Reede (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2013

• Cleve was such a special man and always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. I can still see him we would arrive home from work, calling out to us in that melodious, booming voice "Andy!" "Carole!" and we would have our little neighbourly chat! Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss! - Posted by: Carole Anderson (Former Neighbour and friend) on: Feb 01, 2013

• Ida, to you and your family we send our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Jim and Jean Green (friend) on: Feb 01, 2013

• To the entire Langford Family - our deepest sympathy on the loss of Cleve. We will miss "Dapper Dan" as I would always call him. A lovely gentleman with a lovely wife and beautiful family. What more could one ask for in life. Love and prayers to you all. - Posted by: Merrilee and Ken Vanstraelen and Family (fellow parishioners and friends) on: Feb 01, 2013

• Aunty Ida and family. I am so sad to hear of uncle Cleve's passing. He was always so good to us kids, whenever I saw him. It immediately would put a smile on my heart he always made me feel very important and was a great listener. I will cherish all the great stories he shared with me over the years the times we played guitar together. I lit a candle for him at our church at St Michaels in Cooks Creek on Sunday and prayed that all of you would have comfort knowing that he is in heaven with our father now. God bless all of you. He will be missed but never forgotten. Love Ian Forsyth xxoo - Posted by: Ian Forsyth (Friend of the Family) on: Feb 01, 2013

• We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts. We wish you Peace. - Posted by: Rhonda Konantz and Lloyd Timlick (Friends) on: Feb 01, 2013

• Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Langford family for your loss. You have all made us feel like family for so long, Cleve will be sadly missed. We will hold on to all the wonderful memories. With love Wendy - Posted by: The Johnsons and Woods (Friends ) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Our condolences to the family. Still can hear the many occasions that the Langford's would get together with guitar and song on St. John's Ave. What great times they were. - Posted by: Linda & Rick Romsa (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Dear Mrs. Langford, Children & Family, On behalf of the Collins Family our deepest, heartfelt condolences to you all. May Father God comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. I will always remember the warmth & kindness that Mr. Langford expressed, every time I'd bump into him. Mr. Langford would always take the time to say hello & chat, no matter how long it had been since he last seen me. Back in the day, hanging out at the Langford house was awesome as both Mr. Langford & Mrs. Langford always made me/you feel welcome & loved. I have the upmost respect for Mr. Langford & I will truly miss him. Mr. Langford's legacy lives on, within his six beautiful children & my dear friends. Much Love & Blessings. - Posted by: Wendy Collins (Family Friend) on: Jan 31, 2013

• I remember Mr. Langford as a lean, loose-limbed young man sitting on the floor, back against the wall of a house party on Whitehall Blvd, a highball on the shag carpet beside him and a big "Hey, how you doing? Isn't this great?" grin on his face. He wore cool slim 60's slacks like Dylan, and colours I'd never seen on a man before--orange and purple. His cologne was spicy and, to my young senses, exotic. Certainly different from my Dad's Aqua Velva. One of my earliest images of rhythm in the human body was of him rocking over his guitar as he sat on the piano bench next to my father or singing and playing at Sunday mass. A charming man, who seemed so full of the joy of living and I'm grateful that I was able to see him again at your beautiful anniversary celebration Mrs. Langford. I'm so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Ted Atherton (Admirer) on: Jan 31, 2013

• I will always remember Mr. Langford for his bright smile and bubbly personality. He always welcomed everyone with open arms. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Ida and family. - Posted by: Wayne Smith () on: Jan 31, 2013

• We're both so sorry to hear about Cleve's death. What a wonderful man! We are really going to miss him. We won't be able to make it to the funeral because we're in Belize but we'll, definitely, have a moment of silence (and a rum & coke) tomorrow at 1:00. Ida, I owe you one of my BEST hugs when we get back. - Posted by: Pat & Maureen Grace () on: Jan 31, 2013

• My condolences to Cal and his family! - Posted by: Christian Duval (VIA Rail worker) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Mrs Langford my condolences to you and the rest of the family. Mr Langford was one in a million who I had a lot of respect for. I am gonna miss him but I will always have fond memories of him. all my love Terry - Posted by: Terry Gudziunas (friend) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Ida, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. He was a wonderful man who loved to give you big smiles along with hugs and kisses everytime you saw him. We will always have wonderful memories of the fun times we had when you visited Cornwall and when we visited Winnipeg. May God give you strength at this time. - Posted by: Jeannette Martin (Grace and Eddy) (Cousin from Cornwall, Ontario) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Our deepest thoughts and prayers for Mom Langford, the Langford family and the Murdock family. You brought many smiles and chuckles to our neighborhood. The sun always came out when Mr. and Mrs. Langford showed up on Sundays, and always. We will miss you. - Posted by: Jeff and Sandra Bettens and family (Family friend and neighbors) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Ida, and the rest of the family - you all know how special your man was to the Athertons. From the early days in the K of C choir through all the wonderful years at Blessed Sacrament and in the B.S. Band, to our being with you in recent visits to the 'Peg, we have been enriched and renewed by the smile and the voice. Cleve leaves the best legacy: a wonderful family. - Posted by: Jane and Bill Atherton (Friends) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Ida, and the rest of the family - you all know how special your man was to the Athertons. From the early days in the K of C choir through all the wonderful years at Blessed Sacrament and in the B.S. Band, to our being with you in recent visits to the 'Peg, we have been enriched and renewed by the smile and the voice. Cleve leaves the best legacy: a wonderful family. - Posted by: Jane and Bill Atherton (Friends) on: Jan 31, 2013

• A warm friend whom I hold dearly in my heart And will miss his smile, his firm handshake, his hug and his scent. When I was growing up and there would be a get together at the Lawson's place I always knew when Mr Langford had arrived from his big hello from the bottom of the stairs as well as his personal after shave. I was blessed with having him sit and enjoy my playing and singing we had a real connection and I have always and will always cherish the times I was able to play my piano and sing for him. I was always treated like one of the family. Thanks for that. Love you - Posted by: Mike lawson (Friend and fellow musician ) on: Jan 31, 2013

• Brother Cleve...you touched so many lives with your kind loving caring warmth. Every time I ever saw you ... I always got a heartfelt Brother Bruce! how's it going. You always new he truly cared. Always etched in my heart n soul...your music. Man your famous AHHmen AHHmen... sing it over... ah amen ah amen amen...is my favorite music of all time. So many riifs in my guitar playing were inspired by dad. Mom and family I am so sorry for your loss...dad was a great man. Let your memories help heal the emptiness in your hearts. Love you Guys Brother Bruce - Posted by: Bruce Forsyth (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013

• A wonderful friend has gone to be with the Father! We will miss his smile and music. Dear Ida and family we were so sorry to hear of Cleve's passing, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I wish we could be there for you. Will see you in April. - Posted by: Vic & Yolanda Forsyth (Friends ) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Ida and family, we are so sorry for you loss. We will always remember the fun times we would have when you visited us in Cornwall, we always wanted to see you. We had so much fun, Cleve would sing and play the organ and Dad just loved it, so did we. Cleve will be another bright shining star right next to Dad. Love you miss you already - Posted by: Lucie and Adele Prevost (Cousins from Cornwall ON) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Ida and family, we are so sorry for your great loss. He will be remembered by many, his friendly, warm smile and handshake every Sunday at church will be truly missed. Our prayers for the whole family that your precious memories be a comfort in this sad time. love Greg & Lauren Andrushko & family xox - Posted by: Lauren & Greg Andrushko & family (family friends ) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Dear Ida and family, Our thoughts are with you today. What a great man Cleve was. A joy to know and meet. Always smiling and happy to see you. Wonderful memories for everyone. We cherish the years we spent with you and Cleve. Love, Anne & Gord Gooding and family - Posted by: Anne & Gord Gooding (great friends) on: Jan 30, 2013

• when i first began at via, it was a blessing to work with such a sweet, kind and funny man. Back in the day, it was these Service Managers and Sleeping Car Conductors who were truly real gentlemen! my condolences Cal, to you and your family. May our prayers find some comfort during this difficult time. - Posted by: wendy seesahai and family (co-worker) on: Jan 30, 2013

• I will miss him terribly. He was a great man and will be remembered forever. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Elaine Smith () on: Jan 30, 2013

• Ida my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. So many happy memories growing up around all of you. You and Cleve always welcomed me into your home and into your hearts. He will be missed so very much and I cherish the time we had together. - Posted by: Connie Murdock (Friend/Family) on: Jan 30, 2013

• so many warm memories of cleve and ida visiting at the farmhouse in lorette, we all loved you cleve. our prayers are with you ida and your family - Posted by: ron and lorraine labossiere (daughter of leo and alice marcoux) on: Jan 30, 2013

• I have very fond memories of Cleve, especially the times our families spent out at Grand Beach together, with Cleve and my Dad racing out there is his 57 Chevy. Big bright smile, always something nice to say, he will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Jay Blackman (Family friend, Calgary, AB) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Wow, where to begin, such a Wonderful Spirited man with a smile that would lite up a whole room. Cleve was truly one of God's greatest creations and now there is one more very bright star that shines down on us comforting us through this next journey of life. If Cleve has taught us anything it's to always Love one another and enjoy every precious minute on earth with family, friends and even strangers. Our condolences go out to Ida and her wonderful family and feel blessed to have been apart of Cleve's life. <3 Take Care and God Bless. - Posted by: Kim, Rob, Ryan and Kaitlyn Krasnowski (Family) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Sorry for your loss. He was a great person. - Posted by: Steve Lawrence and Family (Friends) on: Jan 30, 2013

• We are sorry for your loss Langford family. Cleve will be missed. We all will have awesome memories of a wonderful human being. Always warm, fun and caring who always made people smile. - Posted by: Carmen, Randal, Spenser and Makensy Payne (Friends of family) on: Jan 30, 2013

• Ida and family, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always remember when Ida and Cleve would come over to visit my mom and dad (Louis and Bertha Marcoux) and he Cleve would sing while I played the piano. He was a lovely man. You can cherish all those lovely memories, they are there forever, they never go away. - Posted by: Angele (Marcoux) Gelineau (daughter of Uncle Louis and Auntie Bertha Marcoux)) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Ida, the Langford family and of course the extended family. We send our deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. Cleve was truly an amazing man and he shared his love of life and welcoming smile each and every time we met. Our family was blessed to have shared time and memories with him and those memories will continue in the amazing family he has left behind. Some men are defined not by what they say but how they say it and Cleve could speak volumes just by taking the time to sit a while and share his goodwill with all those around him. Our prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless Dave, Maureen, Stephanie and Brittany - Posted by: The Whites (Family Friends) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ida: I know what you're going through and how difficult all this must be for you. I will cherish the memories of the times Ed and I spent together with you Cleve and the family over more than fifty years. Cleve’s laughter and cheerful nature always brought joy to those who knew him. He will be truly missed. May the peace which comes from the memories of the love you shared bring comfort. You and the family are in my Prayers each day. God Bless You! Love, Shirlee - Posted by: Shirlee Blackman (Family Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ida and family, My thoughts and prayer are with you and family. May God bless and keep you all as you go through this difficult time. He was such a fun and loving guy. Cousin Glennis (Dallas Texas) - Posted by: Glennis (Langford) Parker (cousin) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Ida...our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Cleve's smile and sense of humour will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace, Cleve - Posted by: Jean Edwards & Ron Rogal (Family Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• To you Ida and your family...we are so sorry to hear of Cleve's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies, you will be in our thoughts and prayers on friday as we are unable to attend the service. - Posted by: Raymond & Louise Tetreault (cousin to Ida) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Our heartfelt condolences Ida to you and all your family on the Loss of your beloved Cleve. I can only describe Cleve as a true Gentlemen. A word I used quite often is"Suave" He always had a huge smile and greeted me with a "Well Hi" and took my hand in his...He always made me feel like his friend. I will always remember him doing his own "grooving" to the music in church. It was an honor to know him. Our prayers are with all of you... - Posted by: Debbie&Mark Scott and family (Fellow Parishoner from Blessed Sacrament) on: Jan 29, 2013

• I would like to extend my condolence to you on the loss of Cleve. I have many memories of our times together where there was many a sing song and a glass or two raised. I know your children will be there for you in these tough times. I will be thinking of you and sorry I cannot be there for the funeral. - Posted by: lorraine Hemmerling (long time friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ida & Family...Thinking of you in your loss and wishing you strength and comfort at the difficult time. We will sure miss Cleve.... his big hugs and his smile. He was a wonderful friend and he will be in our hearts forever. - Posted by: Tara, Rob Lancaster & family, & Iris Moorhouse (Friends) on: Jan 29, 2013

• We were so sad to hear about the passing of Cleve. We do hang on to so many happy memories! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family. - Posted by: Lorraine & Gary Sward () on: Jan 29, 2013

• our deepest condolences for your loss. John and Hilda Kessling - Posted by: John and Hilda Kessling (Friends) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Our deepest condolences to Aunty Ida and the entire family. Uncle Cleve was a one of a kind spirit and personality. I remember sitting behind him in church watching him celebrate the music in his own individual way...swaying and clapping, just enjoying the moment. Big smile on his face, that seemed to always be there. Truly a joy to be in his presence. He always greeted me with a "Hello, beautiful girl" big smile, warm hug. He will be missed by all that had the honour of knowing him. I will keep you in my prayers and send light and love to you all. - Posted by: Julia Dreger (nee Ulasy) (Family) on: Jan 29, 2013

• I am so sad to hear this. Being a single mom and attending our church made me feel sometimes out of place. But Mr. Langford always went out of his way to welcome me and Shane. You will be very much missed by both of us. Thank you so much for your kindness towards me and my boy. We will miss your friendly smile and your hugs...xoxo - Posted by: Cherrie Werestiuk (a friend from church) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Ida, I was so sorry to hear of Cleve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family on this very sad occasion. I miss you all. - Posted by: Lori Hesselberg (Family Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• On behalf of the Balak's, our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all on the loss of a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend. Our friendship has spanned over 60 years. Cleve will be dearly missed. May God comfort you. Carol - Posted by: carol balak (friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ida and family, I worked with Cleve at World Wide and he was always so happy and full of fun. He always smiled and joked with Ian, Doreen and myself and Bobby. I just lost my husband a year this month and know how you feel, may G-D Bless all of you and you Will have happy memories of Cleve. - Posted by: Maureen Anderson. Nee Fraser (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Uncle Cleve always made you feel welcome and always had a smile on his face, he was one of my Papa's closest friends. He was truly and dearly a good man, I will remember him always! My condolences to all the Langfords and friends who knew him. Aunty Ida he will always be in our hearts. - Posted by: Jeff Sward (long time friend of family) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Our deepest sympathies go out to you Aunty Ida and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Uncle Cleve's great character, his love for life and his awesome sense of humour. God Bless! - Posted by: Ray and Colleen Ulasy (Family) on: Jan 29, 2013

• We are so sorry to hear about Cleve's passing. We are all praying that God comforts your hearts & minds & helps you remember the times this precious man; your husband, father, grandfather & father in-law, made you laugh. We know that you have many of these precious memories. God bless you all. Love the Leask's xxoo I know I will never forget the awesome smell of his cologne & how I would smell like him the whole day, after one of his fabulous hugs :) Love Kera xxoo - Posted by: Maggie & Dick Leask & family (Friends) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Ida and family please accept our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your beloved Clive. A man with heart and always with a smile and kind word. I am so proud to have known him. Carol & Glenn Chudley - Posted by: Carol & Glenn Chudley () on: Jan 29, 2013

• Mrs. Langford, on behalf of my parents, Joanne & Walter, and myself and sister, may I send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your children, on the loss of your husband/father. Your husband had a knack of putting smiles on everyone's face, as he always wore a permanent smile and could usually be heard laughing wherever he was. He will be missed. - Posted by: Sonya Bertoncello-May (friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• We were so sorry to hear about Clive. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Connie And Dick Foster (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• My deepest condolences for your loss. - Posted by: Faye Jashyn (Family friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Very sorry to hear about Mr. Langford passing. Mrs Langford and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Cathy (Martin) Doyle (Neighbours on Day St) on: Jan 29, 2013

• We send you and family our deepest condolence. We will miss Cleve, but he will be with us in our memory, Léo-Paul and Helma - Posted by: Mr&Mrs Léo-Paul Marcoux (Cousin from Dorval,Qué.) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Our deepest sympathy to the Langford family. - Posted by: Tolman, Paul, Dirk and Penny () on: Jan 29, 2013

• Dear Ida and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. Times like this words seem so inadequate "Remember the good Times" and know your Curves family is always here for you Jill Ann and All the Curves Girls - Posted by: JILL Dowson(Curves) (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2013

• Our Deepest Sympathies! - Posted by: Janet (Lewis) & Bruce Anderson (CN) on: Jan 29, 2013