WILLIAM CLIFFORD

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WILLIAM (BILL) CLIFFORD It is with great sadness our family announces the passing of our father, husband and grandfather on January 1, 2016, with family at his side. He is survived by his wife Eliza, son David, grandsons Darren and Dean, daughters-in-law Tinda and Lorraine, granddaughter Courtney, sister-in-law Nora, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. William (Billy) was born on March 23, 1922 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He grew up in a tough part of Belfast but changed his rough ways when he met and fell in love with Eliza Jane Murphy. They married in 1945 and had two sons, David and Bill. The family immigrated to Winnipeg in 1952 and Dad was employed by the C.N.R. as a machinist until his retirement in 1986. William was a kind and generous man and helped many family and friends achieve their goals over the years A special thanks to two great friends Albert and Victor for their help in these troubled times. Many thanks to great neighbours as well. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff for their kindness and care of William in his final days. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will follow in the spring of 2016. Bardal Funeral Home 204-774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2016