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CLIFFORD ALAN BARRETT
Born: Sep 24, 1936
Date of Passing: Nov 20, 2012
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CLIFFORD ALAN BARRETT Tragically on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, Clifford Barrett, aged 76 years, of Boissevain, passed away in Winnipeg. Cliff was predeceased by his beloved wife Sheila Ivy Rose Barrett and sister Joan Britt. Cliff was born in Hastings, East Sussex, England, on September 24, 1936. Cliff and Sheila were married on December 3, 1955 at All Saints Church in Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea. Cliff and Sheila emigrated from England to Canada with their two children on July 12, 1966 and settled in St. Vital. Cliff had been a policeman in England and found employment with the St. Vital Police Force. Cliff served with distinction and attained the rank of Sergeant with the Winnipeg Police Service before retiring in 1992. Cliff and Sheila chose to make their retirement home at George Lake, near Boissevain, and made many friends in the area. When the love of his life passed away in 2005, Cliff moved into Boissevain. He enjoyed working with the cast of characters at the recycling centre and was active in the community. He had many interests including woodworking, music and model building. Cliff leaves behind son Allen (Marie), and daughter Christine. Also mourning his passing are grandchildren Michael, Daniel, Stephanie, Jennifer, Alex and Samantha. A come and go tea will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Paul's Church in Boissevain, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. By request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba in Cliff's name. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Cliff had a camper that he needed a radio/antenna/etc for the camper we installed the radio and had fun James - Posted by: JAMES MEASHAM () on: May 17, 2016
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I am so sorry for your loss Allen and Christine. I have very fond memories of your parents. - Posted by: Kathy Curtis (Hart) () on: Dec 28, 2012
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We very fondly remember the years we spent as neighbours of Cliff and Sheila at George Lake. Cliff walked every day along the road leading in and out of the community, always making sure to collect any piece of litter that might be spoiling the lovely landscape. Rest In Peace, Cliff, and our condolences to the Barrett families. - Posted by: Linda and Neil MacNair (Former neighbours at George Lake) on: Dec 12, 2012
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Rest my old bud......from cc1108 - Posted by: Larry Bailey (WPS retired) on: Nov 24, 2012
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I started working for St.Vital Police in 1971 and Cliff was one of the senior csts. who mentored me. He was the consumate Police Officer and showed a level of respect for everyone. A true gentleman. RIP - Posted by: Bob Fortier (Workmate) on: Nov 24, 2012
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I remember when he used to come over for holidays and say to me don't disturb me i need 40 winks. He always treated me as his own daughter. - Posted by: Vikki (Great Niece) on: Nov 24, 2012
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Cliff was my partner when we served on the St.Vital Police Dept between 1968 and 1974,in Oct.1974 we almalgamated with the Winnipeg Police Dept. On one of the police. calls Cliff and I attended, 2 construction workers went down a city sewer on Sterling Ave.,in St.Vital and were overcome by sewer gas. I went down to pull them up and a home owner nearby tied the knot in the rope around my waist to lower me into the sewer. Just before lowering me Cliff came over and stated I wanted to check the knot to make sure it would not come loose and he pulled it and sure enough the knot came undone. He re-tied the knot and I was lowered into the sewer to pull up the workers.I have always remembered that as I would not be here today (he saved my life) if he had not taken the time to test the strength of the knot. The constructions workers and myself were all rushed to the hospital, the two construction workers died and I survived. Cliff was an excellent police officer and never left any stone unturned. It was a sad day for me when I heard Cliff has passed away. I thought I would share this story with you. Hugh Conurn - Posted by: Hugh Coburn (A friend and one of his partners on the St.Vital Police Dept) on: Nov 24, 2012
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So sad, Uncle Cliff was an amazing man, although never quite got the hang of stick shift in cars when he visited the uk. We had lots of fun times with him and Aunty Sheila and my cousins as we only lived two doors apart until they emmigrated. I bet Mum (Joan Britt) has the kettle on right now ready for a good catch up. RIP Uncle Cliff. - Posted by: Sarah Jones (nee Britt) (Niece) on: Nov 24, 2012
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Fond memories of Cliff, Sheila and Grandma Barrett will be in our hearts forever. - Posted by: Dennis & Judy Saydak (Family Friends) on: Nov 24, 2012
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I remember Cliff from the old St. Vital police force when he worked with my late husband, Dewight. Always seemed a nice man, and I remember Sheila as a nice person as well. - Posted by: Roberta Beach () on: Nov 24, 2012
