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CLIFFORD WALTER GOW (CLIFF)
Date of Passing: Jan 12, 2022
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CLIFFORD WALTER GOW
1925 – 2022
Clifford "Cliff" Walter Gow, age 96, passed away peacefully, on January 12, 2022.
He is predeceased by wife Joan (Forrest); his parents, Herb and Jessie (Squires); his sister Evelyn; and his brothers, Blake and Wes. He is survived by his daughter Tracey (Ricki); son Colin; granddaughters, Keri (Chris) and Ainsley; great-grandchildren, Marcus and Allison; and many nieces and nephews.
Born in St. Vital and growing up on Arden Ave., Cliff received his education locally and was a member of the Third Winnipeg Cubs and was a Patrol Leader in Scouts. Cliff joined The Royal Canadian Navy during The Second World War, stationed on the HMCS St. Boniface, serving in active duty on North Atlantic Convoys. After an honourable discharge, he was employed at Campbell Dental Laboratory, Standard Brands LTD (Nabisco) for 20 years, 16 as office manager. He was then employed with the Province of Manitoba, Finance Department for 22 years and retired in 1991.
Cliff and Joan were married in 1952, had two children, Tracey and Colin after moving into the VLA settlement of Rivercrest in 1958. After retirement, Cliff enjoyed golf, curling, time spent with family and being at the cottage, where he frequently went blueberry picking.
Cliff was a member of The White Ensign Naval Association and held various executive positions, Master at Arms and was a member of the Colour Party. He was also a member of The West Kildonan Legion for 55 years, both Rivercrest and West St. Paul Curling Clubs and the St John's Lawn Bowling Club.
Services will be held later at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Naval Museum of Manitoba, 1 Navy Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J7.
Family and friends may sign a
Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca
Glen Eden Funeral Home
204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 22, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Sending our deepest sympathy to Tracey & Colin. Your Dad lived a good long life & we will remember him from many family get togethers. - Posted by: Murray & Adele Wooden (Cousin ) on: Jan 22, 2022
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I met Cliff at the West Kildonan Curling club. Cliff was always the gentleman, always had a smile for everyone he met, and most likely, one of the firmest hand shakes I have experience in a long time. He was, shall we say, a "crafty" curler and won more than his fair share of games. I always looked forward to spending time on and off the ice with Cliff. Rest in Peace Cliff. - Posted by: Robert Crawley (Friend ) on: Jan 22, 2022
