Larry Clifford

August 3, 1954 - November 29, 2024

Lawrence Daniel Joseph Clifford, affectionately known as Larry, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in St. Marys, Ontario, Larry was the son of the late Jack and Jesse (Bruder) Clifford. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Judith (Whitham), and his loving sons, Robert and Jason (Krista). He was the proud grandfather of Brianna and Avery.

He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Thomas (Heather), Gerald, John (Kim), Marie Goring (Tom), Patricia Cowsert, Rita Hoogenes, Theresa Noble (Doug), and Jean Clifford (Ira), as well as his sister-in-law Elizabeth Clifford, brother-in-law Lyle Whitham (Leanna), and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is predeceased by his brothers Robert and Joseph Clifford, sister-in-law Kathleen Poole (Derek), and nephew Dirk Poole.

Larry graduated from Sault Ste. Marie College in Forestry and worked at TB Woods for many years. In retirement, he found fulfillment volunteering with the Spruce Lodge Swim Program and driving for St. John’s Preschool and the local Cancer Association. He was a man of faith, with Avondale United Church being his final spiritual home.

A celebration of Larry’s life will take place in the spring of 2025, followed by interment in Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford (519.271.7411). Memories and condolences may be shared at www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com.

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