Clifford "Cliff" Wesley Rees

February 11, 1942 - January 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford "Cliff" Wesley Rees on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 82. Cliff was the beloved husband of Betty Rees (née Gosse) for 61 wonderful years. He was a dear father to Chris Rees (Karen) and Dave Rees (Geneviève), and a cherished grandfather to Mitchell Rees. Cliff is also survived by his siblings Donald Rees (Connie), Nita Tremblett (late Michael), and Carl Rees (Lynn), as well as many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George Rees and Maria Parsons, and his adopted parents, Allen and Julianna Parsons.

Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland, Cliff worked for most of his first career at Nav-Canada as a Radio Operator, Flight Service Specialist, and later as Manager of Flight Service Specialist Training. His work led the family to several places in northern and eastern Ontario. After retiring, Cliff pursued his passion as a skilled woodworker, a second career he never truly retired from.

Cliff was a proud Mason for over 50 years, serving as Master of his lodge multiple times and as District Deputy Grand Master. He cherished the friendships he made within the lodge and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Funeral Details: Cliff’s family will receive friends at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall (613-938-3888), on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Christ Church Seaway, 2 Bethune Ave, Long Sault. Interment will take place in the Spring at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca.