It is with great sadness to announce the afternoon passing, with family by her side, after a long battle with Altzheimer’s Disease of Irene Laura Mary Clifford on November 9, 2018. We lost a big part of our lives who taught us values, loyalty and importance of family.
Beloved wife of Frederick Patrick Clifford, sister of Ken and Doreen, mother of Janet (Laurie), Tracy (Mick) and Rory (Darlene). Grandmother of Myles, Joel, Zachary, Zoe, Ella, Imogen, Maeve, Cassidy, Bryce and Peyton.
Born in London, England September 7th and married for 62 years, 3 months.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Thursday from 4 – 7 o’clock.
Private family interment at Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Bill and Dale Clarke
Dear Pat and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We have many happy memories of Rene during shared moments at Rotary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love,
Bill and Dale
Caroline Petrie
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother Tracy. She fought a long battle with her illness; may she rest in peace.
Carol Seglins
Dear Pat and family
My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of your loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
Rene was always so loving and caring. In her days at the Vera Davis we often shared a cheery message together when I was up visiting. In these last months when her health was more of a struggle, she was always so appreciative of your many family visits.
My thoughts are with you all.
Wayne Cowell & Patti Shutak
Dear Pat and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Rene was a warm, loving person with a radiant smile and we remember many of her happier times with you, Pat, and your family at Rotary functions. our thoughts are with you.
Donna and Frank Duck
Hi Pat. Many memories with you and your family. Even though we moved away we often talk about our days in Palgrave and The Old Mill Lane. Rory had many swims in our pool. We are thinking of your family with sadness at this time. Donna and Frank and the whole family. John, Bonnie, Brian and Tammy
Doug Nicholson
Such a vibrant, happy, family woman Rene was. Helpful with Rotary functions in every way. Loved to dance, one of my last memories of her at a wedding dance, full of love and energy before this dreadful illness robbed her of that life. How loyal and faithful Pat and the family were to her during these years. Never to be forgotten, rest in peace, dear Rene.
Condolences to you, Pat and your families
Doug and Sandra Nicholson
Ruth and Ed Broeders
Tracy and Family,
I met your mom for the first time at the Caledon Seniors Centre. What a true lady she was and was always accompanied by her caring and loving husband. There were many times that I would guide her thru her difficulties of being confused. No matter what, she carried on with a beautiful smile. May sweet memories stay alive thru this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ruth and Ed Broeders
Pete and Val
Dear Pat and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Rene’s death. She was such a vibrant and happy person. She was a great friend to so many people. We often remember her exuberant joy of life.
We shall be thinking of you all on Thursday.
Love Pete and Val in the UK
Fionna Ferguson
Dear Pat , Tracy and your whole family.
We are so sorry to hear about Rene’s passing. She was such a fun and beautiful lady before her illness robbed her of her personality.
We have so many happy memories. Times on the Rotary chuck wagon, Canada Day at the Albion Hills, in your kitchen making up people’s faces for the Santa Claus parade, St Andrews balls in Toronto, days on our boat, Claire’s wedding in Banff, Wines of the world in Palgrave, Rotary’s Inner Wheel and pub nights, and many more…
We hope that you all have many, many happy memories of Rene and find comfort in them and that wherever she is now she has found a good cup of tea.
Graham and I are in the UK at present and will unfortunately not be able to be with you on Thursday but we will be with you in spirit and thinking of you all.
Much love,
Fionna and Graham Ferguson.
Bob and Foula Skaltsiotis
Our deepest condolences to the family from Bob and Foula
Laurie Brown
Dear Tracy and Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Rene always made everyone around her feel welcome and loved.
She will be truly missed
Much Love
Laurie and Jaesun
Christine de Lima
Dear Pat, Tracey and all the family,
I was sorry to receive the news from Fiona today. My Deepest Sympathy to all the family. I will never forget the fond memories shared, when we all got together in our various homes. Especially, the day of our Cricket Match on our Land, with a break for tea, when “rain stopped play”!! Followed by a curry dinner, when we celebrated your 40th Wedding Anniversary that evening. The Opera Night and many more. Such fond memories. May you find strength in each other, as you look back on your happy times spent together with Rene. May she rest in peace.
Christine de Lima x
John & Shirl Moore
Pat, Tracy, Rory, and Family
We are saddened to hear about your loss.
We pray God will give you and your family the strength to cope through these tough times.
Those we love don’t go away, they are with us always.
Rest in Peace Rene
John and Shirl Moore
Randy Dong
Pat, Rory and family,
My condolences to you for your loss of your beloved Wife and Mother.
She was a strong and brave woman.
Randy
Candie
Pat, Rory and Family,
Please accept our condolences on your loss.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Candie, Tyler and Shanel
ANITA DILLEY
Dear Pat and Family,
We were so terribly sorry to hear about Renee’s passing. Our sincerest condolences for your loss. We always enjoyed her company at Rotary, and our other many get-togethers . She had such a wonderful sense of humour and always a lovely smile.
Rest in peace dear Renee
Geoff and Anita
Monty Laskin
Tracy and Family, my condolences on the loss of a matriarch. Hoping that memories of a mom, mother-in-law and grandmom provide comfort at a difficult time.
Cathy Perennec McLean
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Tracy. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Tymkow
Dear Tracey & Family:
Please know that I am thinking of you during this sad time. As someone very wise said to me once, “Tears are the Angels way of healing.”
Aleta Berberick
Tracy please except my heart felt condolences to you and your family.
As ever,
Aleta
Patricia Searle
Dear Pat and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Rene’s passing. She was such a warm, friendly person with a wicked sense of humour.
We shall always remember the good times at Rotary functions and our monthly “Ex-Pats” gatherings at many pubs and members’ homes.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Brian and Trish Searle
Carole & Joe Sheppard
Pat and Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Renee. We will always think of her with love and affection, remembering all the good times.
Best wishes to you all.
Carole and Joe Sheppard
Carole & Joe Sheppard
Dear Pat and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Renee. We will think of her with love and affection remembering the good times we shared.
Best wishes to you all
Carole & Joe Sheppard
Janet Carter
Dear Pat, our condolences to you and your family at this sad and difficult time, unfortunately we were not able to attend today but our thoughts are with you, Dennis & Janet Carter.
Marti Cross
I regret not being able to be at the visitation for your Mom. I was saddened when I came to work today and saw that she had passed. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Renee. She was a very special lady and will be missed.
Lynda deAbaitua
Pat, Tracy, Rory & family,
I was so sad to learn of Renee’s passing. She was a very special lady, always had a smile. I enjoyed time spent with her over the years at the centre. It was a long battle for her and for you. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Take care of each other.
Lynda deAbaitua
Connie - Home Care Assistance
Tracy, Rory and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mum. I just heard of her passing from a Client we have here in Bolton who attends the Day Program at Vera Davis. In our conversation, there was no shortage of ‘adjectives’ that described what a lovely person she was. Hope Dad is managing thru this loss. Thinking of you all !
Connie