John Francis Clifford

April 15, 1937- August 19, 2025. Surrounded by family at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, at the age of 88 years. Son of the late James and Annie Clifford.  Beloved husband of the late Heather Clifford (nee Baycroft).  Loving father of Michelle (Michael) and Douglas (Lusill).  Proud grandfather of Mikaela, Alexander, Liam, and Dean. Dear brother of Rose (Gilbert) and Linda (Erv), and predeceased by siblings Mary (Nick), Joseph (Georgina, Shirley), and Morris.  Remembered with love by many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, colleagues and furry grandbabies (beloved pets).

John grew up in Tottenham, where he met and fell in love with Heather, a girl from Beeton.  He spent much of his life travelling across Ontario as a long-haul transport and ready-mix cement truck driver.  John cherished his family deeply, and together they enjoyed many trips to Florida, time spent waterskiing on Lake Simcoe or boating on Georgian Bay, and summers camping in Wasaga Beach. He also had a lifelong passion for motorcycles and the freedom of the open road.

Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please contact Michelle or Douglas for details and to RSVP.  If desired, donations in John’s memory may be made to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca.