Obituary of Clifford St. Pierre

ST. PIERRE, Clifford Peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, November 18th, 2016 in his 87th year. Cherished son of the late Harvey & Martha St. Pierre of Ridgetown. Predeceased by wife, Marjorie St. Pierre (nee McCord) (2004) & Lillian St. Pierre (nee Galecka) (2005). Loving father of Brian (Kim) St. Pierre, Dale (Rick) Jarrell, Terry (Kim) St. Pierre, and Penny (John) Lawe. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Sheri, Steve, Jordan, Cody, Lori, Cari, Jayde, Jamie, Tanya, Christie, Norman, his 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Also by his dearest friend and neighbour, Norma. Predeceased by brothers, Leonard (Marie) St. Pierre and Rene (Millie) St. Pierre. Survived by brothers, Harold (Nel) St. Pierre and Alfred (Dorothy) St. Pierre, and sisters, Bernice McEachran and Marion Prail. Cliff was a longstanding member and past President of the Chatham Optimist Club and thoroughly enjoyed helping the community youth. He loved fishing and traveling to Florida during the cold winter months. He worked for Canada Bread for many years and was very successful selling life insurance in the years leading up to his retirement. He made many friends in his career and many of those friendships have been with him till this day. He was a good, honest man and will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity of others. He was very grateful and happy living at the Chatham Retirement Resort, and was so thankful for all the staff for their kindness, laughter and support. He truly considered them like family. Thank you to all the CKHA staff in the ICU Unit and 3rd floor staff for all their compassion, care and dedication. Family to receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 from 11:00 am till the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm. Deacon Chris Masterson to officiate. Burial to take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery. Donations in memory of Clifford may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis Society through the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519 351 2040