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CLIFFORD PETER RIVERS
Born: Nov 08, 1934
Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLIFFORD PETER RIVERS November 8, 1934 - January 24, 2013. In Winnipeg, peacefully, after a short illness, it is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Clifford Peter Rivers at the age of 78 years. He was born in Sudbury, Ontario to (Joseph Pierre) Peter and (Marie Jean) Florence (nee Champagne) Rivers. Dad was the oldest of his siblings and was predeceased by his younger brother William and younger sister Lucille (Collison), as well has his first wife Barbara. He leaves to honour his memory, his brothers Norman (Cindy) and Richard (Lillian), his sister Lorraine and his second wife Victoria. Also left to honour his memory and celebrate his life are his children Tracy (David) Whittaker, Colin (Elena), Stormi, Damian (Rhonda) Nichols and Ben (Nancy). His grandchildren Barbara (Steve) Leclerc, Alex (Nicole) Lemay, Rebecca, Angela, Jubilee, Nova and Aslan, and his great-grandchildren Xander and Lydia; as well as countless nieces and nephews who will all miss him greatly. A service will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, 710 Roanoke St., at 10:30 a.m., with internment at a later date at the Thompson Cemetery, with his wife Barbara Ann Rivers. The family would like to thank all the caring staff of the N1South Ward at Concordia Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clifford Rivers' memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements in care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our deepest condolences to all of Cliff's family. "Cliffy" will be missed by all of us! My girls, Garry and I have many fond memories of his visits to Alliston Ontario on his stop overs from and to his visits to his children in southern Ontario. We shared many laughs and good times. Cliff was a very kind man who became a big part of our family. Cliff attended many family dinners and events in Pembroke with my mom and our family. He loved to play horseshoes and cards. He got in the occassional golf game and even got a hole in one! We will all miss Cliff dearly! "Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understandings with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our heart, and we are never ever the same." ~ Chicken Soup for the Soul - Posted by: Lori, Garry, Tanyss, Lauren Lavallie and Doris Biesenthal (Friends) on: Jan 31, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to all of Cliff's family! I will miss Cliffs' smiling face and twinkling eyes! Cliff knew how to have a good time and enjoy life and I am happy that I got to spend some of those fun and good times with him. He will be dearly missed! - Posted by: Leanne Bush (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2013
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It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear, dear friend. Our deepest condolences to all of Cliff's family! As we cannot be there in person to say our goodbyes to Cliff, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad, sad time and we send our hugs! Cliff, we have had the honor of having you as a best friend for almost 20 years now and we will forever treasure that friendship. All those memories we made will stay locked in our hearts! We are going to miss you terribly! Happy trails to you dearest friend and may you rest in peace! Hugs and kisses, Donna and Len Foubert xoxo - Posted by: Donna and Len Foubert (Close Pembroke, Ontario Friends) on: Jan 28, 2013
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We had the pleasure of meeting Cliff in Thompson Manitoba in 1988 through the Knights of Columbus. In 1992 Cliff took on the huge task of documenting the history of the Knights of Columbus, Thompson Council 5961, commemorating the Order's 25th anniversary of charitable service to Church and Community. Cliff worked countless hours, burning many candles from both ends in order to have the information completed and presented in a professionally prepared spiral bound booklet. It was indeed a work of art that Cliff was very proud of. After Cliff moved to Ontario we saw him on his return visits to Manitoba but really got to reconnect when he returned to Winnipeg 2 years ago. We really enjoyed the times Cliff spent with us in Portage La Prairie reminiscing on the good years we shared in Thompson. Cliff's surprise visit to our 40th Wedding Anniversary this past summer was very dear to us and will be forever cherished. Cliff's Children and Grandchildren were his reason for existence and constantly spoke highly of them especially Angela and Rebecca. Brother Cliff, you will always be with us in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Irvin & Gisele Wegleitner (Very dear friend & Brother Knight of Columbus) on: Jan 28, 2013
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My condolances to Cliff's family. Cliff will be dearly missed as I will always look back to the times when I enjoyed laughing with him and talking to him at our family get togethers in Pembroke. Rest in peace dear Cliff. Debra - Posted by: Debra DeMarco (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2013