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Dillon Clifford Obituary

Dillon T. Clifford December 10, 1993 - December 7, 2010 Jewett City - Dillon T. J. Clifford, 16, of Griswold passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2010. Born December 10, 1993 beloved only son of Robert and Suzanne I. (Daigle) Clifford of Griswold. Dillon was a junior at Griswold High School where he participated in baseball, football, basketball, and wrestling. He enjoyed motocross and riding his dirt bike. He leaves many memories with his wonderful friends and classmates who will miss him. Besides his parents he is survived by his grandparents Joseph R. Daigle and Violet Williams of Florida, Robert Lambert of Florida, and several aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly. He also leaves behind his four legged companions Bear, Lilly, Dora and Marley who will no doubt look for him daily. He was predeceased by grandparents Bernadette D. Daigle, Patrica Lambert and Thomas Clifford. Calling hours will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Rd, Rte 138 Jewett City, CT. A funeral service will be 10:00AM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Dec. 10, 2010.

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Becca Mikolajczak

January 2, 2011

Dillon,
I remember the very irst day I met you. It was a hot summer day 2 years ago and I thought that you were sweet, funny and cute, and when your mom came up to my door and told us you would cut our grass, just made me smile. We instanly became friends and then, slowly, we crept into each others lives. You were my big brother and my very first friend. Even though you aren't here on Earth, and God took you away from us, you will never leave my heart. There are things that I will never forget that happened between us and I will forever love you dillon. Nothing that has happened could change that. We had our good times and bad times, but mostly good times, and I'm so glad that you came into my life. This has been hard on everyone, but I know that you will be there with me, and everybody else you loved, through spirit. You meant alot to me and you always will. I will see you again Dillon, so rest in peace. I love you, big bro, always have and always will.

Katie Mikolajczak

December 31, 2010

Dillon,
I only knew you for 2 years but we grew so close within that time. You were my first friend here and from that day we met, the friendship we had grew to be more than just a friendship. We had become brother and sister. We were there for each other through the toughest times for each other and I always knew that you would be there for me no matter what. But God took you away from me and everyone else who loved you. Losing you has been the worst thing I could ever imagine and I will never forget everything we did together, everything we have gone through together, everything we helped each other out with. You were my best friend, my big brother and I will never forget all that you have done for me or how much you meant to me. I love you Dillon Clifford. You will forever be in my heart. We will see each other again. Rest Easy<3 12/10/93~12/7/10 Love you big bro<3

December 30, 2010

Dear Suzanne, I am so sorry and my prayers are with you. I did not hear about this tragidy until after the services. I have no way of contacting you. Please call me if you need anything. 860-208-8722 I would like to get together. Marie-from Wed. and Sat. nights Putnam, CT

Nycole Sylvestre

December 24, 2010

Dillon,
Though all the years i knew you we always had an amazing time togahter my ringtone is not afriad and semptmeber by daughtry because everytime i listened ti those songs they made me think about you... Kid every minute every memorie every time missing practice just too be with you or to watch u kick some butt playing baseball and riding because you where so good at all of it. And to tell you man everytime i look at your picture or even your baseball pictures they make me cry... You where one hell of a strong kid and i k that you are there with pat now ill miss you and those summers and school will never be the same with out you man... I love you dillon and i will always have you in my heart, Your an amazing kid and i cant see why it had to be you and all of the others as well... Rest easy kid ill see you up there some day ill miss you forever as well as your warm willing hugs and those looks you gave me all the time... Rest easy kid
12*10*93 - 12*7*10 <3

sarah arnold

December 22, 2010

heey dillion i know you dont know me but i feel so bad for you everybody loved you

kelly martinez

December 19, 2010

dillon family

my prayers n thoughts are with you n your family during your tragic loss. his memories will always be with you. happy bday dillon. may you rest in peace

kelly martinez

Andrea Pagliaccio-Sharpe

December 18, 2010

Dear Suzanne and Family, Suzanne I was a childhood friend from Colchester, my grandparents Steve and Mary Polanski used to live on the corner of Gateway in the little pink house. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. From what I have read, your Dillon seemed like a wonderful kid. God must have need some very special angels and your son was picked as one. May all your memories and love help ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Culhane

December 18, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is such a heartache to loose someone you love so much. May the beautiful memories you have of Dillon be cherished forever and you find comfort in knowing that he is with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time with the holidays approaching.
Gary & Lucille Culhane

Duke Arndt

December 15, 2010

Whenever I think of JC kids, Dillon will always come to mind. He had such big spirit and personallity. His dad was always watching in the distance. What a beautiful relationship. That child was so loved by family. Bob and Sue, You are forever in my prayers

Sheri Storey

December 14, 2010

Sue I can'teven begin to imagin your pain...There was never a time I saw you when you didn't mention your son.....no doubt the love and light of your life...he was so blessed having you for a mom...never doubt that...my thoghts are with you daily. My God hold you gently in his loving arms till you find the strength you need to put one foot in front of the other....I am always a phone call away...day or night... .Love Sheri Storey (North Stonington, CT)

Gluck

December 13, 2010

My condolences to you and your family during this most diffcult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Heather, Joey Damein & Carra Gluck

Lucille Garcia

December 12, 2010

Sue,
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that I am here if you need me, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayer.
With love,

Kevin Gibbons

December 12, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 12, 2010

Sue,my deepest most heartfelt condolences to you and your family May god give you peace during this time of profound sadness.You are in our thought and prayers,May Dillon Rest In Peace
Donna & Dominick Damiano Plainfield ct

December 12, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. My most heartfelt sympathy is with you.Be strong
Helen

Melissa Hebert

December 12, 2010

Sue,
Even though he may be in Heaven,and a Angel he will be.He will forever be the one that will be in your heart and that special son who will forever hold that key. We are so sorry for your lose Sue.
Shirley Roethel and Melissa Hebert

shirley&jim&family arnold /mcnally

December 12, 2010

rest in peace dillon G.B.N.G.B.F.
happy birthday dillon.dillon will be sadly missed

Linda Mossberg

December 12, 2010

Sue - Words cannot convey the mournfulness I have in my heart. Baseball season will be quieter, but I know Dillon will be there as an "angel in the outfield". May God give you Peace at this time of sadness.

Miss Linda

Karen

December 12, 2010

DILLON... LOVE YOU FOREVER............. LOVED THE SLEIGH RIDES AND THE FISHING...........

Doreen Mailloux

December 11, 2010

Sue,
May your fond memories of Dillon comfort you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family!

JoAnn

December 11, 2010

Sue, I am deeply saddened for your tragic loss. I pray God gives you the strength and courage you need at this time.

Elizabeth & Gillis Family

December 11, 2010

May the spirits keep your family close in this time of need and keep your son safe until you may all meet again.
Blessed Be.

Coach Jeff Gregory and family

December 11, 2010

To the Clifford Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will always remember Dillon's big smile and golden glove playing 3rd base. He was a great friend and teammate to those around him, and will be missed by so many, but never forgotten.

Denise Long

December 11, 2010

Sue,I am so sorry for your loss. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Alisa Racine

December 10, 2010

Sue,
I am very sorry for your loss. He was so young and may you know God is taking care of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelley Teeters

December 10, 2010

Happy Birthday Dillon! Hope you're partying it up up there with everyone! I miss you so much. Cant wait to see you again someday...Love you!<3 Rest easy and be with me always, never leave me.

coach Rob

December 10, 2010

happy birthday Dillon!!!!!!

Marisol Rivera-Bryant

December 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Heather lavallee

December 10, 2010

my thoughts and prayers are with you all...im sorry for your loss i dont know your son but i am very sorry for your loss....

Mikayla Michalski

December 10, 2010

Happy Birthday Dillon<3 Rest in Peace<3 Forever in our hearts! I honestly can not believe this happened to such a great kid! <3

Samm Racich

December 10, 2010

Sue...May our great Lord hold you and yours in His heart and hands through this extremely tender time. Prayers are a given. Much love and blessings.

Mitchell Ritchie

December 10, 2010

A call out to my ANGEL"S MAY THEY BE WITH YOU AND DILLON FOREVER! They are young and OLD, BUT they ease the SOUL GOD BLESS! #4 Mitchell Ritchie and FAIMLY! we will pray for ALL!!!!!!!!

John Andriso

December 10, 2010

My deepest sympathies. I will always remember Dillon as a very nice young man who made me smile when he came to school.

Fayth Reguin Herman

December 10, 2010

Sue,
Not sure where to begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss! I remember Dillon as a young boy who obviously has grown into a gorgeous young man! If you need anything at all please let me know.. HUGS for you hun!!!!!

Peggy G

December 10, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your son. May you find peace in your sorrow.
My condolences to your family

Karissa Bourassa

December 10, 2010

I will always remember Dillon as a happy red head beautiful kid loved so deeply by his mother and father He was truely the light of Sues life my prayers are with you, I am deeply sorry for your loss!!

December 10, 2010

Our love and strenght goes out to Dillon"s Family and Friends. We will all miss him DEARLY! EXSPEALLY OUT ON JC LEGION BALL GAMES!!!

cherie lalumiere

December 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clifford family in this time of sadness.God bless all of you. Cherie Lalumiere & Family

REGINA AUGMON

December 10, 2010

Sue, Please eccept my deepest sympathy on behalf of your loss.My prayers are with you, and may god keep you near him and keep you as stong as possible through this time of sorrow.

BOB N JOANNE

December 10, 2010

WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MANY PRAYERS TO ALL.

Helen

December 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Snarskis

December 10, 2010

I am Brian's greataunt Donna,and I'm truly sorry at the loss of your son.

Liz Rose

December 10, 2010

Sue and Bob,
what can be said of this time in your lives. With deepest sympathy for you both I send my prayers out for comfort and peace. There is no greater loss and no words to fully describe all the grief I feel for you both at this time. God Bless you and please let me know if there is anything I can do. Always in my prayers, Liz Rose

Kathy and Charlie Darras

December 10, 2010

To the Family of Dillon Clifford,
May God bless you and keep you in his care. There are no words to say that could ease your comfort during this time. But please know that people all over the country are praying for you and sending you their love.

Parents of Woodstock, CT

Jack Curtis

December 10, 2010

Dear Sue,
My deepest sympathies to you and you family at this time of extreme loss. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. God bless you all.

Falbowski Family

December 10, 2010

Sue and Bob, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Courtney Ayers

December 10, 2010

Clifford Family;
Dillon was a great friend of mine, i'm sad to see him gone. He was an amazing guy. I am truely blessed to have met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 10, 2010

To the Clifford family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May God continue to give you the strength you need.

The Goyette Family

December 10, 2010

I met him only a few times he was such a nice young man. My son misses him very much, and I wish they could have had more time together. I am so sorry for ur loss this is such a tragedy. The Clukey Family

Christine Hebert

December 10, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your child.

Pete Aubin

December 10, 2010

To the Cliffords,
May God bless you and guide you through this tragic time. My thoughts and memories of Dillon will all ways be fond ones. With all my prayers and sympathies for you all.
Coach

Shannon Sherman

December 10, 2010

Dillon, you were my son's best friend. You were a smart, respectfull, funny kid. You will truly be missed. Happy birthday pal. =(

Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
love,
Momma Shermonnnnnnn! =)

Christine & Vic Cote

December 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 10, 2010

To the Clifford family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Central Sports Family

The Odgers

December 10, 2010

Our prayers for strength go out to you both and to all of Dillon's family and friends. I'll always keep a happy memory of him enjoying the waves at Misquamicut Beach with our son Ein a few years back. Our thoughts of you in this saddest of times.

Sandy, Mike, Ein & Devon.

The Epler Family

December 10, 2010

Sue, Bob and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God help you through this sad time in your lives. We all loved Dillon and will miss his smiling face.

Kelley and Derek LaCombe

December 10, 2010

Deeply saddened as we join you in mourning... In this darkest hour, find some peace and comfort in family, friends, and a community that surrounds you. Dillon will forever be with GHS on the turf #55 and on the diamond #23...His smile and memory forever etched in our hearts. Eternal peace, God Bless.

brittany

December 10, 2010

you will be deeply missed....my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

shawn gracia

December 10, 2010

God bless you dillon i'll miss you very much...prayers to evryone..... i'm sorry for your loss.

Sam Cerezo

December 10, 2010

Sue and Bob, I can't imagine the pain that is going thru your hearts right now with the loss of Dillon.May God continue to give you the strength you need...Love you, Sam Cerezo

Sharon & Mark Koziol

December 10, 2010

I know there are no words that can ease the pain you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jessica Plante

December 10, 2010

Sue I'm very sorry for your loss.May the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time.My prays are with you and your family.

Brenda Reguin

December 10, 2010

Sue and family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Dillion. You and yours are in our prayers.

December 10, 2010

Sue, Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. I can only say that I'm here if you need to talk. God Bless you, your family and all the other families involved. your friend, s brown/PDC

Anna Williams

December 10, 2010

My thoughts and prays goes out to your family. RIP Dillon.

December 10, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Dillan was a great kid. My son Justin has played baseball with Dillan since they were in T-ball. I remember the time Dillan wanted Justin to go over his house to practice pitching. I will always remember Dillan as a GREAT athlete, he loved sports. He will truly be missed by all. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.....
Janet Garcia, Lisbon Ct

Karen Hock

December 10, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

December 10, 2010

Sue,I can not imagine the horror of your loss.my thouhgts are with you and your son dillon and family and the family's of all who lost the precious gift of a child.
georgette and I will always think of you at this time of unimaginable loss
steven and georgette

michelle headen

December 10, 2010

my thoughts and prayers go out to the clifford family during this time of loss.

stacey strong

December 10, 2010

You well be deeply missed. your family & friends are in my thoughts & prayers.

December 10, 2010

I am a mother with children the same age and I cant image what you are going though my thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Liz Montville Ct

lori

December 10, 2010

sorry for your loss my prayers are going out to you and your family

Jennifer Beaudoin

December 10, 2010

My prayers are with you all during this dark time.

Cheryl

December 10, 2010

Sue- Chelsea, Cade, Clayton and I have so many good memories of Dylan. I miss seeing him every morning. I can't imagine your pain. Please know that we are thinking of you day and night. He will always have a special place in our hearts.

Jan Phillips

December 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope that the memories of Dillon's life will give you strength.

December 10, 2010

I am fortunate to have seen you on Thanksgiving Day. I will keep that picture in my mind of you smiling at me always. I will miss you, Love you, Memsta

surrells pizza

December 9, 2010

you will be missed i will think of you every friday r.i.p.

Kathy Morano

December 9, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to your memories. My prayers are with your family.

Dawn

December 9, 2010

you are in my prayers

Rob Morano

December 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clifford family in this time of sadness! I will have a special place for u in the dugout his year and always in our heart!!

your coach always!

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