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Francis Cluff Obituary
1938 -- 2011
LOWELL -- Francis A. Cluff, 73, a lifelong Lowell resident, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Saints Medical Center. He was the loving and devoted husband to Maureen A. (Gilbert) Cluff of Lowell.
Born in Lowell on July 2, 1938, he was a son of the late Henry and Cecile (Mailhot) Cluff. "Sonny" was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War.
He was a graduate of Lowell Trade School.
For 45 years, Frank worked in Boston for the Plumbers Union Local 12.
He was a lifelong member of the Lowell Elks, was an avid bowler and a devoted communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Frank's family would like to express a special thank you to George and Joan McGuire for the extra wonderful years of life which he enjoyed because of the generous gift of their son, Kevin McGuire's kidney to Frank 21 years ago. Thank you always, Kevin McGuire, with love from all of us.
He was a great and loving father to his children, James Cluff, Dale Cluff and his wife, Jennifer, Ian Cluff and his wife, Nicole and also Kathleen Cluff; a very loving grandfather of six, who loved him very much, Alycia and Alyson Cluff, Abigail and Lillian Cluff, Emma and Isabel Cluff; beloved brother to Henry Cluff and his wife, Janet, Tom Cluff and his wife, Nancy, Beverly Landry, Midge Landry and her husband, Roger; many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Cyl Perron.
CLUFF -- Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell from 2 until 6 PM on Sunday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 11:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church, Lowell. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury, MA. For those who wish, donations in Sonny's name may be made to: Saints Cancer Center, 2 Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852 or to: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Cluff
Teresa Langan
September 27, 2011
To the Cluff Family,
We were sorry to hear about Sonny's passing.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bootsie and Jack Langan
GIL FORTIER
September 26, 2011
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF "SONNY" PASSING. WILL REMEMBER ALL THOSE FRIDAY NIGHT'S OF BOWLING AND PLAYING CARDS AT THE ELKS ON FRIDAY.SEE YOU UPSTAIRS HAVE THE CARDS READY. GIL PAT FORTIER
Ann Obara
September 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Guevin
September 25, 2011
To the Cluff Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Janet and Angel Soto
Carol and Richard Guevin
nancy cluff
September 25, 2011
To our brother sonny may you rest in peace now you have been through a lot, we know you are up above on your new journey. you were a great person, and will certainly be missed
by the whole family and bu all of your friends, you were a great person love
you, brother Tom and Nancy & family
ED GERTZ
September 24, 2011
TOM AND FAMILY, I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANKS PASSING. HE WILL EB REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS.
Brenda Crowley
September 24, 2011
Maureen and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank was one of the best people in the world. He was always there to help out anyone who asked, it didn't matter if it was the middle of the night all it took was a phone call and he was there for you. I am so happy that I had some time with him 2 weeks ago just talking and laughing. He was one of God's greatest gifts. may you all find peace and comfort knowing he is now in the loving hands of God. Rest in Peace my friend til we meet again..
All My love,
Brenda Crowley
Brian Murphy
September 24, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
doris cruz
September 24, 2011
may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
doris jose cruz family
September 24, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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