CLIFFORD BILLARD

BILLARD March 15, 1934 ~ January 31, 2026
Mr. Clifford Earl Billard was born on March 15, 1934 in Aneroid, SK. He was the second youngest of 10 children born to Charles and Hazel (Megeney) Billard. The family moved to Thunder Bay when he was a boy and Cliff would later regale his family with many tales of his adventures (and misadventures) growing up on Dalton Ave. He attended Oliver Road School and later Port Arthur Technical School which became Hillcrest High School. On August 2, 1958 he married the love of his life, Ruth Anderson, and they had four children. Over the years Cliff and the family enjoyed camping, fishing and other outdoor activities, as well as board and card games around the kitchen table. Cliff worked for Powell Equipment as a heavy duty mechanic and later a foreman. He retired in 1995. He and Ruth enjoyed travelling and hosting summer parties for family and friends. He bowled for many years with the Volunteer Pool League and was a longtime member and volunteer of the North McIntyre Rec Centre. Cliff passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 surrounded by family at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth, parents and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his four children: Kathleen Jennifer Webb (Terry), Lynn Margaret Billard (Adam Dooley), David Allen Billard and Jeanette Hazel Billard. Grandchildren Amy McDevitt, Melissa McDevitt, Jaymie Szwajda, Sean Webb, Richard Spithoff, Natasha Agostino, Stephanie Folino, Ethan Billard Dooley and Aidan Billard Dooley, as well as eleven great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other extended family. We would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph's Care Group for their excellent care of our dad and the staff of Chartwell Hilldale where he resided for the last four years. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph's Care Group or to TBRHSC Cancer Care.

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