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Thomas Edward Clifton

1936 - 2022

Thomas Edward Clifton obituary, 1936-2022, Baltimore, MD

Thomas Clifton Obituary

On February 19, 2022 Thomas Edward Clifton, of Baltimore, MD, age 85. Born in Brooklyn, MD on March 25, 1936 and was the youngest of 7 children of the late Judith (nee Ramagos) and Louis Clifton. Tom was a popular teacher of mathematics and other subjects in area high schools for 40 years. He is survived by his beloved brother Charles Clifton (wife, Mercedes) of Cockeysville; sister, Rita Stead (husband, Ron) of Virginia; 33 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Services and interment private. Memorial donations in Thomas' name may be sent to support Dr. Raphael Viscidi's vaccine research at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Online gifts can be made at www.hopkinschildrens.org/givenow, or send a check, made payable to "Johns Hopkins Children's Center" to Allison Baker, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, 750 E. Pratt St., Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.peacefulalternatives.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 27, 2022.

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Jasmine G

October 17, 2022

I´m so sad to learn about Mr. Clifton´s passing. He was my 9th grade Algebra teacher from 2005 and because of him, I loved math. I was telling my husband about him this morning because he was one of my favorite teachers ever. RIP Mr. Clifton

Jennifer McBeth

March 6, 2022

Tom was a dear friend and mentor. When I started teaching in 1984, he was always there to help (or laugh at) me. We had some wonderful times at OMHS. I will never forget him.

Brenetta Ellis (1965)

March 1, 2022

My condolences to the family. Mr Clifton was the "absolute" best!! May he rest in peace.

Linda G. Morris

February 28, 2022

Mr. Clifton did not seem much older than those of us entering the Edmondson High Class of 1965. He was a wonderful math teacher because he broke it down so that you could understand it. He certainly built my capacity as a mwe had ourath student. Mr. Clifton was also one of our Class of 1965 Advisors. On the afternoon of our sophomore dance on November 22, 1963, he was the person charged with telling us afterwards that the President had been assassinated. As our Advisor, he helped us plan so many memorable occasions including proms and graduation. Mr. Clifton always came to our 5-year reunions, the last of which was in October 2015 before COVID-19 restrictions. We are happy to have that memory. Rest in peace our teacher and friend.

Sandy Stobart Brandstetter

February 28, 2022

Tom Clifton was not only a favorite teacher but a friend. Always a quick smile and a kind word. He is greatly missed.

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