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Michael CLIFFORD Obituary
Mike leaves behind his wife of almost 40 years, Darlene Carpenter; and many Heffernan, Roche and Ahern cousins across the South Shore and beyond. He was the proud only child of Irish immigrants, Michael C. Clifford from Sneem, County Kerry and Lilly Forrest Clifford from Cobh, County Cork. He enjoyed two wonderful visits to Ireland and was able to spend time with the Clifford cousin on the farm, where his dad grew up.
He served in the Mass Army National Guard in the pre-Vietnam era. Mike earned his BS in Business Management from UMass Boston in 1978.
While working at Bank Boston, during the Y2K period, he entertained his co-workers on the morning of January 1, 2000 by breaking into song, "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," to celebrate the successful passage into Y2K.
After retiring, he and Darlene moved to Linden Ponds senior living community in Hingham, where they enjoyed making many new friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mass. Audubon Society or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Maureen Upton
January 15, 2025
I knew Mike for 9 1/2 years at Linden Ponds, had dinner with Mike and Darlene every week for all these years and will continue to have dinner with Darlene. Mike and I went to the same high school (St. John´s in North Cambridge MA). He was a year behind me so I always said that I was the older woman in his life. I´ll miss Mike. He was a great friend.
Sean Molloy
January 13, 2025
I don't specifically recall Mike singing on Y2K, but it is totally on point and I can picture him so clearly singing. He really was a great guy and I know I am a better person for having known him.
Dorothea Stevens-Sullivan
January 13, 2025
Dear Darlene, I was so sorry to hear about Michael!!! I am not local right now I am in Texas and cannot make the arrangements, wanted to sign the guest book at least. Glad you had so many years with Michael! Please accept my condolences! Dottie Stevens-Sullivan
Michelle Tran
January 12, 2025
Darlene, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My heart aches to hear this news, he will be deeply missed.
Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport
January 12, 2025
Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!
Janet Carey
January 11, 2025
Darlene, sorry to hear of loss of Mike, your wonderful husband. He was so nice and I was lucky to have known him. He always greeted me with a smile. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers.
Jim Considine, Charlestown
January 11, 2025
Thank you for your military service to this nation. May you now rest in peace.
Michael Rivera
January 11, 2025
Thank you for your service to our country, and your community Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA
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