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STEPHEN CLIFFORD Obituary

CLIFFORD, Stephen F. "Cliffy" 76, died gracefully April 24th. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Engle) Clifford. Raised in South Boston, he was the son of the late Daniel and Nell (Ellen Daly) Clifford. He leaves his cherished children: David and his wife the late Lisanne and Alexander and his wife Marlene Clifford all of Salem, MA, and his most favorite daughter: Marion Lea Clifford of Boston. He was the brother of Patrick and May Clifford of Wollaston, MA, Donna and Paul Devin of Plymouth, MA, and the late Ellen Folan. He was the brother-in-law of Jim and Robin Engle and Rick and Mary Engle all of Providence, RI. He also leaves many beloved nieces, nephew, great nieces and nephews. The Clifford family would also like to thank Nicola and Jacque for their unending support. He was a graduate of Suffolk University and Suffolk University Law School, A lawyer by profession, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Plymouth and was of counsel to the Boston Juvenile Court. Stephen loved life, family, politics and sports. His most treasured days were spent in Kennebunk, ME. A good man, he shall be forever missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 1pm in St Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., Providence. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen's memory may be made to Mass. General Hospital (Prostate Cancer Research: Dr. Matthew R. Smith) Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114: Attn: Kirsten Swan or to the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116, Attn: Sean Nelson. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2012.

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Donna

April 18, 2025

thinking of you, Stephen take good care of my Paul. He´s with you now.

Donna

April 18, 2024

Another year has passed Stephen and I so miss the fun times we had together. A lot of laughs may be a little too much alcohol, but that was OK too. As I said before there´s not a day I don´t think of all of you and I´m so grateful for the family I had.

Donna Devin

April 18, 2023

Stephen,
it´s been many years now since you´ve gone. I miss calling you and remembering some of the moments we enjoyed as kids. Give my love to all the others. Think of you all every single day. I hope you´re happy, safe and warm. All my love, Donna.

Donna Devin

April 18, 2021

Dear Stephen, I still think of you every day. There have been times I’ve wanted to call to tell you something funny that I know you would enjoy hearing.
Give my love to everyone.

Donna Devin

April 21, 2019

Still love and miss you. Take good care of Dad,Mom,Ellen and Patrick.
Ill see you all again someday♥♥♥♥♥

mary wheeler

May 1, 2012

Dear Judi and Marion,
I did not know Cliffy as well as I wanted to, my lose. I do know how much he loved "his girls" though. May those special memories you hold dear in your hearts carry you though this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending prayers. We love you, Lee, Mary, Katie and John Wheeler

April 30, 2012

Dear Hannah: We hope the joyful experiences you and Steve shared serve as comfortable memories in the years ahead. Gwen & Terry

April 27, 2012

Dear Judi and Marion
We were so sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. We had gotten to know you and Stephen the last few years in Kennebunk and Keith really loved the spirited political conversations they shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Sharon, Keith, Erica, Emily, and Jonathan Shaw

April 25, 2012

Hi Judi, We were all so sad to hear of Stephens passing. He was such a wonderful and generous person. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are for Stephen and to you and Marion, are thoughts are with you now. Maryann Murtagh and family.

Jayne Sweetser

April 25, 2012

Judi , Marion and family, our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cliffy was always a pleasure to be around and always had a smile on his face. love to you all, Jayne, David, Kelley, Katie and Samantha Sweetser

Judge Leslie Donahue

April 25, 2012

Goodbye to a great guy. Ill always remember your pride in your family and your great sense of humor.

Peg Sawyer

April 25, 2012

Judi and Marian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. Love will remain in your hearts.

April 25, 2012

My beautiful brother. I will always love you.
Donna

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