RONALD PATRICK CLIFFORD

RONALD PATRICK CLIFFORD

RONALD CLIFFORD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2013.
RONALD PATRICK CLIFFORD - RICHMOND - Ronald Patrick Clifford, 75, of Richmond, died suddenly at his family's home in Walden on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. He was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Barton, the son of the late Irving and Eva (St. Cyr) Clifford. He attended Lyndonville public schools and graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1956. He continued his education at Lyndon Teacher's College, graduating in the Class of 1960. On Aug. 24, 1963, he married Norma Anne Ainsworth in St. Johnsbury. Ron worked all 37 of his working years teaching in the Essex Junction school system. He retired in 1997. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Church in Lyndonville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horseshoes. Survivors include his wife, Norma of Essex Junction; four sons, Michael, Dennis, Jeffrey, and Robert Clifford, and their families. To honor his request there will be no services. Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Walden United Methodist Church, c/o Diane Cochran, 20 Cabot Rd., Hardwick, VT 05843.

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December 3, 2013

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November 29, 2013

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November 24, 2013

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December 3, 2013

Clifford Family,
I just heard of Ron's passing. I knew him as Mr. Clifford at ADL in the late 70's when I had him as a math teacher for 6th and then 7th grade. I remember him as a kind and funny teacher. He was one of my favorite teachers and I was fortunate to have him for two years. Very sorry for your loss.
A former ADL student

Peter Gustafson

November 29, 2013

Norma and family: For 17 years I taught along with Ron at the Albert D. Lawton School. The students loved his kindness and sense of humor as they learned Mathematics. I am so saddened by his sudden loss . My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Sadly Peter Gustafson, ADL Humanities teacher

November 24, 2013

Dear Norma and sons, so sorry to learn of Ron's sudden passing. Still remember the times we hunted and woodcut together. Met many times at the post office and exchanged the latest news. Will miss him greatly. Yours, Bob Allen and June Wilkinson

November 22, 2013

Norma,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember so well the good times Ron and I had at Lyndon TC. There are a couple of pictures that we put in the yearbook to prove that we were a with it group of guys. I especially remember going into the pond on campus one April 1st, the day the ice broke. We did it just because we could.
We will keep him in our thoughts.

Chuck and Bev Woods.LTC '60

November 21, 2013

Norma and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed and come sugaring time we will miss his smiling face and talk. He was a great friend and adviser in loading the wood on the trailer for the sugar house and helping and encouraging horseshoe players. He will watch from above and tell us you can do it.

Randy Little & Juanita Ratta
Huntingotn

Ron working on our new pits in May

Donna & Grant Lewis

November 20, 2013

Norma per my phone call today, I am so sorry to hear about Ron. I was always ready to take Ron on as my partner when we were playing doubles at horseshoes and I just loved to play the game with him as he was a joy to be around. He meant a lot to myself and always had a hug for me no matter where we were. He was a person who did a lot for us in Huntington with our horseshoe club and also for the Bristol & Milton tournaments. We are all going to miss him terribly. I'm not sure who submitted the message from our club, but they sure hit the nail on the head. It represents the feelings of our members.

November 20, 2013

I am sorry sorry to hear about Ron's death. I taught with him for many years at ADL and there was no sweeter man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Farnham

November 19, 2013

Norma and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I think about you folks often, getting to the age where I spend time thinking about the old days. Keeping you in my prayers.

Dawn & Matt Coleman

November 19, 2013

Ron you will be sadly missed you were a great person and horseshoes will not be the same without you. deepest sympathy to your family.. Dawn and Matt Coleman

Tin& Lou Tinker

November 19, 2013

R.I.P. Ron You wee an amazing man and friend, we will miss you so much. Horseshoes will not be the same without you there.

The Cardinal Family

November 19, 2013

Clifford Family,
We wanted to send you our sympathy and thoughts for your loss. Ron was such a kind, generous, helpful, caring.... He will be missed. Going to miss the stories and the clinking of horseshoes. Again, sorry

Susan Onsruth Smith

November 19, 2013

Norma and Family,
Remembering both you and Ron while we were students at Lyndon Teachers College. Sending along our thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

Don Carlson

November 19, 2013

Norma and Family............ Sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. Ron was more than a fellow professional, he was a true friend to me. We hunted and fished together and had a wonderful friendship beyond just teaching together at ADL. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord bless you.

Surely saddened,

Don Carlson

Arliene Torre

November 19, 2013

Norma and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Burnett Court will not be the same without him. We will all miss him and his humor dearly. He was always there to help anyone who needed it. R.I.P Ron

Riverside Horseshoe Club

November 19, 2013

R.I.P. Ron You were such a big part of our club, you will be missed so much. We know you are up there in heaven throwing those horseshoes. You always had words of wisdom for all the new pitchers. We loved you man, it will never be the same.

Gary Moreau

November 19, 2013

Norma and family,
We, at ADL, are very saddened to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great colleague and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be sadly missed. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers.

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