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Clifford Deery Obituary

A long time resident of Elmira, passed away unexpectedly, Sat. morning, Dec. 18, 2010 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center at the age of 71. Born on July 30, 1939 in Elmira, Clifford was the son of the late, Harry & Jane Bellows Deery. He married Dawn Weston on Dec. 14, 1974 in Elmira Heights. Clifford retired from Kennedy Valve after 34 years of dedicated service. Clifford's interests included woodworking, fishing, boating, traveling and the cherished memories spent with his family who survive. Loving wife and companion, Dawn Weston Deery; children, Clifford Deery Jr. MO; Sue Joseph, TX; Allen (Leticia) Swift CA; Heather (Wayne) Arnold, Elmira NY; grandchildren, Shaylyn Joseph, Megan Swift, Shane Swift, Courtney Arnold, Coby Arnold, and Kylee Arnold, great grandchildren, Grace Beck, Emilee Beck and Skyler Vogelzang; sisters,Pauline (Deery) Orr and Helen (Deery) Tomko; brother, Harry (Ruth) Deery, Prattsburg;nieces, including special nieces, Terry and Peggy; nephews and cherished family friends, Fred & Joan Flick and June Smith. In addition to his parents, Clifford was predeceased by 3 grandchildren, Dustin, Cody and Brenden; brothers, Kelley Deery, Harvey Deery; sister, Jane (Rice) Deery.

Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, on Wed. Dec. 22, 2010 between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8:15 p.m.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Dec. 21, 2010.

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January 3, 2011

Uncle Clifford you will be deeply missed!! Mom loved you so much but you are both in heaven together. Aunt Dawn, Aunt Helen and Aunt Pauline you are in my thoughts and prayers,,,Love Margaret Ann Rice

Eileen Berry

December 27, 2010

You may not remember me, Dawn, or maybe you will. My name used to be"Putman". Cliff was friends with my "ex", Jim, who has also passed. I'm Eileen Berry, now. I'm so sorry for your loss, Dawn. Please accept my condolences and prayers for continued strength for you and your family. Sincerely, Eileen. P.S. If you're on FB, you can find me there.

Pamela ( Orr ) Gray

December 22, 2010

Uncle Clifford has gone to spend Christmas with Jesus. My prayers are with the Family and with my Mother and Aunt Helen.God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Jen Bird

December 22, 2010

I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

marie may

December 22, 2010

He will be missed by so many. Cliff was a very wonderful man. I am so sorry for Dawn and the family. Thinking about you

Stephanie (Helstrom) Carr

December 22, 2010

You took me water skiing for the first time, (chin music), You took me in for a whole summer and treated me like I was yours. You will be greatly missed and loved. Rest in Peace! Love you guys!

Terry L. Jones

December 22, 2010

Aunt Dawn, Heather, Sue, Allen and Clifford Jr,
My heartfelt sympathy for you and everyone who knew and Loved Uncle Clifford, He was a great man. Can't help but wonder, what Dad and Uncle Clifford might be doing right now. Someday we'll all be together again.
Love and Prayers

Michelle Jackson (Rumsey)

December 22, 2010

I will miss you but we will see eachother again.

Leanne & Mike Hayes

December 22, 2010

We cannot imagine the pain that you are all in. We pray that you gain strength in knowing he is in the loving arms of the lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will truly be missed.

December 22, 2010

So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words to ease your pain that I can say..I am here for you if you need anything.. Tice Family

Tara Briggs

December 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

alisha arnold

December 21, 2010

R.I.P Cliff I will miss you. see you when I get there.

Susan & Family Kane

December 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy is with all of you. There are no easy words to write here, none that can take the pain away. I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Schillings

December 21, 2010

Dawn,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I'm so sorry for your loss.Cathy Schillings

Bob & Toni Loveless

December 21, 2010

Dawn and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Time and years have passed by us all so fast.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Rick Allen

December 21, 2010

I was a guest in Cliff and Dawn's home for a short time this year, and they were very gracious hosts. My conversations with Cliff out in the "barn" are a treasure, he had a wonderful sense of humor and was a kind, patient and gentle soul.

I do not know what heralds or messengers are sent to meet the spirit of those who leave this world, but upon Cliff's passing it would not surprise me at all if the Master had said to the Good Samaritan "One with a heart like your own is approaching, go and meet him".

Helen DEERY Tomko

December 21, 2010

So very sorry I am unable to be there.
May God give strength and peace to the family.
You will live forever in my heart.
Until we meet again.
Love,your sister-Helen

December 21, 2010

We express our deepest sympathy and thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Bill & Naomi DeKay

December 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathy. Sorry we are unable to be there.

Bob & Phyllis Balling Farwell

December 21, 2010

Dear Dawn & Family,

We are sincerely sorry for your loss of Clifford. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

With Love, Joyce & Wilbur (sister-in-law)

Dale & Teri Sheesley

December 21, 2010

Heather we are very sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

christina klee

December 21, 2010

We love and miss you ..

Christina Klee

December 21, 2010

Words can not express how much you are going to be missed old man, you are loved by so many..you were a great man who touched many lives. I love you and I'm going to miss you so much.. R.I.P I will see you again someday...

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