James T. Clifford

James T. "Jim" Clifford, 98, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, James "Jim" and Holly Clifford. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Louise B (Malloy) Clifford, and their daughters, Constance Marie Clifford, Debora Ann Clifford, as well as three sisters, Helen Cignarella, Anna Lundgren Taylor and Dorothy Cummings. He was the much loved father of Catherine Clifford and Clyde Grant of Natick, Mary Laflamme of Vernon, Conn., James and Holly Clifford of Scituate, Patricia Clifford and Pam Mullins of Jamaica Plain, Paul and Lisa Clifford of Hingham and Christine Clifford of Marshfield. He was the cherished grandfather of Michael Laflamme of Arlington, Texas, Matthew Laflamme of East Hartford, Conn., Jessica Walker of Hingham, Nicholas Walker of Marshfield, Cody Clifford of Hingham and Rebecca and Laura Clifford of Scituate. He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late James F. Clifford and Anna Murphy Clifford. He served proudly in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. With his late wife Louise, he established Clifford's Flowers in 1945. Together they grew the business over the course of four decades until her death in 1987. He was active in FTD, holding a number of regional offices. A talented artist, during the 1960s and 70s he won numerous regional and national floral design awards. He continued to work in the business with his son Jim until retiring his late 80s. In retirement, he enjoyed his garden, Civil War history, following golf and New England sports teams especially the Red Sox, and spending time with his family. He was a founding member of the Friends of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Scituate. His humor, talent, love and devotion to his family will be sorely missed. Visiting hours Monday, December 14, 4-8 p.m. at the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, Quincy. Celebration of life service at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, 27 Hood Road, Scituate, Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Burial private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Friends of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Scituate, MA 02066. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.