Obituary of Clifford Earl Buffett

BUFFETT: Clifford Earl, age 90, passed away peacefully Monday, March 25th, 2013 at Lady Isabelle Nursing Home with family by his side. Born March 18th, 1923 to Edith and Jack Buffett in Toronto, ON, Cliff was the eldest of 3 sons. Cliff proudly served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the H.M.C.S. Vegreville minesweeper during WWII. Shortly afterward, while retraining in Fort William, Cliff met his beautiful bride, Marie Joy Heard, and was married in 1946 in Dryden, ON. Cliff had a long career in the pulp and paper industry, working in Sturgeon Falls, Fort William, and North Bay, before retiring as a first class stationary engineer with McMillan Bloedel in Sturgeon Falls, ON. Cliff loved to spend time with his family and friends, and was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed listening to music, reading and Sunday drives. Cliff was actively involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 599, where he served as an executive member for many years, and with the Royal Canadian Naval Association. Cliff was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie; his parents and brother, Nelson Buffett. He is survived by his four children; Brian (Barb) Buffett of Dryden, ON, Sherry (Gerry) Beauregard of North Bay, ON, Dawn Bonany of Trout Creek, ON, and Sandy Buffett of Okotoks, AB; along with seven grandchildren; Melanie Buffett, Marnie Buffett-Pitt, Kara Bellman, Crystal Bonany, Juli Potter, and Brandon and Brittany Schur; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Ronald Buffett of Sturgeon Falls, ON; nephew John Buffett; and many other loving friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may visit with the family that same day from 12noon to 2:00 PM. Internment will follow at a later date in Dryden, ON. The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Cliff over the last two years. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or Alzheimer Society of Canada. Online condolences at www.martynfh.com