Passed away at the Smiths Falls District Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2016 in his 78th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret and by his parents Cortis and Annie Clifford. John was born in Quebec, and later in life with his dear wife Margaret, moved to Smiths Falls, Ontario where he continued to work maintenance until his retirement in 1998. His fondest hobby included genealogy research and old time country music events. he was an attendee of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, where he will be missed by all his fellow congregation members. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of John's Life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 and 11 o'clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to St. John Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca