Clarence Everett Jacobs – Tǫnehdowęhs
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Clarence Everett Jacobs. Predeceased by his mother Elsie, father Freeman, brothers Alymer, Oliver, Freeman, Norman, Kenny and sister Hilda. Clarence is survived by his loving wife Ruby, daughter Cheryl (Leland), son Everett (Sarah), and precious grandchildren Summer, Kelvin, Izaak, Haven, Cali, Alexis and Oceanna. Clarence will be dearly missed by his sister Eileen and brother Arnold, and in-laws Bill (Pam), Hazel (Ron), Helen (Eugene), Frank (Ruth), Vera (John), Verna (Alex), Cindy and Angie. Medicine friend of Dewey. Special uncle and friend to Morgan. He will also be missed by his many dear nieces and nephews.
Clarence was a fluent speaker of Gayogo̱ho:no language and grew up at Beaver’s Corner. He was a lover of all sports and played lacrosse, hockey, was a thrower of snowsnake and an awesome pitcher for the Smoothtown Cubs, Six Nations Redmen, and Gates Rubber Co. in Brantford. Forever a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs and supporter of all community lacrosse teams from the minors to professionals. Clarence was employed as a Readymix truck driver with CBM in Burlington for 28 years and a member of Teamsters Local Union 879. He loved playing guitar and country music and would often play at family events. His humour will remain with us forever.
Burial Sunday January 31, 2021 at Lower Cayuga Longhouse. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cayuga Longhouse Building Fund (E-transfers: ganedagoganohses@gmail.com). Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Clarence Jacobs 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Ohsweken, Province: Ontario