DRISCOLL, Clifford James – born May 3rd, 1951, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Cliff was 70 years old. He will be missed greatly by his wife, Bonnie (O’Sullivan), his son Adam, daughter-in law, Patricia (Sarchia) , and his beloved grandsons Tyler, Gannon and Logan. He is survived also by his sister Charlotte (John), Laura and Kristy Patton, In laws; Loralee, Peter, Sylvia, Gene and Wendy Salisbury, Mary Ann O’Sullivan, Holly, Riley and Robin McGlaughlin, Janet O’Sullivan, Joseph O’Sullivan, Martin O’Sullivan, Barry O’Sullivan, Michael, Audrey and Casey O’Sullivan and many nieces and nephews.
After a challenging second battle with melanoma, Cliff had been declared cancer-free. His success was so ground-breaking that his case was to be documented in medical journals. Sadly, the treatment presented Cliff with other health challenges, but he had just begun to feel well again and was hopeful that he was through the worst.
Cliff joined the Ottawa Police Force in 1968, as soon as he turned 18. Seven years later, he became a member of the RCMP. The highlight of his career was serving two- 9 month tours under the auspices of UNIFOR in Croatia to help re-establish policing in the region, in 1992 and 1997. After 30 years of service as a Mountie in Ottawa, Sault Ste Marie and Kingston, he retired to Welland, ON to be closer to his family in Rochester, NY.
Cliff had enjoyed many special occasions in his final days, but none more special than a cross-border visit from Adam, Patty and his grandsons, Gannon and Logan. He had a great weekend with his family and had even been feeling well enough to share some whiskey and a cigar on the patio with his son. Just a few days later, as he prepared to go for a walk with his beloved Labradoodle, Lucy, he simply closed his eyes and gently passed.
Cliff was never happier than when on his Honda Goldwing. He would hit the road for weeks at a time with his buddies, Dubber, Bob Thomas and many others. He had been to all provinces, territories, states, and multiple countries in Europe. A few years ago, he travelled on motorcycle in rural Nepal where he visited with a police colleague he had met while serving in Bosnia. Two weeks ago, he rode to Barry’s Bay for an annual ride with old friends. He had been so pleased that he finally felt well enough to make the trip.
Another love of Cliff’s was helping veterans, as well as volunteering with the local Legion in Welland and talking to youth in the classrooms about his experiences alongside Jim Summersides.
He told his son, “if I go tomorrow, I’ve had a good run” Always a gentleman, and was a gentle giant of a man. His was a life well-lived. He will be dearly missed and remembered fondly.
A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, 383 Morningstar Ave., Welland.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, Welland.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Clifford Driscoll May 3 1951
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My sympathies to his family and friends. Clifford and I worked together and spent 30 days in Antigua for work. Good times.
This is very sad news. My deepest condolences. I had the opportunity to work with Cliff back in the 90’s in Kingston. Not only an intelligent investigator, but also lots of fun and a great sense of humor.
Dear Bonnie, Adam and family, I was so very very sad to learn of Cliff’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Bonnie at Queen’s in Kingston and I had a really great visit when they generously hosted a friend and myself at their home in Welland a few years ago. I know that Cliff was very well liked and respected by all who knew him. My sincere condolences and I’ll be in touch down the road.
Dear Bonnie & Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your family patriarch. May all the wonderful memories you created together help ease your pain.
You will be in my thoughts as you face this life adjustment.