It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Cliff, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. James Clifford Philip Waters of St. Marys, formerly of the Granton Line, passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 78. Born June 27, 1943, Cliff was born and raised in St. Marys. He helped at the family store and later worked summers at the cement plant. He attended Central School and St. Marys Collegiate. After graduating from Waterloo University, he began his teaching career and taught for 30 years at South Huron High School in Exeter in the Geography department. Over the years there, he enjoyed special lifelong friendships with staff and students. Cliff enjoyed the outdoors; he was an avid fly fisherman and tied his own flies. He also enjoyed hunting. Precious time was spent at the cottage on the Bruce Peninsula. Cliff was a fan of the Montreal Canadiens, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Chicago Cubs “Cubbies”, and of course, the London Knights. Over the years, Cliff planted hundreds of trees. He was an environmentalist before his time. He planted them for the pure enjoyment of watching them grow.
His greatest treasure was his family, his beloved wife Mary Ruth (Dykes) Waters, his dear children Pamela and Tom Young, Darren and Christine Waters, and Kelly and Ryan Hewlett. He was a very proud and dearly loved papa of Emily, Matthew, and Jillian Young, Catherine, and Caroline Waters and Lyla, Landon, and Brea Hewlett. Loved by his sister Barbara Osborne, and brother-in-law Peter. Dear brother-in-law of Bill and Susan Dykes. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Harriet (Walter) Waters, his brother John, and Mary’s parents, Floyd and Mary Dykes.
A private funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday, February 7th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, at a later date.
Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
In his memory, plant a tree. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider St. Marys Healthcare Foundation.
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Death notice for the town of: Lucan, Province: Ontario