Ronald James Clifford Sr. (1933 — June 25, 2011)

Ron was truly blessed when his 17-year-old girlfriend, Norma Joan Moses, introduced him to the healing waters of Kahshe. Joan’s family had strong roots in a small bay a short distance from the river connecting Bass Lake. Together, they built their family cottage on Kahshe, continuing the family cottage tradition.  Ron was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. He had five daughters and one son, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  He went by many names, Ron, Dad, Grandpa, Duke, Staff, Mighty Mouse, and No Pay (and a few that we cannot print). 

Ron was a hard-nosed police officer who never took a day off sick in his 27 years with the Toronto Police Force. He finished his police career as a Staff Sergeant and will be remembered by his police family as Mighty Mouse, badge # 4215. Ron wore many professional hats in his lifetime; Police Officer, Assistant Chief of Fire Investigations with the Ontario Fire Marshalls Office, and eventually Municipal Councilor in Gravenhurst. If change was needed, Ron could be counted on to make it happen!  Ron was a Past Master of the Melita Lodge and an active member of the Golden Rule Lodge in Gravenhurst. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed both hunting and fishing, kept chickens, homing pigeons and bees, and enjoyed a good drink with friends.

At 78 years of age, Ron succumbed to a stroke, choosing to die peacefully on June 25th, 2011. His family has asked that we thank those of you who assisted him during this difficult time.