McNaughton: Earl Clifford
May 24th 1929 – February 19th 2017
Our lives have been filled with love & laughter of a great man. Unfortunately, in his 87th year we announce his passing.
Predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Sr. and Viola, brothers, Daniel Jr. (late Elaine) and Reginald (late Mary) sister Muriel, and son Clifton Wayne. Survived by: his wife Lorna (nee General), siblings; William (late Leone), John (Deanna), Mary-Lou Brant (late Sidney), and Sanford (Judy); his children; Wendy Apple (George), Karen, Earl Brian, Edward (Sue), and Harry (Wilma); and many nieces and nephews. He was also blessed with 23 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
Earl drove bus for 3 generations here at Six Nations. He could be found at the local restaurant, Erlind’s, in the early hours, sometimes even before it was open! A member and president of the Six Nations Pageant Committee, he put in a lot of his time and effort to make sure it ran smoothly. Earl also ran a family landscaping business seasonally with his sons and grandsons. He was still employed at All Nations Security up until he recently fell ill. He worked all of his life, putting his family and community first and will greatly missed.
We will celebrate his life, with family visitation on Monday, February 20th at the Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville after 6 pm., with service at 7 pm. On Tuesday there will be public visitation with service at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at Grand River Church, 1585 Mohawk Rd, R.R. #1, Ohsweken, at 11 am. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 with interment immediately following. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
FUD
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Feb 20th, 2017
Wendy and Ma and Family. This truly saddens me. We have lost a good man. I am so very very sorry for your loss. May He R.I.P.
With All My Heart.......FUD
Posted by
Jacqualene McNaughton-Deck
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Feb 20th, 2017
Auntie Lorna, Wendy, Brian, Frankie, Karen,Harry and families so very sorry for your loss, sending my condolences and prayers may you find strength in each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by
Teresa Thomas
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Feb 20th, 2017
Earl was a good man. He will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Posted by
Linda Hill
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Feb 20th, 2017
My sincere condolences to the McNaughton family...Uncle Earl will be very much missed in our community. Next time I go into Erlinds, I will think of him sitting there drinking his coffee. My prayers n thoughts are with you all.
Posted by
Sandy Porter
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Feb 21st, 2017
My condolences to the McNaughton Family. Earl was an awesome man and a good friend. He put a smile on many faces. R.I.P my good friend.
Posted by
Wolf Clan, Mohawk Nation
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Feb 21st, 2017
Sincere condolences to those closest.
Posted by
Julie Gordon
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Feb 21st, 2017
My condolences to the family. I liked Earl. He had a great sense of humour and he was always willing to spare a smoke and a friendly chat.
Posted by
Peter Jamieson
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Feb 22nd, 2017
Earl was an awesome man and fellow horseman, he will be sadly missed by all. my sincere condolences to the family,
Posted by
Robin Fraser
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Feb 22nd, 2017
Much Love, Condolences and Prayers to you guys and your mom,
From Bobbi, Robin and Family.
Posted by
jenn
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Feb 25th, 2017
Earl was my bus driver for one year straight when I was in the eighth grade. I sat up front of the bus chatting with him for most of the school year. I was new to the area and he made me feel so welcome. His sense of humor was something I will always remember. Two examples of his type of witty and at no nonsense type of humor are as follows. On our way to school one morning a fellow classmate of mine (who was also a class clown) asked earl "hey earl, can I light a stogey?" real looked in his rearview mirror and pointed to the no smoking sign but replied go ahead. Well the classmate lit a smoke and thought it was great. As soon as we got to school earl non chalantly got off of the school bus and went right directly to the principals office and gave the principal the students name. When asked why he said because he has a no smoking policy on his bus lol. Another time we were on the way home and I was the second to last student to get dropped off. Well I made the mistake of telling earl to try and make it quick because I had to use the bathroom. Well he made sure that he hit every bump in the road that he could until he dropped me off. All the way laughing. Lol. Through the years I never lost contact with him. He never lost his sense of humor one bit. I'm 40 now and I am sad to hear of his passing. I do know that through his kindness and humor he is one of the influential people of my life and I give much appreciation for that. Earl you will be missed by so many. Ona
