Clifford Grant Hoath

Cliff Hoath passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Calgary Bethany Care Centre at the age of 76 years. 

He is survived by his loving wife Barbara; sister Jean Johnston; sister-in-law Margaret Hoath; children Robin Hoath, Rick (Bonnie) Hoath and Rhonda (Ken) Stockill; step-children Darin (Tracey) Gillies and Darcy (Elaine) Gillies;grandchildren Sean, Lindsay, Miranda, Joshua, Justin, and Chloe and great-grandchild Nolan.  He was predeceased by his parents Dick (Poppy) and Margaret (Nannie) and brother Richard.

Cliff was born and raised in Thessalon, Ontario served in the Armed Forces at Gimli, Manitoba in the 1950’s, and afterward began his long and successful career in sales.  He held various sales positions with Dunlop Tire, Bell & Howell, I.C.S., and University Scholarships of Canada.  Cliff enjoyed his various roles in the education sector and his service and friendships within the Masonic Lodge, I.O.O.F., A.C.T. and Legion. 

Cliff also enjoyed his life on other fronts, like connecting with family members often in the wee hours of the night, playing darts and golf with friends, reminiscing about the exciting times on the curling rink, cheering for the Calgary Flames, going RV’ing and building bonfires, playing with his dogs, telling and laughing over a good joke or limerick and singing out an old tune.  Cliff will be sadly missed and always remembered as a quick-witted, enthusiastic, charismatic man.  Special thanks is extended to the staffs of the Foothills Hospital and the Calgary Bethany Care Centre. 

A Celebration of Cliff’s Life will be held in Thessalon, Ontario in July 2012.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial tributes in Cliff’s name be made to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58 Avenue SW, Calgary Alberta, T2H 2S3 or at www.alzheimercalgary.com). To email expressions of sympathy to Barbara and/or family please use vizzin@telus.net with the subject heading Cliff Hoath.