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LEYBOURNE: Clifford Franklin of Exeter, formerly of Fergus

April 22, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 19 Condolences

LEYBOURNE: Clifford Franklin of Exeter, formerly of Fergus

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, April 22, 2016, of Exeter and formerly of Fergus in his 73rd year.  Beloved husband of Judy (Barber) Leybourne for 50 years.  Dear father of Gary and Sandra Leybourne of Brodhagen, Lori Leybourne and Dennis Halliday of Blackstock, Lisa Loranger and Scott of Alliston, and Diane Leybourne of Orangeville.  Dear grandfather of Kevin, Ryan; Mark, Kyle, Brittany, Makala; Justin and Meghan, Eric, and Faith; and great-grandfather of Brooke.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Wes Whale, Gail and Ron Bessey, and Jim and Shirley Leybourne all of the Fergus area.  Clifford will be missed for his friendly and jovial way of life.  He will be remembered forever.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 15th from 1-4 PM at the Riverview Estates and Riverview Meadows Club House (20 Kalisch Ave, Exeter).

Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  

Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements.

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  1. Bev Robinson Hall

    June 3, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    I was looking to see if my mom”s obit was posted yet, and ran across Cliff”s. I was sorry to hear of your loss. While I lived at Riverview Estates 2004 – 2009, I admired how Cliff jump right in to be a helping hand in whatever neefed to be done.
    I’m sure he will be dearly missed and my condolences to you and your family.

  2. Edward & Linda Fox

    April 29, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    Dear Judy and Family
    Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss.
    You and Cliff have traveled with me on Ilderton Tours.
    Treasure memories and know that LOVE never dies.
    Linda Fox

  3. Karen Dickins

    April 25, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    Judy…..we can’t begin to tell you how sorry we are at Cliff’s passing…..what a shock. He had such a great personality and humour, he made shuffle board so much fun, I sure will miss our kidding back and forth. Hugs sent to you and if you need anything please let us know…….Karen and Bill.

  4. Bill and Grace Gilfillan

    April 25, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Judy and Family,
    Bill and I are thinking of you at this very sad time in the passing of Cliff.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    He will be dearly missed by all of us at Riverview Estates.
    Bill and Grace.

  5. Dianne Skinner

    April 24, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    To Judy and family : So sorry for your loss of Cliff. You are in my thoughts and prayers

  6. Amanda Hamilton

    April 24, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    Judy: Sincere condolences on the loss of Cliff. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
    Amanda Hamilton & family

  7. Lorna Stuart

    April 24, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    Dear Judy:

    So sorry to here of Cliff’s passing. It is a dreadful shock to every one.

    Hold your memories and family tight. It seems to be what gets us through.

    Lots of Love from –Lorna

  8. Reg & Dorothy Morrison

    April 24, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    So sorry to hear of Cliff’s death. He will be surely missed by all of Riverside Estates. So glad we saw him last Tuesday in Seaforth. Your prayers go out to you Judy and your families.

  9. mariette frijters / roger pauli.

    April 24, 2016 at 3:39 PM

    a message of sympathy comfort and caring ,to help you through this difficult time ,thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, take comfort in your memories at this time of sadness.

  10. Corinna and brad findlay

    April 24, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    My family and I would.like to send our deepest.condolences so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all

  11. Marjie &Tom Westerveld

    April 24, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Judy and family,,so sorry to hear of Clifford s passing,,,know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,,,

  12. Audrey Conaghan Thompson ,

    April 23, 2016 at 10:22 PM

    I will always think how funny he was , I will remember some of the thing he said and did for my lifetime , As a teenager I loved to spend time at my good friends home and he was always nice and had a great spirit about him ,,

  13. Dave & Anne Cottel

    April 23, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Judy, we were so sorry to read of Cliff’s passing. We always enjoyed his jovial ways at Senior’s. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Hold close to the memories you have and hold them close to your heart, they will help you get through the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    Dave & Anne Cottel

  14. Paul and Ruth Ann Eckert

    April 22, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    to Judy and family
    So very sorry to hear of Cliff,s passing We enjoyed having him drive tractor for us, and he always had some good stories for us.
    from The Boys
    Paul and Steve Eckert
    Ruth Ann. Mike,Rob and Daryl

  15. Joyce Baptie

    April 22, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Judy and Family,
    I am so sorry to learn of Cliffs passing, will miss his cheery smiles. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time but I hope happy memories will help you to get through this.

    Joyce Baptie

  16. Jane Dearing

    April 22, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    Judy & family;
    It is with sadness that I read of the passing of Cliff.
    With sincere sympathy.
    He will be missed
    Jane Dearing

  17. Jim and Violet Young

    April 22, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    Judy and Family ,Jim and I are thinking about you all at this time. We are very sorry about your loss.It is times like this that it is wonderful to have family around.May God give you comfort and strength.. Love Jim and Vi Young

  18. Frank & Dorothy Cleary

    April 22, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    Oh Judy. We just heard of Cliff’s passing. We are so very very sorry. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will sure miss Cliff. He was such a wonderful man, and we will miss his humour. I know he will be sadly missed by his many friends in Riverview Estates

  19. Eugene and Linda Webber

    April 22, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Judy and family:
    Please accept out deepest condolences on the passing of Cliff…Keep his memory close to your heart and he will never really be gone to far.
    Linda and Eugene Webber

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