Lane, Clifford Maxwell, 93, passed away at his home in
Portaupique on December 24, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Born in
Londonderry Station on June 12, 1921, he was the son of the late
Bertram and Alberta (Toole) Lane. He is survived by his loving wife
Emily (Roberts); step-daughters, Barbara (Darrell) Works and Rosemary
Swanson; sisters, Georgie (Myles) Rushton and Beulah (the late Rex)
Trask; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his first wife, Grace (Hayman) Lane; stepson, Kim
Swanson; sisters, Marjorie (Rolfe) Hayward, Evelyn and Lillian;
brother, Keith (Helen); brothers-in law, Rolfe Hayward and Rex Trask.
Cliff was a loving, caring person, devoted to his family. He was a
veteran of World War 11, and then served his church and community. He
enjoyed watching and playing sports, and reminisced about playing
baseball with the Londonderry Iron Clads. He enjoyed fishing, Hartt
Lake, travel and reading, but most of all he enjoyed people. During
his lengthy retirement, he enjoyed gardening. In his early years, he
was employed at A.J. Wells and Wells and Carter General Stores. He
later went on to own the business (which became known as Hayward and
Lane) with his brother-in-law and business partner, Rolfe Hayward, for
thirty-five years. During this period Cliff also served as Post
Master. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street
Truro. Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, April 18, 2015, in
the Riverside United Church Bass River, with Rev. Florence
Antle-Brison officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Interment at a later date in the Portaupique Cemetery. Donations may
be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Gardens, Bass River, the
Riverside United Church, Bass River, or to the Truro VON. Private
messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing
Clifford’s obituary and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com