Clifford Cummings
September 9, 1951 – November 20, 2016
On November 20th, Clifford Currie Cummings, aged 65 years, passed away peacefully at Northern Spirit Manor Personal Care Home, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Clifford was born in Arborfield, Saskatchewan on September 9th, 1951. He grew up farming with his family and even after he moved away, would return home every fall to help with harvest. Clifford was happiest when he was farming into the wee hours of the morning.
On November 20th, 1971, Clifford married the love of his life Rita Potie. Rita followed Clifford to Thompson, where he had been working since October 22nd, 1969 for International Nickel Company (INCO). Clifford retired from INCO in 1999 after 30 years with the company.
Clifford will be remembered for the tremendous amount of love and pride he had for his family and his extremely unique sense of humour. His collection of distinctive phrases will forever be unmatched.
Clifford is survived by his beautiful wife of 45 years, Rita (Potie) Cummings, oldest son Lee Cummings (Ang, Riley and Kali), daughter Rachelle Ladyka (Mackenzie and Kayla) and youngest son Kent Cummings (Jen, Khole, Kennedy and Logan), his mother in law Priscilla Potie, sister Daryl Thompson (Nels), brothers Lorne Cummings (Rosemarie), David Cummings (Charlene), Robert Cummings (Carrie), Rodney Cummings (Karen), sisters in law Beatrice Almquist (Paul), Linda Hurnard (Cameron), Shirley Thomas (Ron), Janet Neu (Stan), brother in law Stan Potie (Joann), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Clifford was predeceased by his parents Muriel and Vernon Cummings, his father in law Peter Potie, son in law Leroy Ladyka and nephew Warren Thompson.
Clifford’s family would also like to thank his extended family at the Northern Spirit Manor. The care givers and the residents had become a big part of his life over the past year. The care and love he received has been tremendous. Thank you.
Cremation has taken place and as per Clifford wishes; no public service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, please make a donation in Clifford’s name to Northern Spirit Manor Personal Care Home, 879 Thompson Drive, Thompson Manitoba, R8N 0A9.
Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.
“Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”
