Passed peacefully away at his residence in Grand Bay on January 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, Clarence Dowding aged 69 years. Clarence is predeceased by his father Alfred in 1986 and his mother Josephine in 2013, sister in law Annette Kettle (Alvin), brother in law Amos Collier. He leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories his devoted wife Mary (nee Mullins) of 50 years, proud father of sons Scott (Kimberley) Doyles, and Paul (Lisa) Grand Falls, and daughter Paula (Rene) Arenas of Geismar Louisiana, two special granddaughters Tonya Dowding of San Franciso, CA, and Sophia Arenas of Geismar Louisana, brother in law Bill Mullins (Ferne) of Dartmouth NS, sisters in law; Mona Collier of Codroy, Elsie Parsons (Arch) of Kingston ON and his furry buddies Bear, Murphy and Duke. He will forever remain in the hearts of his brother Donald (Betty) Port aux Basques, sisters Marlene (Gordon) Lavhey McIvers, Loretta (Ken) Cornish and Christine (Garry) Chevrier all of Prince Rupert BC plus a large circle of friends and extended family. Visitation taking place on Thursday, January 26 from 7-9 pm, and Friday, January 27 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm from East Haven Funeral Home Inc.. Funeral services taking place on Saturday, January 28, 2 pm from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Bay with Rev. Harold Harvey officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, TCH, Port aux Basques. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in Clarence's memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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