William J. Cliff Sr.
...former head cook at Tewksbury Hospital; 74
TEWKSBURY - William J. Cliff Sr. age 74, the former head cook at Tewksbury Hospital, diedTuesday evening, July 8, at Tewksbury Hospital, where he had been in residence for the last 27years. He was the husband of Anne M. (Nichols) Cliff who now resides in Dracut.
He was born in Lowell, Feb. 16, 1929, a son of the late George and Gertrude (Padian) Cliff. Hewas raised in Lowell, but had been a resident of Tewksbury the greater part of his life.
He was employed in the dietary unit at Tewksbury Hospital as the head cook until disabilityrequired his retirement and hospitalization.
He is survived by five daughters, Mary Jo Tremblay, Carol Bianchini, Linda Duhamel, all ofLowell, Bonnie Rosemond of NH, and Anne Hiort of Tewksbury, a son, William J. Cliff Jr. ofTewksbury, 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and dearest friendsand staff members at Tewksbury Hospital, who have cared for him through the last 27 years.
He was also father of the late Brenda Boissonneault, and one of seven brothers and sisters.
At his request, all funeral services were private. At his request please omit flowers.
Expressions ofsympathy to the Tewksbury Hospital Patient Fund, c/o Administration, Tewksbury Hospital, 365East St. Tewksbury, MA 01876, will be greatly appreciated by his family.