Surrounded by his loving family Clarence Dominic Denomme passed away peacefully at AMGH hospital on Sunday May 28,2023. Clarence was born on August 8,1930, one of 8 children of Laurence Denomme and Verda Rau.
Clarence was a quiet, gentle man who loved nature, dogs and all his family He died as he lived with grace and quiet dignity on his own terms.
Survived by his wife of 34 years Peggy Denomme. Children Michelle Layton (Bob), Tony Denomme, Peter Denomme (Jay Brandon), Doug Rivers, Donny Rivers (Laura Mulder). Grandchildren Rebecca Skelton (Devin), Blayne and Jill Denomme, Justine, Tatum and Daerien Rivers. He is also survived by his youngest brother Don (Cecelia)
Clarence was predeceased by his first wife Lorine Garon and by his grandchildren Vanessa Layton (1991) and Brian Layton (2020)
Visitation will be held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home on Thursday June 1, 2023 from 11:00 am – 12:00, with Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Funeral Home, Mary Jane Bisset officiating.
Shared by Christine and Neil Caldwell
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Nancy Ward
I met Clarence through our mutual friend, musician, Jeff White. I marvelled at Clarence‘s devotion to his friend, driving him to Newfoundland to promote Jeff’s song collection dedicated to the Beothuk people. Of course, it was a big adventure, but it was also a long drive! One day I saw Clarence with his tai chi group down by Lake Huron. It was his 85th birthday, and he looked as lively and flexible as a young man. He credited his flexibility to tai chi. He told me that he had had pain and stiffness in his joints in his 50s, but tai chi had corrected it. The clarity of his eyes and the liquidity of his movements struck me as the result of years of dedicated tai chi. He no doubt has tai chi groups going in the next world. Keep ‘em moving, Clarence!
Nancy Flynn
Dear Peggy
I am so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing and our sincere sympathy to you and the rest of the family. I really loved Clarence and so much enjoyed working with him. He was truly a very dear soul. I wish we had known of his passing and had been able to go to Goderich for the service.
Much love, Nancy
Peter Anstett
Dearest Denomme family, My sincerest condolences go out to you at this time. I have fond memories of the family as long as I can remember. Many play dates with Tony at the corner of Raglan and Ontario streets. Clarence and my dad were both Kinsmen members and they spent alot of time getting together in the early years. I have photos of them at Finch’s snowmobile shack when the Kinsmen club got together. Clarence and the Kinsmen also spent countless hours at the Clinton raceway, building it up. Even over the years at the furniture store I would stop in and visit Clarence. And then in 89, I was fortunate enough to be asked to photograph Clarence and Peggy’s wedding, Such a special day. Wishing you all strength and happy memories of Clarence. He will live forever in my heart as well.
John and Linda Macdonald
To Peggy and Family: Our sincere condolences to you on your recent loss. keep all the treasured memories .
John and Linda MacDonald
Margaret Cook
Sincere condolences to you, Peggy, and your family.
Pat & Doug Bright
Dear Peggy and family, We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Clarence. We have so many wonderful memories of the visits to Victoria. Whether it was a walk on a beach, a trip on the ferry to Saltspring Island to climb Mt Maxwell, or a dinner of oysters Clarence dove right in with enthusiasm. Cribbage games were a regular occurrence and his winning streak continued through our visit last summer. As a game went on he would say “are you sure you want to play that card?” with a twinkle in his eye and a sly smile that made us question our play. We will miss him but we are so much richer for having spent time with an extraordinary man.
Pat Mann
Bob and I send sincere sympathy to the family of Clarence. Cherish the many great times you have shared over the years. Clarence was a very kind, thoughtful and fun person to be around. He will be missed by many.
Bob and Pat
marg and keith lyddiatt
Sending condolences to Clarence’s family. He was active and involved in community and church but also made time to be attentive and supportive to his kids and grandkids. He will be missed .
Pauline and Ed Laithwaite
To Peggy and Family and the Denomme Family please accept our sincere condolences on Clarence
‘s passing. He will truly be missed. A very nice gentleman. Treasure your wonderful memories. Pauline and Ed Laithwaite.
James and Shirley Denomme
Sincere condolences to Peggy and the entire family. We have many wonderful memories of time spent with Uncle Clarence during our visits to Clinton and Goderich. He always welcomed us into his home. He filled the room with laughter and always had a funny storey to tell us. He will be fondly remembered.
Pat Healy
To Peggy and Family I extend my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
MERVYN and EVELYN DURNIN
Our sincere condolences to Peggy and the Denomme family. Clarence was a very gentle man. We knew Clarence through the church and Kinsman Club in Clinton.
Ken and Margaret Caldwell
Peggy, Michelle, Tony, Peter and extended family members – Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Clarence. Over the fifty years we have known him, he was always a friendly, soft spoken gentleman. Clarence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Respects, Ken and Marg Caldwell
Peter & Anne Knittle
Michelle, Bob and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Father. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Peter & Anne
Ralph and Eleanor Smith
We are so sorry to learn of Clarence’s passing. He was a helpful weekly visitor, here at Goderich Place, before the pandemic and we so looked forward to his Tai Chi sessions. He was an excellent teacher, with his calm demeanor and a role model for the rest of us. Our sympathy to his family. Ralph and Eleanor Smith
Dianne and Peter Belanger
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Uncle Clarence will be dearly missed. His welcome hugs, infectious laughter, funny stories about the family growing up and all the euchre parties will be told for generations. Our love to you all.
Claire Caldwell
Sending my condolences. I’ll always remember Clarence doing Tai Chi and going on hikes longer than I did at the cottages we stayed at together. He was an amazing man.
Christine and Neil Caldwell
Dear Peggy and family, Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Clarence. He was a wonderful person and we loved spending time with him at family gatherings. There were a lot of laughs playing cards. We will miss him. Love Neil and Christine
Joyce Feltz
Sincere sympathy Peggy, Michelle, Peter, Tony, and families with the passing of Clarence.
He was a very kind and gentle man and will be missed by many.
Thought and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Feltz
Peter Staniforth
I have had the privilege of knowing Clarence for a long time, and he was a very kind and considerate indivual .
We were poles apart when we came to politics, and over the years we had a lot of fun teasing and bantering back and forth. During the Harper years, Clarence found great joy in Emailing me and telling that there are either small pockets of dissension showing up, or as time grew along the pockets kept getting bigger and bigger , and he warned me to seek refuge under Justin’s guiding arms. He will welcome me unequivocally.
He always had that glint in his eye and that broad smile after, reassuring you it was all in fun and no harm tended.
Dawn and I enjoyed our several get togethers with Clarence and Peggy on their trips to Eastern Ontario.
Thank you Clarence for your friendship.
Isabelle Moore
My sincere sympathy, Peggy and family. Clarence was a long time friend. Loved all the good times we enjoyed together.
John really enjoyed the cribbage games.
Isabelle
Linda Denomme
Michelle, Peter, Tony, Peggy and families….sincere condolences to you all. Always remember Clarence with a smile on his face! Sending hugs and prayers 💕
JANET MAVOR
We are so sorry to receive the news of Clarence’s passing. We have so many happy memories of him to cherish. Unfortunately circumstances do not allow us to attend the funeral. We will be thinking of the family at this difficult time and send our love. Janet and Les
JACQUI Denomme
It was always enjoyable to meet up with Uncle Clarence. He was a great listener, always interested in whatever was going on and always had a twinkle in his eye. Years ago, when I was maybe in my early 30’s, he shared with me a bit of important wisdom I will never forget, and it has contributed to my life in a positive way ever since. I will always be grateful for that and I will miss him. For those of my cousins and extended family who called him ‘Dad’ or ‘Husband’ or ‘Uncle’ like me and for his dear friends and neighbours in whose lives he played an even much more significant part, I share with you my condolences. Definitely the definition of ‘a life, well-lived’.
Rainer & Catherine Zimm ~ McEwen
Well, it’s with much SADNESS that we bid farewell to our neighbour, friend, an institution in Clinton/Goderich and true, honest gentleman.
Much loved by so many.
A unique character of whit, positivity and a gem of a mensh. We are REAL:LY going to miss him.
Enjoy the other side to where the ferryman has brought you dear Clarence
Eric & Bonnie Taylor
Peg and Family – We moved into “The Back Yard Hood” nine years ago. Little did we know the blessings that came with it. We have shared many adventures with Clarence and Peg, cards, lunches, sharing our sweet treats, swapping tall tales on the back decks. Eric and Clarence cutting a bees nest out of a tree at 10 o’clock at night (safety first boys), Peg supervising of course. We always enjoyed Clarence’s yearly gardening exploits from marigold, tomatoes and sunflowers (which the squirrels loved). Last year he tried his hand at growing corn. The cobs only matured to about 1 inch – Clarence tried to tell us it was popcorn corn. The rhubarb has been his most successful gardening adventure to date, we are still enjoying it. We won’t even mention about Clarence’s n??ners that he share with the hood at lunch. God’s speed Clarence till we meet again. Hugs Peg and Family
Bill and Lia Hoggarth
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the Denomme
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Denomme Family. Our heart goes out to Tony Michelle and Peter, for the loss of a Great Man. I still remember babysitting at Mom an Dads house on Ontario street many years ago. Our prayers are with you all.
Harold Leddy
To the Denomme and River’ s families
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. He was
truly a fine gentleman, Cherish the memories.
RIP Clarence
Patrick and Shelley Denomme
Patrick and Shelley along with the family of the late John and Bernadette Denomme send their deepest condolences to the family ❤️
Clarence was a true gentleman,so easy to talk with and shared a fondness for horses that we often discussed when I was in Clinton visiting
May he Rest in Peace
Pat
Jim Oesch
Michelle and Bob
Sorry to learn of your dad’s passing,you post many special pictures of you two together 💕
Joanna Koskamp
I met Clarence through his son Tony. Clarence was a very kind man!
Rest in peace! My deepest sympathy to all of Clarence’s family. And to those who knew him.
Ron Sowerby
Sincerest condolences to the Denomme and Rivers Family on the loss of Clarence. Clarence was a very kind and gentle man.
Patrick and Shelley Denomme
Patrick and Shelley along with all the cousins of the late John and Bernadette Denomme send their deepest condolences to all of the family ❤️
Clarence was a true gentleman, always easy to talk with with and we had a shared fondness for horses that we enjoyed discussing whenever I saw him ,while visiting in Clinton
May he Rest In Peace
Patrick
Cathy Cudmore
Sending our condolences to Peggy,Michelle,Tony, Peter and family. Remembering a little road trip a few years ago and Clarence tried to convince me what party to vote for in his calm and quiet manor. Not sure he was right and not sure he was wrong ! Cheeks, as he would call me & Jerry Pickett. RIP Clarence
Gary & Dené Coombs
Michelle & Bob and the Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of your Father. He was a really Great Gentle Man that had an impact on those that met him. We will keep you all lifted in prayers for comfort through your loss and may the Many Happy Memories bring rest to your souls.
Gary and Dené
Sharri MacDonald
My sincere sympathies to all of Clarence’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sharri
Herb Marshall
Uncle Clarence, one of my favourite people, warm, kind ,a real gentleman. Pretty good sense of humour too. Years ago late into a night of euchre our group was hungry . It being corn season, Clarence suggested that he, his brother Donnie and I pile into the truck and raid a neighbour’s corn field. I filled the bag with corn as Clarence and Donnie applauded my efforts. We returned the Moore Family farmhouse and I dumped the spoils of my effort on the kitchen table. Clarence led a round of laughs as the boy from the city wasted his time picking cattle corn. I am glad and fortunate to have met this man.
Sharon Brown
My deepest condolences Peggy and family. Your memories of good times shared over the years will comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Brown
Stu and Pat Steenstra
We are sending our deepest condolences to each of you. Clarence was such a wonderful person. May your memories give you peace. Thinking of you and your family Peggy.
Graham yeats
It has been a trying year for the Denomme family, and all connected to them. Clarence was a wonderful warm person,with a very caring manner. I still have the bronze eagle ascending that Clarence gave us when Rosie and I were married, and still cherish the memories it brings. R.I.P. Clarence, life was good to you.
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Peggy, Donny and Family
We are so saddened to hear of your loss .
Our deapest sympathy is extendind to all of you, at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Gayle and Barney
Don and Sharee Bartliff
Clarence and I where friends for many years. I worked at the bank and he would come in with deposits. He was the sweetest person, and we had fun. He was the man who said I hung my pictures to high lol. I did and never have since. I will always think of this gentleman as my true friend. We will miss you. 🙏🏻💋
Judi williams
My deepest sympathy to all of Clarence’s family.. Cherish all the wonderful memories. at this difficult time.. RIP Clarence ..
Stephanie Cloet
We will remember Clarence as a genuine, kind, and caring man who always had a sparkle in his eye. He was so helpful at Coldwell Banker events, and he will be dearly missed. Our sincerest condolences to Peggy, Donny & Laura, and families.
Love, Steph & Jamie
Verda Hoppe
My Moms brother and as we are the “Western” family have not seen him for awhile. He and Peggy attended Moms 90th birthday celebration and so enjoyed the time we had. Will always remember his practicing his Tai Chi on a lawn in downtown Nipawin and gathering a crowd to watch!
Barb and John Warr
So very sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. He has always been a very special uncle to us. Sympathy to all family members but especially dear Peggy. Clarence was a loving man and he will dearly missed but never forgotten.
Cindy Fleet
Peggy & all the family, Butch & I send our Deepest Condolences. Clarence was a wonderful man, so kind, had the sweetest smile. You will miss him terribly. You are all in our thoughts.
Sincerely Butch & Cindy
Robbie and Cheryl Denomme
Sending our condolences to Peggy and the entire family. There was a lot of funny stories and many fond memories . He will surely be missed.
Paul Anstett
Our sincerest condolences to you Peggy, Michelle, Tony, Peter and families on your painful loss of Clarence. We have many fond memories of Clarence. He will always be remembered for the kind and genuine personality he was. Especially when he sang his solo at Christmas Eve Mass. He had a wonderful voice.
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family