Our sincere condolences to Mary and the family.
I had many great conversations with Cliff and enjoyed his support in my roll with the township.

He will be missed.

Mary and family, sorry for your loss. Mr. Waters , Cliff, was my Grade 9 Geography Teacher. Sometimes we thought we knew everything, we Grade Niners. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue (Insley) Wilson

Mary and Family,

I am very sorry to hear about Cliff’s passing. He was my geography teacher for five years (five different courses, not because he failed me) at SHDHS and he and I had many good chats. He will be missed by many, including myself. RIP Cliff!

My most warm condolences to the Waters family. The great and fond memories of him at South Huron will live on with me for my entire life. A great influence and teacher. I am very sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this tremendous loss. With love, Jeremy & Rachel Powers

Mary & Family sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Lila Foster, Ken & Joan

Dear Mary, Kelly, Pam, Darren and families, we are so very sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. Both Dwight and I have so many fond memories in the Waters household growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,

Dwight & Leanne

Cliff was such a wonderful man. I was lucky to know him. Sending much love and warm hugs❤️

Mary Ruth and Family,

We just learned of Cliff’s death, please accept our condolences.

Tom & Catherine Ross

Mary and family! We are sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Ruth, Pam, Darren, Kelly and Families
Sending our deepest sympathy. May cherished memories, the comfort of family, and the sympathy of friends help to guide you in this time of sorrow.

Pam, Tom, Emily,Matt and Jillian, we were sorry to hear of your Dad, Grandpa’s passing. I can only imagine how proud he was of all of you!

Lynn, Rick, Joey and Mitchell

So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Pam.
Thinking of you and your family, at this time.

Mary and family
So very sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. Brings back many childhood memories from the Granton Line – my Grandma babysitting Pamela, my Dad also working at SHDHS. As I sometimes drive through Granton, I always look fondly at the Water’s house. On behalf of the Nickles family, sending our deepest sympathies for your loss and know we are all thinking of you at this difficult time.

Dear Mary, Pamela, Darren, and Kelly, and Cliff’s entire family.

I am so sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. I have many happy memories of the eight years we worked together in the Geography Department at SHDHS – Cliff in Room103 and me in Room105, with our little hole-in-the wall offices just down the hallway. We did a fair bit of team teaching, especially when we both had the Grade 9s, which meant that we took groups of (as Cliff liked to call them) “the kiddies” on a number of field trips – up to Goderich, down to London, and on a couple of occasions as far afield as Toronto. I remember introducing Cliff to bratwurst, sauerkraut, and pickles on a bun at the Covent Garden Market in London; and the time we went for “real” Chinese food in the Dundas St. Chinatown in Toronto, which was an interesting experience since the food was so different than what we normally encounter. When some of the students were hesitant, Cliff encouraged them try it, and he bravely ate the mystery food and attempted to demonstrate the use of chopsticks with mixed results.
I remember Cliff from many staff functions – being “Wilson” from Home Improvement in the staff Christmas Skit, and playing bocce at the year end party in his bare feet – with his pant legs rolled up. (And I remember Cliff and Mary hosting the year end party at your home on Granton Line). Most of all I remember how proud Cliff was of Pamela, Darren, and Kelly, he loved to talk about his kids. And I know how much he appreciated the love and support of Mary. After his car accident I visited a number of times as Cliff wanted to keep up with what was going on with his students as he recuperated – and he said more than a few times how much her help made it possible.
I hope that happy memories, and the love of family and friends will help support you during this difficult time. Cliff was a fine man, he will be missed.

My condolences to all Cliff’s friends and family . He was a remarkable teacher and great asset to South Huron.

We were sorry to hear about Cliff. He was a good friend & will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Dan & Judy.

Dear Elaine and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and all of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dear Mary Ruth and Family…Sending our sincere sympathy on the passing of Cliff…a valued and treasured husband, father, Grandpa, brother, teacher and friend…Thinking of your entire family as you face the challenging days ahead…Don, Heather and family

So sorry to hear this and my condolences to all the Waters family. I had the pleasure of having Cliff as a teacher many years ago at South Huron; he was an excellent and entertaining teacher and had a very unique personality-serious enough to control the classroom but with a fabulous sense of humour which I think endeared him to many students, myself among them.

They don’t come any more genuine than Cliff.

My deepest condolences to Mr. Water’s family. I have thought of him many times since leaving highschool. Geography was my favourite course and he was my favourite teacher. Eventhough the first time I met him, Grade 9 intro to highschool day, he rapid fired Usborne township geography questions at me. I remember answering them well but feeling very centred out.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Mr Waters was my Gr 11 geography teacher at South Huron. I enjoyed having Mr Waters as my teacher.
Sending my sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Cherish those precious memories.

To all of Mr Waters family.
I am so sad to hear of Mr Waters’s passing. I have lots of memories of him from SHDHS and how wonderful of a teacher he was. May all your memories help you with the days and weeks ahead. May he Rest In Peace and wear his wings proudly

Was the best teacher and role model for young kids! I loved having him. Best teacher ever
Sorry to family for your loss
He won’t be forgotten ❤️

Ray Gallagher

Thinking of your family at this time. Sending our condolences! May God grant you peace & comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Bob & Darlene Tompkins

Kelly, Ryan & Family – warm condolences to all of you. Treasure the memories.
Hugh & Fran McCallum (Kyle’s parents)

Dear Mary and Family,

We send our most sincere sympathy to the Waters family with special thoughts for Kelly. We will look forward to planting a tree in the spring in memory of Cliff.

Diane and Mike O’Shea

Mary Ruth, Pam, Darren, Kelly, Barb and Peter

Very sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing.
May your memories help to ease your sorrow.

Peter and Kathy Holden

My sincere condolences to you and your family

Mary, and the Waters Family; so sorry to hear about Cliff. I had him as my teacher in high school, and got to know him as the years went by. He often gave me a ride home after school, and in later years would come to buy firewood from my Dad, who enjoyed talking to him; I got the odd visit in too! Was a pleasure to know Cliff, and I hope Mary, that you and yours will find comfort in your memories in days ahead. Sincere condolences go out to you all. Dalt

Our family will miss Cliff very much and we send our love to Mary and family. Cliff was the very definition of a good neighbour and friend. We will treasure the many times we shared amongst his beautiful trees at the homestead.

Please accept the condolences of the Yates family. I taught with Cliff for several years at South Huron. He was a great colleague and teacher who was always patient and willing to help a new teacher like myself. I’ll always have good memories of Cliff.

Mary Ruth and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. May you each have special memories to comfort you in the difficult days ahead. God bless you.
Cathy (Riddell) Prior

My deepest condolences to Mr. Waters family. I had him for my grade 10 geography teacher and his class was one I enjoyed and never missed. RIP Mr. Waters.

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Waters passing. My condolences to his family. He was my favourite teacher at South Huron. I enjoyed his knowledge and sense of humour. I was very lucky to learn from him.

Mary & Family

So Very sorry to read of Cliff’s death
Thinking of you at this time
Skip

Mr. Waters was a wonderful teacher and a humble man. I can still picture myself in his classroom clearly. My condolences.

Mary and Family –

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Cliff and sending you sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Take care..

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Waters passing. Like so many others, I had the pleasure of being his student at SHDHS.
The most important lessons he taught me weren’t curriculum-based. He taught me to have gumption…. how to be a strong person with your own validated opinions and not to be afraid to voice them. I enjoyed the comraderie we had, he was one of a kind and I never forgot him or the lessons.
My sincere condolences at this time of loss.

Mary and Family
So sorry to hear of Cliffs passing. Mary, I will always remember the stories you told of Cliffs hunting adventures, May all your wonderful memories comfort you now and in the weeks and months to come.
Marianne & Ron

Geography was one of my favourite classes because of Mr.Waters. He was so very kind. My deepest condolences to his family.

Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. Three generations of our family know about Terminal moraines. R.I.P. Sir.

My sincere condolences. Mr Waters was my geography teacher and one of my favorites. He was supportive, kind, and funny. I loved his class. So sorry for your loss.

Chuck and I were so sorry to hear of Mr. Waters passing.

I enjoyed having him as my Homeroom teacher for a couple of years and my Geography teacher as well. He was such a nice person and one of my favourite teachers while at SHDHS.

Mary and family
Our sincere condolences to all. Cherish the memories.

My sincere condolences to the Waters family. There are certain people that stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression that we carry through life. Mr. Waters was definitely one of those people for me. Cliff made learning fun and interesting, and always knew how to connect everything to real life in some way. Very good memories. Rest in peace Mr. Waters.

To Ryan,Kelly,Lyla,Landon and Brea. We are so sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. I know this must be a very sad and difficult time for you and your entire family. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Love Sue and Jack.

To the Waters family. I had Cliff for a teacher for four years, home room and last class of the day (sometimes),I am sure I was not one of his best students, but we sure had a lot of fun ,He was a Great man and a Great teacher , have a shot of Teachers Scotch for Cliff Perry and Michelle Sereda

Mr Water’s lessons were always well researched, well prsented, well done……He could command a class and capture his audience…….And fair, way beyond a fault…….He caused in us a deeper knowedge of planet Earth and appreciation for God, it’s creator. Cliff gave good value to his students, administration and employer in exchange for his talent and dedication……..Oh yes! Mr Waters was here….he made a difference !

Mr Water’s lessons were always well researched, well presented, well done……He could command a class and capture his audience…….And fair, way beyond a fault…….He caused in us a deeper knowedge of planet Earth and appreciation for God, it’s creator. Cliff gave good value to his students, administration and employer in exchange for his talent and dedication……..Oh yes! Mr Waters was here….he made a difference !

I am so very sorry for your loss. You must know thought that Cliff was a really well respected teacher at SHDHS and stood out as one of my favourites. My family hunted deer on the Bruce Peninsula, so we had much to talk about outside of the geography curriculum. I will always remember the year he decided to allow each student taking the geography exam to bring with them, a piece of paper of a very specific size, with whatever notes they wanted to write on it into the room. He called this “cheat sheet” your “Linus’ Blanket”. We all furiously wrote every possible fact and piece of info we could think of on that paper. Scribing by hand in as small of writing we could manage. As it turned out, the exam questions caused you to actually apply that knowledge instead of simply regurgitating it for marks. What a clever way to get each student to review their entire term, parse it down into custom understandable notes, write these notes down in their own personal format, and use that knowledge to answer exam questions…absolute brilliance. All the time leaving us thinking we got to cheat on the exam. Cliff was a teacher on a different level and I am glad I knew him.

Thank you Sir.

Mary and Family. So very sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories.

Mary and Family
My sincere sympathy to you all at this time. Cherish your memories Thinking of you
Margaret Watt.

Condolences and virtual hugs to Mary and family on your loss.

Rest in Peace Mr. Waters
This is a teacher that pushed me to do my homework (you don’t get caught with unfinished homework in his class) he taught me more about life’s lessons than Geography, but above all, would ALWAYS say hi in the classroom, the hallways, and every single morning with a locker outside his classroom- we became buddies. He could put a smile on my face with his sense of humour, like no other. He was one of the best!

Wonderful tribute by Dave McLeod on the site.

Hollywood says Rest in Peace Mr. Waters- I think of you often. This is Hollywood requesting a fly by sir. Rest easy my friend.

Dear Mary and Family. So sorry to hear of Ciff’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.
John Riddell and family.

To the Waters family
I like many others was fortunate enough to attend SHDHS in the mid ’80s. Once enrolled it wasn’t hard to realize we had the greatest teachers in the province all in one building. Mr. Waters obviously was one of them !!! He layed a lasting impression on all students he taught (including myself). I also remember having Mary as a substitute teacher at Exeter Public School….. Two passionate educator’s. That’s why when people ask I’m proud to say I graduated with honours from SHDHS !!! Rest in peace my friend !!!

Rob & Tara Russell

Sorry for your loss … he had a huge impact in my life 1979-1983
SHDHS – Mr Walters was my home room teacher for 2 years and my geography teacher for several years…. He is the reason I graduated Geography with Honours….

I did not pursue a career in geography but he is the reason I love geography and I passed that passion on to my daughter.
She is 21 and 4 yr geography major and working towards her Master at Brock University THANK YOU 🙏🏻

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We know how much Cliff loved his family and how much he will be missed.

My deepest sympathies to the Waters family. Cliff was a good friend who liked fishing as much as I did. I will always have fond memories of our times together.

Mary and Family:
So sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. A great man and a great teacher. Martha and I were both “Grade 9 in 69” and we agree that he was one of our favorites. My home room teacher for a year also. I recall having some great visits with him in the classroom and he always was willing to listen. May the love you all shared and the memories your family have made, grant you a good measure of God’s peace that passeth all understanding.

So sorry to hear of Mr Waters passing. He was the greatest geography teacher, and one of the reasons I took Travel and Tourism in College. Rest in peace Mr. Waters. SHDHS was a better place because of you.

Cliff taught geography at SHH inspired me to travel the world 70 countries and counting. Learning about the world enriches one’s life to understand other cultures and their contributions to society. May your memories be a blessing.

Mary and family
I am very sorry to learn of Cliff’s passing. Sending you my sincerest sympathy.
Sharon

Mary, Darren, Kelly, Pam and families,
So sorry to hear about Cliff’s passing.
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this sad time.

Bob, Katharine, Colin and Malcolm Ideson

Sorry to hear of Cliff passing, he was a great teacher and made class interesting. Both Mike and I had Cliff in high school . I didn’t really like Geography but listening to him changed my mind. I remember him asking me if I ever was quiet with a little smile. Keep your wonderful memories close at this sad time. Mike and JoAnne Pickering

Grace Rollings
Dear Mary and family:
We are sorry for your loss of Cliff. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.. Hang onto your memories.
Clarke and Grace Rollings

Dear Mary and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. I remember Cliff from attending South Huron teachers’ parties many years ago. I found him to be friendly and down to earth. Dave enjoyed his company also. Enjoy sharing all the wonderful times you shared together and talk about him often.
Sandra Newton

Sending my love and condolences. High school Geography came to life through Mr. Waters. He genuinely cared about his students and encouraged us to not only learn about the world, but to go out and see it. Mr. Waters rolled in the tv to class and somehow got us to watch the OJ Simpson criminal trial verdict. That moment made a significant impact on me. He will be missed.

Mary So sorry to hear of your loss of Cliff. May you and your family find peace and comfort as you share memories made together.

Mr Waters was that teacher that made an impact in your life. He was encouraging, kind and easy to talk to about anything. Thank you Mr Waters I will always remember your kindness. Sending my sympathy to his loved ones

Deepest Condolences to the Waters family
I as well attended SHDHS and was privileged to be taught Geography by Cliff
I also fondly remember a Ice fishing trip to Colpoys bay , and staying at the cottage on the Bruce
Cliff was a wonderful person / friend and teacher
May his memory be a blessing

To the Water’s Family:

I am so sorry to read of Cliff’s passing.. He was one of the best teacher’s around not only for geography but even to lend an ear if somebody needed to chat… always walking down the halls at the SHDHS with a smile on his face and always trying to make somebody else smile.. My thoughts and prayer’s go out to you all during this difficult time…

Mary and family

Many memories of Cliff . We are sorry for your loss.

Mike and Barb

My condolences on the passing of Cliff.

So sorry
Loved working for him ,always straight forward ,would sometimes try to give you a little attitude but he wasn’t Very good at it .He couldn’t hide that little smirk.
All the best to Mary and family

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Pam, Darren, Kelly and all the family. Many, many years ago now I was a classmate of Cliff’s at St.Mary’s High school. Cliff was always interested in History and Geography. Bill and I and Cliff and Mary Ruth have kept in contact over the years.. The last few years we’ve enjoyed many chats and special times together. Cliff loved and was proud of each of his kids and grandkids and of course he loved and was thankful for his amazing wife.

Mr. Waters was a wonderful teacher and friend. He offered his students so much and opened all of our eyes to the world around us. He was thoughtful and quick witted but also kind and caring. He loved his family so very much. I have the fondest memories of him and offer his family my deepest condolences.

Dear Mrs. Waters, Kelly, Pam, Darren and families,

My deepest condolences to each and every one of you during this sad time.

I have many memories of Mr. Waters and will always remember how kind he was to me. One of the memories that I have of Mr. Waters is at Kelly’s birthday parties (our younger years of course) we would always give him birthday spankings because of their shared birthday. He always laughed and tried to run, but couldn’t outrun us girls (haha). But my most fondest memory is knowing that Mr. Waters wanted to see all of us succeed and I am sure he was proud to see that we did. He was a pleasure to talk with and will be deeply missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Ruth and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Cliffs passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
You have lots of good memories of time spent together that will help you through your loss

Dear Waters family,
So sorry to hear the news about Cliff. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you.
– Shannon

My sincere condolences… I had the pleasure of Mr. Waters teaching me and my sisters Geography while we were at South Huron.
He was just as nice in class as he was after…. Just a very nice man.

We are so sorry to hear about Cliff’s passing. He was a lovely, kind man.

Mary and family

Our sincerest condolences to you all. Having you as neighbours on Granton Line was wonderful (we were sad to see you move) and you both being there when Ross or Cathy needed you was always appreciated. You are in our thought and prayers

We are thinking of the entire family today and in the days ahead. Witty, kind, intelligent, and a remarkable example of a family man- that is how we will remember him. What a legacy with all the lives touched through teaching and importantly this beautiful family. Our sincere condolences.

We would like to express our deepest sympathy and our prayers for the Cliff Waters family. I never had Cliff as a teacher at SHDHS but he taught me many things. I have a few very fond memories of ice fishing with Cliff at the cottage and he even took me stream fishing to a secret brown trout steam. He will always be remembered as a kind, caring, unselfish man. May your family heal and be strengthened as you morn his loss. Mel and Audrey Melick

Dear Kelly, Ryan, Lyla, Landon, Brea and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. It is easy to see that he had a life full of love from his family. Sending hugs and thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Mary & family – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Cliff. A man of varied interests, he will be missed by all who knew him. Cherish your memories.

My condolences on your loss. I had Mr Waters several times in high school. He was a great teacher and will be missed.

I’m so sorry aunt Mary. Uncle cliff was always nice when I was a kid and then as an adult. It was a joy when you came to my first wedding.

Mary Ruth and family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Hold those memories you spoke of at Cliff’s funeral
in your hearts. He will be missed.
Norm and Cindy

Mary and Family : My thoughts go out to you at this time of loss .

Mary Ruth, Pam, Darren, Kelly and families.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary, Pam, Darren, Kelly and families,

From near and far, we are all thinking of you during this difficult time and wish you comfort in the months ahead. Us girls remember well, our childhood stops along the Granton Line (usually on a Saturday night) while on our way home from the farm or St. Marys. Of course, your Dad was usually relaxing in front of the fireplace in his chair and smoking his pipe. The smell of a pipe will forever remind us of Cliff. We know that you will find comfort in all of the great family memories you have together and wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing the service and your memories with us today.

Cliff will be dearly missed.

Doug, Nancy, Catherine, Lesley and Heather

Sincere condolences to Mary and all of your family after your loss of Cliff. I remember Cliff well from our years teaching at South Huron.
Joe and Pauline Hogan

Dear Mary, Pam, Darren and Kelly,

My sincere condolences on the passing of Cliff. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Do take care.

Lisa Mardlin-Vandewalle

Dear Mary and Family
So sorry to hear the news about Cliff. Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Annette and Gord

Mary and family – Mom and I offer our condolences. When hearing of Mr.Waters (Cliff’s) passing , I shared my good memories of grade 9 geography and mom shared her good memories of staff get togethers. We are very sorry for loss – sending hugs and prayers to you.
-Jean Hodgert and Brenda Hern

Dear Mary Ruth & Families please accept my sympathies. Norm drew my attention to your announcement. You will miss him May all your memories be fond ones. My family trees are on Family Search May God bless him on his journey onwards and upwards.

Dear Mary Ruth & family,
We are sending our heartfelt condolences for your loss and know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

My condolences to the family during this difficult time. I remember my grade 9 geography days as well and Cliff’s witty sense of humour would always make us laugh.. So sorry for your loss

Mary Ruth and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Will remember him as knowing where we could get a game day quart in Montreal and knowing where to park. Stanley Pub and that parking place near the Forum. Condolences.