Donald Paul Clifford

Donald Paul Clifford, 76, of Ravenna Twp, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 10, 1934 in Wadsworth to Glee and Eline (Giroux) Clifford.. . He retired from Baldwin Wallace College, where he was foreman of maintenance. A member of the United States Trotting Association, he was an owner, trainer and driver, at Northfield Park. In the winter of 1984 Don was Number one winning driver. Survived by sons: Michael Clifford of Akron, Stephen (Nancy Jo) Clifford of Ravenna, daughter: Patricia (Tim) Underwood of Newton Falls; grandchildren; Todd (Cleopatra), Farrah (Rick), Adam (Tiffany), Toby (Brittany), Penny, Michael, and Nellie: several great grandchildren; brother: Glenn (Peggy) Clifford of De Bary FL; and sister: Jean (Pete) Peterson of Wadsworth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly in 1992, and sister, Corrine. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Christine Scott, LSW and the nurses, Shelly, Linda, Mary, Vicki, Amy, and Andrea. Calling hours will be held 6-8pm Friday, August 20 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Foundation-Visiting Nurse-Hospice, POB 1204, Ravenna, OH 44266-1204