Obituary of Clifford Neil Joseph Mannette

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clifford Neil Joseph Mannette, age 74, of Antrim, Nova Scotia.

Clifford passed peacefully with his true love of 26 years, Philomena Oakley and the ashes of his pride and joy fur-baby, Daisy, at his side.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Gerald and Patricia (MacLeod) Mannette.  Sadly, Clifford was the last surviving male in six generations of the Mannette family.

Clifford spent the best part of his career employed by PepsiCo Canada. He also held trades in sign painting, heavy equipment operation and was a truck driver. He had a passion for hunting in his younger days, but continued fishing throughout his entire life.

Clifford's biggest passion was his great talent for wood-working and so many are still able to enjoy the beautiful work he produced.

Besides his common-law wife, Philomena, Clifford is survived by daughters, Jennifer MacLeod and Patricia (Desaulnier) Mannette, brother, Paul (Patricia); his in-laws, Philip (Sheryl), Paul, Blair (Nancy), Charlene, Shirley (Jack), Robin; stepsons, Jimmy Lingley, Bobby Lingley, Paul Bellefontaine and Jonathan Bellefontaine; several nieces and nephews -whom he cherished so deep in his heart; several cousins, with whom he treasured so many memories.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Shirley Oakley, stepdaughter JoAnne Lingley.

Visitation will be held at 2pm until time of service at 4pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, Deacon Wilfred Boudreau officiating.  A Livestream of the Service will be available beginning at 3:55 pm Atlantic Time, by clicking on "View Service Here" on the funeral home website or directly at: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=e28bacbd-0d60-481a-a6fb-2ac95d3bcb91   After the service a recording may be viewed using the same button or link.

Clifford has asked that donations be made in his memory to his wife Philomena, so she can continue with her flower gardens.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Clifford may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com