Terrence J. Cluney

CLUNEY, Terrence J. “Terry”….

With great sadness the family of Terrence James Cluney announce his passing on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Joanne Cluney and the late Barbara Jean Cluney. Loving father of the late Michael Cluney, Rhonda Slade and her partner Gene of Dorchester and step-father of the late Gayle Moreash, Sheila Doan and her husband Brian of Komoka and the late Randy Strapp and his wife Kerry of London. Also missed by his grandchildren Brandon Davidson (Danielle), Sasha Davidson, Tara Slade, Paula Slade (Andrew), Emma Cartwright, Adam Moreash (Kyleen), and Nicholas Doan (Victoria) and great-grandchildren Tyler, Damien, Lily, Carter, Chloe, Joshua and McKenzie. Predeceased by his brother Donald Cluney, sister Kathleen Harber, his granddaughter-in-law Danielle Davidson and son-in-law Gary Slade .

A depression baby, born January 5, 1930 in Galt (now a part of Cambridge, Ontario) in a small cottage and resided there until adulthood. Born to Lily Cluney (nee Barnett) and Mathew John Cluney. Terry completed Elementary and Secondary Education in Galt and shortly after moved to attend Waterloo College and Stratford Teachers College. He served 1 year at a 2-room country school, S.S. #18 N. Dumfries Town. School. He was next hired as Principle for Ayr Public School, a very pleasant experience with the students, parents and the Board. After several years in Ayr, he was hired by London Board to teach the new Vocational Program at Thames Secondary School where he taught his mastered skill in masonry. While at Thames he had the opportunity to teach for 2 years for the Can Govt. under the C.I.D.A. plan overseas in the West Indies in St. Lucia, an amazing family adventure and treasured experience.

Terry held many interests throughout his life, particularly sports such as hockey and played for the Galt Black Hawks, he spent much time in the north country, fishing, canoeing, and building a very attractive comfortable summer camp (cottage) near Gogama, about 1 hour south of Timmins.

Terry was a member of Nilestown Masonic Lodge No. 345 A.F. & A.M. where he served the lodge for many years. He was also a member of the Mocha Shrine and the Shriners Temple Band.

Terry enjoyed spending time with his family, most importantly special gatherings such as birthdays and holidays. He took pride in providing early swimming lessons for his grandchildren around the pool at his daughter Rhonda’s home.

A memorial service will take place when it is safe for family and friends to gather and celebrate Terry’s life. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo. Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada, 800-2323 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4P 1C9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com