It is with heavy hearts that the family of Clifford Ronald McKinney announce his passing, husband of Doris (Blakney) McKinney, of Nauwigewauk, NB, which occurred on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, at the age of 82. Clifford was born on September 19, 1931, the son of the late Lloyd and Olive (Wiggins) McKinney. Clifford is from Gagetown, NB, where he spent his early years before moving to Oromocto where he was a firefighter and a dedicated member of the community. The later part of his life was spent in Quispamsis and then Naugwigewauk where he enjoyed a long working career, mainly as a dedicated trucker. He was both a member and volunteer of the Hampton Legion and Hampton Resource Center. Clifford will be remembered for his love of toe tapping Bluegrass music, Toronto Bluejays, and his many hobbies including softball, square dancing, darts, curling, hunting, and bowling. He will be greatly missed. Clifford is survived by his daughter Karen O’Leary of Rothesay, NB; his son Corey McKinney of Nauwigewauk, NB; two grandchildren; Breanne Mather (Rob), Gregg O’Leary; one great-granddaughter Halle; sister Verna Colwell; sisters-in-law Anna McKinney, Loraine Goldie; brothers-in-law Ellsworth Blakney and his wife Joy, Arnold Blakney and his wife Barbara; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Hugh O’Leary, sister Annie Moore; brother Allan McKinney; brothers-in-law Douglas Colwell and Claude Moore. He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, (506) 832-5541, with visitation on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service, conducted by Archdeacon David Barrett, will be held from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11 AM. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Clifford, may be made to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.reidsfh.com