Obituary of Clifford R. "Sonny" Doubleday

It is with great sadness we announce Sonny's passing at the VG Site, QE11 Health Sciences Centre on April 23, 2016 at the age of 82.  Living in Herring Cove and born in Halifax, Sonny was a son of the late Robert and Matilda (Harnish) Doubleday.   Sonny served as a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery in his younger years, and later retired from the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.  He loved to fish in Lake Frederick, where he could catch a trout when no one else could, enjoyed hunting at the camp in Earltown, and loved spending time with his grandkids.   He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (Sutherland); sons, Clifford Jr. "Bobby" (Karen), Peter (Margaret), Danny (Lynn), and Daren (Melissa); grandchildren, Stephen, Richard, Patricia, Kelly, Kimberley, Murray, Jason, Michelle and Matthew; great grandchildren Ryan, Jocelyn, Jessica, James, Ashton, Adrian, Codey, Brendan and Liam; great great granddaughter, Rylin; brothers, Carl and Clarence; sisters, Jean, Eleanor, Geraldine, Lorraine and Carol, and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sisters, Eileen, Doris, Margaret, and Elizabeth. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of 5B for their kindness, care and support.   Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. In keeping with Sonny’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial will take place at a later date.