surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife Renee, daughter Murrin, sons Aidan, Ronan,
and Cashel, his mother Coleen and many relatives and friends. Predeceased by son Conor (1999) and
his father Richard (Dick) (1975)
Clayton was born in North Vancouver on March 4, 1973. He graduated from St. Thomas
Aquinas High School (1993) and travelled to southern California to further pursue his love for
acting and motion picture film. Upon his return in 1996, he met his wife, Renee, proposing after
only six weeks of meeting with the line, “Marry me and your life will be an adventure.” He kept
this promise.
Clayton lived life ‘by the seat of his pants’, whether it was an impromptu road trip or a vacation
that was figured out along the way, a colourful story was always ready to be told. His goal was
to live a true life experience and live out all his dreams. His love for the art of cinematography
led him to people and places beyond expectation. Joining the International Cinematographers
Guild 669 in 1998 as a Trainee, he worked his way from 2nd AC to Camera Operator working
on numerous productions locally and abroad. Many friendships were created and his no
nonsense personality paired for making one laugh, made him easy to be around. His charisma
filled the room.
Clayton was very proud of his family and the faithful life they all embraced. While a significant
loss for his wife and four children, they can draw from the memory of his humour and the
thought ‘what would dad do?’ approach in their grief.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver. Internment at the
Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian
Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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