It is with profound sadness that the Radcliffe, Rose, and Bradshaw families announce the passing of our beloved “Grandpa” and “Pop-Pop,” Clarence Russell Radcliffe, on May 26, 2018, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Clarence was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on September 24, 1919 to Creed and Elizabeth Radcliffe. He married Gertrude McCarthy in Macon, GA on June 19, 1944 and was a committed family man. Their marriage lasted nearly three-quarters of a century. Together they had two children: C. Russell and Elizabeth.
Clarence, an Army veteran, proudly served his country during World War II as Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. During his professional career, Clarence worked as a Traffic Manager for Heppenstall Steel (PA and IN). He ultimately retired from Carpenter Technology in Connecticut after 20 years of service and moved to Sarasota, FL in 1985.
During his retirement, he always looked forward to spending time with his family whether it was for a brief visit, watching a Pittsburgh Pirates or Steelers game on the television, or simply sitting poolside while his family enjoyed the warm Florida weather. During these visits, one thing was certain, Clarence lived to enjoy his family and to share his love and wisdom with all.
He was predeceased by siblings Alice Gardner, Mildred Gallagher, Lester Radcliffe, as well as his son C. Russell Radcliffe. Clarence is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Gertrude Radcliffe, daughter Elizabeth Rose (Joseph), granddaughter Clare Bradshaw (Benjamin), grandson David Rose (Emily), grandson Michael Rose (Josephine), and great-grandchildren Chase, John and Ryan Bradshaw and Brandon and Charlotte Rose.
A Funeral Mass for Clarence will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10am at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church; 12905 State Road 70 East, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Interment will take place on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 2pm at Sarasota National Cemetery; 9810 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18