Zong, Clarence Alfred, 87, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, in the Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born in Caledonia, he was a son of the late Clarence Jacob and Olive Rae (Murray) Zong.
Clarence worked as a mechanic for many years at the Caledonia Irving Station and Steel and Engine Products, Liverpool before retiring from the Nova Scotia Power Commission. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and was well known for his ability for caning chairs. He was an avid cat lover, Clarence adored all animals and could often be found training raccoons on his property. He was a former student of the Nova Scotia School for the Blind and was able to read Braille.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, the former Kathleen Judge; son Clarence Zong (Mary Jo Conway) of Hibernia; grandchildren Jimmy Zong (Cindy Conway), Rhonda (Neil) Frail, Ivan Zong (Shana Selig), Jessica Mansfield (Eddie MacNutt), Krista Marie Holder; great grandchildren Tobias, Kaleb, Riley Zong; sisters Gertrude “Trudy” Mugridge of Toronto, Ontario, Erma Melong of Bridgewater.
He was predeceased by a son James; sister Kathleen Smith; brothers James, Lawrence and Terrance.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11th, 2012, from 7-9 p.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held Sunday, February 12th, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Cemetery, Westfield. Reverend John Boddy officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Brenda Craig.
Kathleen ,Clarence Jr and families..It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences for your loss ..I knew Clarence from work and he will be missed dearly…God bless,Brenda
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Mrs. Zong and Family: We are very saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing and offer you our deepest sympathy. We met Clarence after my mother Marjorie moved into the manor. We usually included him in our visits with our Mom when we sat around one of the dining room tables. He seemed to look forward to these times especially his talks with Bob and would always ask when we were coming again. We will miss seeing him around. Hold your memories close to your heart.
– Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Corina & Willis Huphman
Kathleen, Jr., & Family, we were saddened to hear the passing of your loved one…may you find comfort in knowing he is at peace now…keep the memories close to heart…FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS CLANRENCE…
Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal!
Donna Sampson-Dowling
Dear Mrs.Zong and family.I am very sorry for your loss.Clarence and I were buddies,I will miss him very much.He was a great man.I am a cook at Queens manor.My thoughts and prayers are with you all,Take care Donna
candice fancey &allan fancey
sorry for your loss at this time.thoughts and prayers for all your family.god bless you in the coming days
Peter Judge
Kathleen, Clarence, jr. and Famly, I want to express my deepst condolences over the passing of Clarence. I know no mere words can ease the pain you now feel but sometimes knowing that others care may help you in a small way.
Peter A.W. Judge
freda and jim norman
to the zong familywe are so sorry thatclarence has passed away he was so good to mom at the manor always talked to her he will be missedthere as he was always doing something around the place or out doors
cedric@susan smith
kathleen and family i new clarence all my life and was so sorry to here of his passing our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family god bless you all ,
Roger Cunningham
So sorry for your loss
Sharon Saunders
Kathleen & Family, So sorry for your loss,
Sharon