SEELEY, Clair Bennett
In the calm of the early morning, Clair (CB) Seeley passed away peacefully on June 2, 2015 at the Hospice in Renfrew. Clair’s passion for sports, coaching and education, commitment to community and love of family will be dearly missed by all, but none more than Esther (McLachlin), his wife of 62 years, and his children Cheryl (Jeff Dillon), Rob (Patricia), Kim (Fred Wijsman) and Ritchie (Liz DeVillers) and his brother Jay Lockerbie (Marjorie). Grandfather to Craig (Justine) and Kirk Dillon, Josh and Trevor Seeley, Hannah and Keltie Wijsman and Jason Seeley. Great-grandpa to Brody, Nash and Duggan Dillon and Samira and Liam Seeley. Born in Brockville, Ontario, Clair was raised by his loving Aunt Jennie and Uncle Percy Lockerbie where he attended elementary school and grew up playing baseball. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University and a Master in Education at Ottawa University. Clair made a lifetime contribution to the public school system as a teacher, principal, superintendent, trustee and director of education. Clair’s zest for life, optimism, kindness, gentlemanly ways, and mentorship have left a lasting effect on many. Please come and share your memories with us at the visitation to be held at McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home (85 Munroe Ave E, Renfrew, Ont) on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. or at Clair’s Celebration of Life (“Bottom of the Ninth” event) on Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at RCAF Wing Lounge, 164 Argyle St. S. A private church service will be held. Donations to Hospice Renfrew or Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, Ontario would be welcomed.
Published in The Ottawa Citizen from June 3 to June 4, 2015
