Clifford started his career in family business with the former DeGrace Hotel and later was the owner-operator of the former Wild Goose Tavern. Member of the Bathurst Sports Hall of Fame with the Bathurst High School Hockey Team (1945-46) and th

e Bathurst Papermakers, member of the Bathurst Curling Club, Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club. He was also an avid outdoorsman.