Joseph C. Clifford, age 81, of Jamestown, R.I., passed away on Dec. 12, 2025.

He was born on August 18, 1944, in Woonsocket, R.I., the son of John C. Clifford and Nella M. Clifford.

Joe was a graduate of Mount St. Charles Academy and Providence College. He worked for many years as a history teacher and guidance counselor at Scituate High School in Scituate, R.I. He also taught driver’s education and coached various youth sports.

Joseph grew up on his parents’ farm in North Smithfield, R.I. When he married his wife of 48 years, the late Catherine H. Clifford (O’Donnell), they moved next door to the Clifford farm, where they raised their family until relocating to Jamestown, R.I., in 1995.

He is survived by his children John R. Clifford and his spouse, Claude Drolet, Patricia A. Clifford

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