Obituary of Clifford M. Slater

Clifford M. Slater, age 82, of Mansfield, PA went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. He was born August 8, 1929 in Rummerfield, PA, a son of Arthur and Sarah (Howey) Slater. Clifford was the husband of Mary Edna (Adams) Slater. He was a retired Sales Manager for Prudential. Clifford was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, where he served as deacon. He was a 50 year member of the Mansfield Friendship Lodge #247 of F&AM. He was a founder of Partners in Progress where he served on the board for 16 years. He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and games. He was a real sports enthusiast. Clifford is survived by his wife, Mary Edna, with whom he shared 62 years of wedded bliss; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Susan Slater of Nichols, NY, Mike and Kathy Slater of Mansfield, PA, Danny Slater of Wellsboro, PA, Matt Slater and fianc Sheri of Harrison Valley, PA; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lorraine and John Pollock of Mainesburg, PA, Cindy and Mark Johnson of Newnan, GA, Barb and Frank Sargent of Mansfield, PA; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Angel Slater; brothers Richard and Gordon; sister, Genevieve Kitchen. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA and Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, E. Wellsboro St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church with Pastor Stuart Hague officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Co. Memorial Park, Bradford, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Partners in Progress, 332 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, and the First Presbyterian Church, P O Box 72, Mansfield, PA 16933. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com