Clive Nobrega
elevated oLQnE March 22nd, 1935- January 7th, 2024
Obituary
CLIVE ANTHONY NOBREGA Clive Anthony Nobrega enjoyed a life well-lived with love, companionship, professional success and laughter. Born on March 22, 1935 in Georgetown, British Guiana he passed away on January 7, 2024 in Mississauga, Ontario after a brief illness. Clive began his working career with Manufacturers Life Insurance Company in Toronto in 1953 assuming progressively more senior roles in Ottawa, Barrie and London. In 1966, he joined the federal government for the launch of the Canada Pension Plan and ended his professional career in a senior role with Canada Employment and Immigration in Ottawa. He retired in 1995 and moved to Mississauga in 2002. An avid cricket player, Clive as a teenager played for his senior club team in Georgetown (GCC), before moving to Canada in 1953. In Toronto, he continued to play with Yorkshire CC and later played for London CC. Mischievous to the end, he preferred delivering a good prank to being the recipient. With his conspirators, the objective was a good laugh without delivering too much embarrassment to his unwitting target, often one of his sons.
elevated oLQnE Clive will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Margaret; and his sons Gary (Marlene), Robert (Sandra) and Ronald (Janice). His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Megan, Timothy and Christopher who continue the family tradition of academics with competitive sport. Clive also leaves his brothers, Aubrey (Marguerite), Gerry (Gwen), Michael (Nancy), Mario (Doralice), Stephen (Gladys) and Martin (Andrea) as well as his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant son, Clive Joseph; and by his sisters Leona (Harry), Joanne (Bernard), Doreen and infant sister Gertrude. The Smith Family welcomed Clive into the fold, and he will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Brothers-in-law Edwin (Elsie), George (Ruth), Frank (Theresa, Angela) and Russell have gone on to prepare a path for him. Sisters-in-law Sr. Catherine Smith, Sr. Mary Smith (deceased) and Sr. Patricia Smith of Charlottetown, P.E.I. kept Clive and the extended family in their prayers throughout the years.
elevated oLQnE The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Trillium Health Partners and Credit Valley Hospitals and are grateful for the excellent care he received from Dr. George Wu and Dr. Husein Hamandi. As his health deteriorated, Clive’s daughter-in-law Marlene (RPT), provided invaluable assistance. Family and friends are invited to a funeral Mass at Saint Christopher’s Church (1171 Clarkson Road, Mississauga, ON) at 11 a.m. on March 22nd. A reception will follow from Noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Chalice (Canada) and Our Lady’s Missionaries.
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Our sincere sympathy to Aunt Marg and the family.
Uncle Clive will always be remembered with fondest memories as a distinguished gentleman who had a great sense of humour and very knowledgeable .
He was a great family man, very proud of his family .
Our sincere condolences to Aunt Marg and the Nobrega family.
Uncle Clive was a true gentleman who was very kind and so proud of his family. He will be truly missed.
Dear Uncle Clive and Aunt Margaret have been beloved part of our lives since memory began. Wonderful visits to London, Ontario with trips to Storybook Gardens and “camping ” in the back yard. Memorable canoe trips up the Credit River and visits to Ottawa. Every special moment with Uncle Clive was marked by his deep laugh and his savvy sense of dress. We will miss Whim dearly…. he attended every celebration and wedding , near and far. We are so grateful for his presence and love in our lives. He will be greatly missed.
Dearest Aunt Marg,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Clive. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Gary, Bob, Ronald and their families. I realize that we did not regulary spend time together, but over my life time I have enjoyed every moment that I was able to spend with Clive. Trudy remembers him so fondly, and says both he and yourself always made her and our family feel so welcome. Uncle Clive was a very accomplished man, had a wonderful zest for life and a great sense of humour, but most of all he was a loving family man who will be greatly missed. Please know we love you and are thinking of you all during this sad time.
With our love and sympathy,
Frank, Trudy,
Eilea, Jessica and Erin
Uncle Clive’s and Aunt Margaret’s door was always open and welcoming; indeed a very hospitable family. Mom (Leona) spoke highly of Clive, as she did for all her brothers. As young immigrants to Canada, the Nobrega clan did exceptionally well in establishing footholds and raising wonderful and successful families. Clive’s, Doreen’s, Joanne’s and Leona’s legacies continue through their families, and what a wonderful blessing that is. I sure hope they play cricket where Clive’s spirit takes him!
We were all fortunate with the honor of having Clive in their lives, Aunt Marg, the three sons and their families and all of the extended families. He was a GREAT guy who loved life!
Betty and I will miss being there for and with you today.