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Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford

Birth	:	28 Jul 1922 Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2013 Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Pond Cemetery 2, Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.6166992, -69.3364029
Description	:	NAPLES, FLA. - Coral Mariette Clifford (Berkeley), beloved mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at age 90, surrounded by family and friends at her Naples, Fla. home, Friday, March 22, 2013. Coral, originally from Bridgeport, Conn., was born July 28, 1922, to Arthur and Cora (Brown) Berkeley. Coral married Bert Clifford, July 13, 1943, and together they moved to Unity, where they raised three children. As a newlywed, Coral worked as a post master, bus driver and helped on the family farm. She was an avid seamstress who loved designing her children¡¯s and later, her grandchildren¡¯s, clothes. Coral... Read More	NAPLES, FLA. - Coral Mariette Clifford (Berkeley), beloved mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at age 90, surrounded by family and friends at her Naples, Fla. home, Friday, March 22, 2013. Coral, originally from Bridgeport, Conn., was born July 28, 1922, to Arthur and Cora (Brown) Berkeley. Coral married Bert Clifford, July 13, 1943, and together they moved to Unity, where they raised three children. As a newlywed, Coral worked as a post master, bus driver and helped on the family farm. She was an avid seamstress who loved designing her children¡¯s and later, her grandchildren¡¯s, clothes. Coral was deeply devoted to Bert and encouraged him to pursue his dreams in the telephone industry which included buying Unity Telephone Company in the 1960¡äs, founding a cellular telephone company, Unicel Corporation, in the 1980¡äs, and establishing philanthropic foundations in the 1990¡äs. In 1963, Coral became a director of Unity of Telephone Company, a post she held for more than four decades. She also served as secretary and treasurer on the Board of Directors. Coral was named a director of Unicel Corporation when that cellular company was founded in 1988. Coral is best known for her belief in community service and her contributions as a philanthropist. She was a member of the Josiah B. Drummond No. 91 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 60 years and served terms as both matron and secretary. She was an active member of Unity Union Church, where she participated in United Methodist Women. In 1995, Coral and Bert spearheaded the ¡®Field of Dreams¡¯ outdoor athletic complex which provided free public access to baseball, softball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, outdoor exercise equipment, walking paths and a concession booth situated overlooking picturesque Unity Pond. Coral was instrumental in creating the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, a 200-seat theatre and art gallery which quickly became a cultural landmark for the entire region. Coral and Bert quietly and generously supported communities, families, scholars and organizations throughout Maine for their entire lives. This culminated in forming the Clifford Charitable Foundation, whose purpose was to maintain the ¡®Field of Dreams¡¯ and develop new cultural and educational opportunities, and the Unity Foundation, which awards funding to nonprofit organizations. As a final generous gesture, Coral gifted the ¡®Field of Dreams¡¯ and the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts to Unity College, a local higher education institution that her husband helped establish. She is predeceased by husband, Bert Clifford; son, Gregory; and daughter, Shirley (Clifford) Adams; sisters, Emma (Berkeley) Drew, Shirley (Berkeley) Aaron and Wellington Wilkins Berkeley. Coral will be dearly missed by her loving family. (Bangor Daily News 4/4/2013)

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Where is Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford's memorial?
Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford's memorial is located at: Pond Cemetery 2, Unity, Waldo County, USA.
When did Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford death?
Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford death on 22 Mar 2013 in Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Coral Mariette Berkeley Clifford's memorial?
Latitude: 44.6166992
Longitude: -69.3364029

Family Members:

Spouse

Bert G Clifford

(1920 - 2001)

Children

Gregory Leslie Clifford

(1946 - 1995)

Shirley Marie Clifford Adams

(1947 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pond Cemetery 1
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6166992, -69.3364029

2. Pond Cemetery 2
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6166992, -69.3364029

3. Village Cemetery
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6114160, -69.3366850

4. Reynolds Cemetery
Burnham, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6458015, -69.3531036

5. Quaker Hill Cemetery
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5834389, -69.3269806

6. Chandler Cemetery
Burnham, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6664009, -69.3274994

7. Webb Cemetery
Troy, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6391900, -69.2592500

8. Sayward Cemetery
Thorndike, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5671997, -69.2743988

9. Fowler Cemetery
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5508003, -69.3886032

10. Rogers Cemetery
Troy, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6698570, -69.2606510

11. Boulter Cemetery
Unity, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5407982, -69.3341980

12. Thorndike Center Cemetery
Thorndike, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5971985, -69.2300034

13. Willey Cemetery
Benton, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6071670, -69.4469830

14. Sidelinger Cemetery
Burnham, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6861687, -69.3907623

15. Mount Holly Cemetery
Troy, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6655998, -69.2388992

16. Briggs Cemetery
Freedom, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5345116, -69.2936935

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Freedom, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5293999, -69.3039017

18. Knox Ridge Cemetery
Knox, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5403200, -69.2664500

19. Cole Cemetery
Thorndike, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6143990, -69.2031021

20. Albion Cemetery #04
Albion, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5362480, -69.4096010

21. Mudgett Cemetery
Burnham, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6786003, -69.4400024

22. Mount Cemetery
Burnham, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7064018, -69.3858032

23. Knox Station Cemetery
Knox, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5556878, -69.2301039

24. Webster Cemetery
Troy, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6581001, -69.2125015