Clifton L. "Cliff" Trethewey, Jr., a resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 20, 2017, at age 51.
Born in Worcester on December 22, 1965, Cliff was raised in Westboro and graduated from St. John's High School in Shrewsbury, Class of 1984. He matriculated to Nichols College where he lettered in football and lacrosse and received his bachelor's degree in 1984. Cliff worked as a manufacturer's rep in the heating and cooling industry.
Most importantly, Cliff was a devoted father, brother and son. He cherished his children, and loved attending his daughter's concerts or son's basketball games. From a young age, Cliff loved all sports. In particular, he was an avid skier, and loved golfing at New Seabury Golf Club. Growing up spending summers in Popponesset with his family, he loved spending time on the beach, and had lifelong friendships from the beach community. With his quiet, soft spoken manner, and love for laughter, Cliff was easy to like and hard to forget. He will be lovingly remembered by everyone he came into contact with.
Cliff was the devoted father of Josephine, Carl and Clifton Trethewey, all of Billerica. Cherished son of Clifton L. Trethewey, Sr. and Jane (Gilmore) Trethewey of Popponesset. Loving brother of Michael Trethewey of Boston. Former husband of Lauren Trethewey of Billerica. Caring uncle of Michael, Sarina, and Averi Trethewey, all of Winchester.
Relatives & friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Cliff during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, February 24 from 4-8pm, and again on Saturday morning at 9am before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cliff Trethewey Children's Education Fund, c/o Morgan Stanley, Attn: Michael Trethewey, 125 High St., Boston, MA 02111.