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Peacefully, with family by his side on his 92nd Birthday on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, Clinton Eugene Shortt went home to be reunited with the love of his life, Ruby (2020). Loving father to Lynda and Ron MacDougall, and Deborah and Wayne Maw. Proud grandpa/papa and great grandpa to Matthew and Stacey MacDougall and their children Madelyn, Meredith and Myles, the late Katie Lynne MacDougall (1982), Josh and Deanna MacDougall and their children Amelia, Valerie, and Walter, Sarah and Paul Martin and their children Molly and Levi, Meggie MacDougall and her partner Liam Harland, Tarah Maw and her children, Ashlyn (Matt) O’Neil, Avery, and Anaston, Trevor Maw and his children Kiera, Isaac and Maelle, Todd and Kayla Maw and their children Owen and Charlotte, the late Tyler (2021) and Randi Maw and their children Elijah and Rowan. Also, the lucky great-great grandpa to Perrie and Rheta O’Neil. Survived by his niece and nephew, Brad (the late Donna) Shortt and Mary Ann Shortt, sister-in-law Sandy Shortt and her children, Stephanie (Kevin) Scott, and Craig Shortt, and sister Carol (the late Bev, 2020) Boyd and her children Mike Boyd and Max (Charlotte) Boyd. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Velma (nee Clements) Shortt and brothers Burton (1959)(Faye) and Leland Shortt (2023).
Clint grew up farming with his dad on Petrolia Line and later purchased his own farm with Ruby to raise their family while working for Androck in Watford for 33 years. He was a long-time member of the Inwood Lodge No. 503 A.F.& A.M. Clint and Ruby had a great time going antiquing and to auction houses searching for perfect little slices of history. This shared interest was a great excuse to spend many hours together and they liked it so much, they decided to open their own shop, County Corner Antiques. Together, they travelled, went to car shows and found a lot of joy in second home, Sanlan Ranch campground in Florida. Clint loved to golf, but especially when he could show off his grandkids on the greens and teach them a skill or two. Each and every grandkid was a bright light in his life; he would do anything for them and showed up to as many milestone moments as he could. He was so very proud!
A private graveside service will take place. A Celebration of Clint’s life will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216 in Petrolia, from 1:00-5:00p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Paul’s United Church Petrolia Community Refrigerator.
A special thank you to Dr. Taylor and the staff of Lambton Meadowview Villa for the care they provided.
