Clive was born, Clive Raymond Hall, in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, on 28th October 1936, to John and Margaret Hall. I am told that Clive’s mum was only a small lady, but she ruled with a rod of iron. Clive has an older brother, Brian, and a younger sister named Veronica who emigrated to Canada many years ago. Spending his early years in Haltwhistle, Clive attended the local school in the village, played the cornet in the local brass band and enjoyed playing football. After leaving school at the age of fifteen, Clive became an apprentice stonemason, but unfortunately he was not able to complete the apprenticeship, as he was called up to do National Service; he went on to serve his Country in Germany and also served during the Suez crisis. On leaving the armed forces, Clive worked as a steel erector and travelled widely. He worked as far away as South America and also spent time in Libya during the time of the rise to power of Colonel Gaddaffi. It was during this time in Libya that Clive spent a week in gaol, after punching a soldier who hit him with his rifle butt for no real reason… that was the extent of Clive’s prison service. When Maureen met Clive, he was working as an H.G.V driver; he collected wine from vineyards around the grape growing regions of France. Clive continued doing this kind of work right up until his retirement. Maureen had known Clive for many years as a friend. They married on the 25^th of February 1983, at the Registry Office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire; during their early years together they both enjoyed dancing and loved rock and roll music. Clive was also a member of the Ex-Servicemen’s Association. Maureen say’s that although Clive was not slow, or afraid of voicing his opinion, underneath that sometimes volatile exterior, was a soft and generous heart and spirit. I asked Maureen if Clive had any sporting achievements – her response was that he was a supporter of Newcastle United!! As to hobbies and interests, I am told that topping the list was drinking his pint and talking.. and talking…. Clive loved talking to people and people responded to him. Clive loved watching cowboy films and could be found glued to Movies4Men; his musical taste included a love for some of the greatest crooners, including Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. The love of Clive’s life, beside Maureen and their family, was his Scottie dog named Hamish and Clive so enjoyed taking him for walks around the area; unfortunately, Hamish died last Autumn. Clive leaves behind a long list of family members, firstly, on his side, children including, Gary, Michael, Yvonne, Wendy, Tracy and Martin; grandchildren, Becky, Karl, Limara, Shannon, James, Christopher and another James; plus great-grandchild, Chelsea. Also his extended family on Maureen’s side, children: Christopher and Diane; grandchildren, James, Will, Sophie, Christopher and Chloe, plus great-grandchildren, Arthur and Lucas. Clive and Maureen came to Spain in the January of 2004. They drove down through France, crossing the Pyrenees and headed for Barcelona. While letting the dog out to stretch his legs, somewhere near Barcelona, someone tried to rob them, smashing the window of the Jeep. It took days to sort out the new glass… what a start to their Spanish adventure! After arriving on the Costa Calida, they spent the first six months living in the caravan they towed from the U.K, at the Las Torres site, finally moving into their home on the Country Club in July 2004. Maureen say’s that they came to Spain to relax and enjoy a new life. They quickly made new friends and enjoyed spending time together with those new friends. They loved sitting on the paseo in the Port, enjoying a drink and watching life go by. Clive was such an outgoing man and so full of life. Maureen would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Les and Heather – in her words “they have been my rock”, also special thanks to Terry, who was in the right place at the right time, and able to give help in her time of distress. Thank you Clive for being who you were… a friend to many. You will be sadly missed by the many who loved you. God bless you.