Palmer, John Clifford John passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 80. Beloved husband for over 58 years of Alice (Griffith) Palmer. Much loved father of Randy Palmer, Jack Palmer (Ken Mahoney) and Connie (Joe) Murphy. Loved poppa of Michael Murphy and Tyler Proulx. Dear brother of Danner (Laura) Palmer and Bonnie Palmer, brother-in-law of Shirley Palmer, Lorrena Griffith, Cathy Griffith, Murray (Roberta) Griffith and Isabel Davis. Predeceased by parents Clifford and Margaret Palmer, brothers Walter and Wayne Palmer and brothers and sisters-in-law Arnold Griffith, Shirley (Jim) Rogers, Raymond Griffith, Dwayne Davis, Gail (Roger) Cousineau. Fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends at Lower Beverley Lake Park. A very special thank you to the wonderful nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers at the Smiths Falls Hospital. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow on Wednesday in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of John, donations to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.