Clifford J Welch, 62 of Raynham, MA passed away Sunday the 11th of March, 2012. Cliff was born in Stafford Springs of the late John and Emestine (Panciera) Welch. He was raised in Wethersfield, CT, graduating in the Wethersfield High School Class of 1967. He was the Beloved husband of Anne Marie (Foley) Welch; he was loving father to Jessica Welch and her husband James Maguire of Jamaica Plain, MA; and to his son, Jason Welch and his wife Suzanne of Derry, NH; and grandson, Hollis Welch also of Derry, NH. He leaves his brother Timothy Welch and his wife Kathleen of Somers, CT. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann Arrowsmith of FL. He also leaver many nephews, nieces and cousins. Cliff attended Emerson College, NYU and Western England College. He worked in technical theatre in New York, summer stock, and in community theatre. He had a successful career as a Mechanical Engineer in the food industry. In his spare time, he was an avid birdwatcher, fisherman, gardener and talented woodworker. Cliff also leaves his beloved Labrador retrievers Grace and Leo. Servicer for Cliff will be private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, please direct any contributions in his memory to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 West Water Street, Taunton, Ma, 02780.