Clifton, James M. of West Roxbury and Whiteville, NC, January 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Dr. Nancy (Pearson) Clifton. Devoted son-in-law of Marian A. Pearson of West Roxbury and the late Robert Clifton Pearson. Loving brother of the late E.J. Clifton, Eugene Harold Clifton and Mary Lillie Clifton Morgan. Uncle of Terry Lee Morgan of Kerhonkson, NY. Also survived by many loving cousins, friends and Godchildren. Funeral Services and Interment will be private. A Memorial Mass and a celebration of his life will be held in Boston and North Carolina at a latter date. Mr. Clifton's family will receive friends at their residence in West Roxbury beginning Tuesday January 22, until Friday January 25, 2008. Late College Professor and Author of many Historical Books and Articles. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Boston Catholic T.V. PO Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St. Watertown, MA 02471. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600