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2016

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Barbara Clement Obituary

U.S. Army Retired SFC, Barbara Clement, 64 of Milford, died on Thursday Sept. 1, 2016 after sustaining injuries from a horrific accident in Milford while doing something she loved, serving her community as a Constable. Many knew her as Sarge Barbara, was born in 1951, graduated from Milford High School in 1969 and attended a Jr. College. She later became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard and served proudly for 33 years. She was a member of the VFW in Medway and a member of both the ITAM Veterans Post, Milford and the American Legion Post, Medway. She will be most remembered for serving on many committees including Milfords own Bi-Centennial Committee in 1976. She would always lend a helping hand to those in need and will never be forgotten for her heroic efforts during the debilitating Blizzard of 1978. She was an honored and outstanding citizen, most recently she was elected as the first female Constable in the town of Milford and served as a reserve Deputy Sherriff for the Wor- cester County since 1978. Barbara was the cherished daughter of her devoted late parents James and Rose (Tessicini) Clement. She was the sister in law of the late Ellen Clement. She will be forever loved by those she left behind. She is survived by two brothers James M. Clement, Jr of Hopedale and Arthur D. Clement and his wife Carol Clement both of Phoenix AZ; one niece & five nephews Scott D. Clement and his wife Virginia Clement of Woburn and their children, Mich- ael T. Clem- ent of Milford, Sherry A. Clement of Hopedale and her children, Steven P. Clement of Bellingham and his children, Shawn K. Clement of Canyon County, CA and Shannon J. Clement and his wife Amy Clement of Whitinsville and their children; as well as many loyal and dear family members and friends including Nancy Koshivas and her family. She will truly be missed by the many whose lives she touched, as she couldnt have been more proud to serve. Visiting hours will be held Thursday Sept. 8, 2016 from 5-9 PM in the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., Milford. Funeral services, with full military honors, will be held Friday Sept. 9, 2016 at 9 AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Marys Church, 19 Winter St., Milford. Burial will follow in Hopedale Village Cemetery, Rte. 16, Hopedale. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Milford Human Society, P.O. Box 171, Medway, MA 02053 in the name of Barbara Clement. www.bumafunera lhome.com

Published by Milford Daily News from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2016.
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R.I.P. Barbara,Thank you for all the great times,till we meet again ,God Bless. Albert

albert sinclair

Friend

August 30, 2019

Dear Mr. C:

We were told us of your sister's tragic loss.
Know she is looking down from heaven every day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert McCabe

October 2, 2016

So sad to hear of Barbara's passing.
She was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed.
My sincere sympathy.

Dick and Fran Quinlan

September 19, 2016

Rest in Peace my Friend.

Marie Crivello

September 9, 2016

Barbara, I still cannot believe you are gone even after seeing you laying so peacefully. May you forever Rest In Peace, and may God continue to bless the Clement Family as they mourn the loss of their beloved Barbara. I will definitely miss running into you around town.

Angela Johnston

September 9, 2016

Rest in peace my old friend I enjoyed working with for many years I will always remember you for ever you made me a better person,

Raymond King

September 8, 2016

I first met Barbara as a new recruit in the NationalGuard. I had already served 2 years in the reg US Army. She scared me as a lady Sergeant but as I got to know her I realized what a great person she was with a huge heart. She helped so many people in so many ways.I know Jesus met her and holds her in his arms. RIP Sarge, you'll never be forgotten

Susan Simoneau

September 8, 2016

My sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara. I had the pleasure of having Sargeant Clemen in the 26th Supply and Transport BN during my tour as Commander of the Battalion. Barbara was slways "Gung ho" in all that she undertook in the BN and always had the best interest of the Bn and all the soldiers who were members of this excellent Bn. Barbara was one of those who sought to do whatever it took to make the Bn the best in the Division. I always considered myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve as the commander of this BN because the organization has always had the reputation of consisting of the finest officers, the most dedicated NOO corps, and the most enthusiastic and hardworking enlisted men and women. Barbara was definitely a key player in the BN and we were fortunate to have had her in the Organization.

Col. JAMES P. HALLIDAY (ret)

September 8, 2016

to the entire family of Barbara we send our condolences rest In peace dear friend you are now in god hands forever

julia and paul alexander

September 8, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all of Barbara's loved ones. May she rest in peace. I will not be able to attend the calling hours this evening. I remember her expressing her condolences to my family last year when we lost my dad. God bless all of you.

Donna Alves-Stark

September 8, 2016

Dear Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May her love and memories be eternal.
Sincerely,
David and Dixie Carchio
and Family

David Carchio

September 7, 2016

Still cannot believe you are gone Barbara. You were an icon around town, and it doesn't seem fathomable that we won't be bumping into one another at one place or another. You campaigned fiercely for those you believed would do well in elected positions albeit local or state politics. You were so proud of serving in the Army National Guard and your patriotism was remarkable. You made laugh every time you shared a memory of when you would tell someone you were serving that they didn't want to see the "pit bull" come out. You wit was unique and unmatched. I'll miss you Sarge. I will never forget the respect you showed when you attended my father's services and gave a solid and heart felt salute to him as he lay in his casket. Until we meet again, rest in eternal peace.

Karen Villani

September 7, 2016

Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.

Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.

While the process of grieving requires a lot of time and, somehow, is never complete, we will be praying for you and grieving with you.

In deepest sympathy.

A Grateful American ~

September 7, 2016

Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.

Dr.Timothy Hoffman

September 7, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies,

Dan Gately, Constable

September 7, 2016

To the entire Clement Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you

Francis J. Trapasso & assoc, Constables

September 7, 2016

Sarge - Always "Proud to be an American" - you will be missed.
Jerry & Marcia Hiatt

September 7, 2016

We send sympathy to Barbara's friends and family at this sad time.

joyce daubar

September 6, 2016

Rest in peace my friend. An all around great and honest person. I feel blessed to have known you and considered you a part of our family.
-Mark Nusspickel and family.

Mark Nusspickel

September 6, 2016

May God bless you and welcome you home Barbara. You will be truly missed and remembered for a long time.

Paul, Cooky, Andrew and Matthew Mazzuchelli

Paul Mazzuchelli

September 6, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lenore Manikas

September 6, 2016

Rest in peace. You were a kind and great fiend we have many fond memories of your visits to our house.
Sal and Bette Cimino

September 6, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 6, 2016

To the Family of Barbara,
So sorry for your loss. I worked in with her at the Natick National Guard for many years. She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone and was such a wonderful individual. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.This is a huge loss for Milford, MA, for sure. :(

Denise Taylor

September 6, 2016

RIP Sarge

Elizabeth Karpowich

September 6, 2016

You are so missed my dear friend. So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person.

Sharon Colaianni-Ledoux

September 6, 2016

So sorry for you loss!

Dillon Family

September 6, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a special person, always kind to everyone even strangers who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Mary Alves D'Amico Tarpon Springs,Fl

September 5, 2016

R.I.P Barb !!

chuck

September 5, 2016

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Funeral service

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42 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Rte. 16, Hopedale, MA

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