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Bruce Clements Obituary

Bruce Wyatt Clements formerly of Chelmsford and Groton; 72 Petersham Bruce Wyatt Clements, 72, of Petersham and formerly of Chelmsford and Groton died on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Worcester Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Carlene (Johnson) Clements who survives him and resides in Petersham. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Melrose, son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Wyatt) Clements. Bruce was a graduate of Chelmsford High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Fine and Applied Arts from Boston University. He was a dedicated and accomplished artist and worked for the Raytheon Company for 36 years. Upon retirement, he was a member of the Planning Board and Conservation Commission in the Town of Groton. He was active in peace and environmental causes and in the preservation of the Williams Barn. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his daughter, Dawn Clements of Brooklyn, NY, and three sons, Philip Clements and his wife Jill of Tyngsborough, Stephen Clements and his wife Jean of Chelmsford, and Carl Clements and his wife Amanda Barrow of Brooklyn, NY. Bruce also leaves granddaughters Jessica, Amy and Sydney Clements of Tyngsborough, and grandson Carter Clements of Chelmsford. CLEMENTS Bruce W. Clements, 72, died on Friday, July 18, 2008. According to his wishes there will be no visiting hours. A service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Pine Ridge Cemetery, 130 Billerica Road, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory may be made to The Trustees of Reservations, Attention: J. Daly, 572 Essex Street, Beverly MA 01915, or at www.thetrustees.org. Arrangements by Blake Funeral Home, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com
Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Charles, Louella & Mariella Greenan

July 27, 2008

Carly,
We wish you our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bruce was a wonderful man and neighbor. We will always remember him for all the good that he has done.
With sympathy,

Lee and Cristina Davy

July 24, 2008

Carly and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bruce's death. He did so much for Groton and for our neighborhood. Our deepest sympathies from the Davy family

Lillian Coppeta

July 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Carlene and
to all of Bruce's children.

Lillian Chevalier Coppeta -CHS '53

Lili Ott

July 23, 2008

Carly and family:
We are so sorry to hear about Bruce's death. It was his vision, perseverence and hard work that showed Groton the importance of preserving the Williams Barn. We all have Bruce to thank for making it a reality.
We send you our deepest sympathy.

joan elmore

July 22, 2008

my condolenses to his wife carlene, my classmate

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