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Irvin Clements Obituary
He was born on Oct. 17, 1916, in Gloucester County and was preceded in death by his parents, Winfield and Lavinia Hall Clements; his brothers and sisters, John, James, Richard, Bet, Minnie, and Bertie; and his son-in-law, Buddy Ewell.
After Mr. Clements retired from the Naval Weapon Station, he worked with his wife and daughter at the Just Sew Craft Shop until their retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen Clements; his children, Barbara Ewell, Billy Clements (Brenda), Dicky Clements (Brenda), and Betty Rhodes (Lynn); his brother, Malcolm Clements; his sister, Myrtle Dawson; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Andrews Funeral Home, on Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Newington Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to either Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P.O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061, or to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061. The family would like to give a special thanks to everyone at Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for their very special care and love that they gave during Mr. Clements illness.
Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
November 23, 2009
Dear Betty and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I have many warm memories of being at your house. Your parents were always so kind to me.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Carmine (Gloucester)
November 23, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
November 20, 2009
Betty and Lynn, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember going to his little shop and buying craft supplies years ago. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family. Cathy and Larry Camechis
Cathy Sterling
November 20, 2009
Billy,Betty and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and know you will be comforted by the warm memories of your father.
Mary Ewell
November 20, 2009
What can you say except "great". PotPot was a great husband,father,grandfather,friend and too many things to name. He treated me growing up like one of the family. My kids grew up knowing him as the wood man for all the things he made with wood. He will be greatly missed.
Fran and Al Ray
November 20, 2009
Betty and Lynn,
We're sorry to learn of your father/inlaw's passing. But there is relief now for you all with his passing to a place of rest and he is painfree. Time will ease the pain in your hearts.
Let us know if we can do somethng for you. We love you two very much.
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