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Clayton Santimore Obituary

Clayton L. Santimore, III, age 39, of West Newbury, MA died unexpectedly in Asheville, North Carolina on Friday evening, January 13, 2012.

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, November 27, 1972, son of Clayton L. Santimore Jr. and his wife Ruth E.(Andruski)Santimore of Worcester, MA. He received his BS, Finance undergraduate degree from Bridgewater State University and his MS, Finance Degree from Georgia State University – J Mack Robinson College of Business. Clayton most recently was Vice President for Atlantic Trust and previously a Senior Investment Analyst for Fidelity Investments. Clayton was also very involved in his community in West Newbury.

In addition to his beloved wife of 10 years, Shannon (Healy) Santimore and his parents, he leaves behind his loving children, son, Matthew Ryan and twin daughters, Katherine Rae and Elizabeth Rose; his brother, Jonathan M. Santimore along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and very dear friends, all of whom are truly devastated by his loss.

Although he is gone, he will never be forgotten by those who loved him so very dearly. Clayton was truly an amazing spirit and touched the life of anyone that he came into contact with. He was able to light up a room in an instant, his smile and candid humor was contagious and everyone wanted to be in his presence.

Visiting hours will be open Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport. Private services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory for the benefit of his children, may be made to the Santimore Family Fund, Merrimac Savings Bank, 1 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2012.

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Andrew McDonald

September 4, 2012

I just found out today.
I am deeply sadden to hear about this and shock.Clay you left too soon and I am praying for strength and peace for family.

Ruth (mom)

June 5, 2012

Clayton, almost 5 months has passed and i miss you more and more every day. I hope you're happy whereever you are. You left us much to soon.and it hurts more every day. I'll love you forever. Your mom

Cindy

February 29, 2012

You left us at such an early age, the memories you left behind are truely treasured. What we are now left is the thought of you being with our loved ones in heaven. One day we will all meet again but, until then my prayers are with the loved ones left behind. Clayton I love and miss you truely.
Love Ya
Your cousin

Patti Linnon Burdett

February 28, 2012

Ruth,Clay&Jon- We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Clay's passing. There are no words...just know we are praying for strength and peace to find it's way to you...RIP Clay
~Patti Linnon Burdett

Mom

February 15, 2012

Clay, I find these past few weeks so very difficult You left much too soon and I miss you so so much. I love you always.....

Lucille Neaz

February 14, 2012

I am so sorry Roy to hear about your the loss of your son, I had no idea. I just heard about it today. My condolences to your son's family and your family.
your cousin Lucille

Becky Place Miller

February 7, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I knew Clayton in high school and have many fond memories of him and his wonderful sense of humor. My heart goes out to you during this sad time.

February 2, 2012

Clayton, Ruth, and family.
I just heared today of your loss I am so sorry. I know of no words that can help at this time. Be strong for your grandkids and those left behind they need you now more than ever.
Dave and Sherry Chevalier.

Angela

January 26, 2012

I recently heard of Clay's sudden passing and I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian Cote

January 25, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! Clay you were one of the "boys" in high school, many memories we shared. My thoughts are with you and your family!

January 25, 2012

Clay and Ruthie, Donna and I want to express our most sincere condolences to you,Jon,and Clayton's wife and children.We were totally shocked to learn of Clayton's passing. Knowing Clay and working with him for many years, we know how much his 2 boys met to him and Ruthie. Losing someone so dear to you at such an early age can be devastating. Just try to be as strong as you both can for Clayton's family and for Jonathan as well.
Art & Donna Bessel Holden,MA.

Mercer Borden

January 24, 2012

Clayton, you will be missed. You will always be remembered as one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

January 23, 2012

Clayton you will be missed. Great memories of you going way back. I am so saddened. Your spirit remains with all of us. Love and prayers to your lovely family. I am so sorry for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Santimore.
- Michael Cook

Drew Church

January 23, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Cindi Page Rapoza

January 23, 2012

Ruth and Clayton,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for you. Hold on to your beautiful memories and gorgeous grandchildren. Deepest sympathy,

Tim and Margot Gorman

January 23, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jackie Puglisi

January 22, 2012

Deepest sympathies to the entire Santimore family. Keep the good memories close at heart.

Mom & Dad

January 22, 2012

We love you
clayton for ever and ever

January 20, 2012

To the Santimore family
We are heartbroken for your loss. Hold on to all your memories to help get you through these tough days. You're in our prayers.
Bill and Kathy George

Rick Wyatt

January 20, 2012

Ruth and Clayton,

So sorry to haer about Clayton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
God Bless
Rick and Cindy Wyatt

Joan Perry

January 20, 2012

To Ruth and family,
Very sorry for you loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Perry

Jodi Marcus

January 20, 2012

We do not know you personally, but we live in West Newbury and we feel that we have run into Clayton on the soccer fields, at the Page school, etc. We are shocked and are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

Jeff S

January 20, 2012

jon jon, my prayers are with you and your family.

David DiSilvestri

January 20, 2012

Sorry to hear about the loss of Clayton. I hope for the best for the rest of the family.

Debbie Conover

January 19, 2012

Ruth and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Megan Kacevich ~Rodriguez

January 19, 2012

When I heard the news
That you were gone
I thought to myself
This has to be wrong
A husband a father a brother a son
a cousin a friend
The list wont end
To some it up in just a few words
All around a great man
Who wont compare to any other
A genuine person
Who would help anyone out
Put his family first
no matter what
Well never forget the smile you had
The happiness you brought
My heart hurts.so bad
I Remember the cookouts
Playing in the pool
running around the house chasing you
Even remember
dancing at eachothers weddings
Holding hands
God I wish.you.were still here
Cant believe this.is real
Cannot believe gone
Ill love you always
and thats how it will be
No matter what were family
Ill always remember
The memories weve shared
Because I know youll always be near ....
Rip clayton I love you your always and forever in my heart

Jamie MacPhee

January 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Clayton. My condolences to his family and friends.

CINDY & JOHN KACEVICH & CHILDREN

January 19, 2012

CLAYTON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HE IS LOVED BY ALL THAT KNOW HIM. HE IS NOW WITH GG, GP, AND PAPA. HE WILL REMAIN WITH US IN OUR HEARTS NOW HE IS WITH THEM IN HEAVEN. CLAYTON I LOVE YOU FOREVER

Kris Mulry

January 19, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Clay's passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences are with the Santimore family.

Joyce and Don Griffin

January 19, 2012

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Tom Champlin

January 19, 2012

Happy memories, Clay. Peace, love, and strength to the Santimore family.

January 19, 2012

Dear Clayton and Ruth - Buddy and I were so sorry to learn of Clayton's passing. Our hearts go out to you both. We know exactly how you are feeling with this tremendous loss - parents are not supposed to bury their children. When we lost Josh, our hearts just broke. Remember all of the good times and be comforted by knowing how well Clay was thought of. Our memories of him are of a wonderful, caring young man with a wonderful sense of humor and a joy for life. The world is lessened by his loss, but heaven is greatly enriched by his presence there. Buddy & Judy Perry

Gary,Cynthia,and Jason Egan

January 19, 2012

We are so very saddened to learn of Clayton's passing. His shinning personality will always leave us and others with fond memories.Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Santimore Family.

Pete Pupecki

January 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Clayton .. I pray that the fond memories of him shortly take over the heartache you feel now.

Lin & Steve Lemon

January 18, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

sandi weagle

January 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kimberly Gluck

January 18, 2012

Clayton was a true gentleman and extremely bright. It was a pleasure to work with him. He was always so upbeat, diligent and professional. Clayton went out of his way to help anyone who needed him. He had such a kind spirit. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I am so very sorry to learn this incredibly sad news.

Mike and Christin George

January 18, 2012

Jon, we are so sorry to hear about you and your families loss. We are thinking of you....

Christina (DeJohn) D'Amore

January 18, 2012

I am so shocked to learn of Clay's passing. It brings back fond memories of middle and high school and even recent connections through Facebook with him. Clayton was always a sincere guy yet at the same time always finding the humorous in most experiences, which is a wonderful mixture to possess in a character such as his. I have been blessed to know him since 7th grade. May his Light shine on through his family and children as well as the wonderful memories we all hold in our hearts of Clay.

Kara Balkus

January 18, 2012

Shannon, many of us at school received the devesating news today of your loss. Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Erin O'Neil Bradbury

January 18, 2012

I am heartbroken for the Santimore family. My sincerest condolences.

Deidre Daly

January 18, 2012

I am so saddened to hear the news about Clay. I was in his younger brother, Jon's, class and Mr. Santimore was my soccer coach. Clay was one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and he could make anyone smile. Me deepest regrets to his family, wife, children and friends, I can't imagine what you are all going through. You are in my thoughts.

Jen Roy

January 18, 2012

Sorry is all I can think of to say but it does nothing. I am so sorry to hear this, I am crying reading this. Clay was an amazing man and father and he will be truely missed. I love you all so very much

January 18, 2012

Our entire family is in shock and deeply saddened for your loss. Your eldest son, Clay was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all. Our deepest condolences go out to your family.
Paul and Diane Clark

Joseph Curran

January 18, 2012

Our hearts are sad to hear of this terrible loss. Our continued Prayers will be for the entire Santimore family during this time.
Joe & Kathleen Curran

Kristan (Quarella) Bjorkman

January 18, 2012

I am heart broken to hear about this tragic news. I have known Clay for many years and shared so many laughs with him as young children and young adults.
I am truly sorry that the Santimore family has lost Clayton. My thoughts are with Shannon, his children and the entire Santimore family.

Valerie Boutin

January 18, 2012

So sad to hear about Clay. Shannon and family my thoughts are with you.

Lorrie Nyman

January 18, 2012

There aren't words to express my sorrow at the news of Clayton's passing. My prayers are with the entire Santimore family, that God will give you strength to get through these days.

Caroline Sargent

January 18, 2012

My condolences to your family and friends. You were a memorable person, Clayton. -Caroline Sargent wrhs 91

January 18, 2012

I am so sorry to read of the passing of Clay. My deepest sympathies for the entire family. Ilona blavackas

January 18, 2012

I am saddened to here of this news. You cannot help but to think of Clayton in a warm friendly manner. My thoughts & prayers are with the immediate and extended Santimore family.

Debra Bartnicki

January 18, 2012

May you enter in yet another beautiful place. With the sun shining down upon you safe secure and happy.

John and Nancy Senckowski

January 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jordan Family

January 18, 2012

We are so sad to hear of Clay's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.

January 18, 2012

clay@ruth,
my heartfelt sympathies
to you @your familyon
on the loss of your son clay
bill bratchell

Megan (Foley) Baviello

January 18, 2012

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Clay. I have such great memories of his smile, warmth and humor from middle and high school. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

Karin George-Menard

January 18, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the entire Santimore family at this difficult time. Clay, like the entire family, was such a great guy and I know will be deeply missed.

Nick Alexopoulos

January 18, 2012

I'm very heartbroken that Clay is not with us anymore. I met you when I was 11 years old I am now 21 years old. Shannon was my fifth grade teacher that year. Where has the time gone! You are forever with me.
Like Billy Joel says
"Only the Good Die Young"

January 18, 2012

Clay became an instant friend when he joined Atlantic Trust. He was always upbeat and an inspiration. Words can't express how shocked and sad this news was. I grief for his wife and children and hold you all in my prayers.

Ron Manley

January 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely ; Ron and Jeannette Manley!!!!

Jigar Patel

January 18, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Clayton's family. He was a bright, funny and a good hearted person. I will truly miss him.

Wendy Wess Marcello

January 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the entire family.

Jacqueline Master

January 18, 2012

I am so very saddened to hear about this terrible news. I have great high school memories of Clay, I always remember him with a smile on his face and making others laugh. I was in his brother Jon's class and was coached by his father in soccer. I can't think of a nicer family. My deepest condolences go out to Clay's entire family especially his beautiful wife and children at this time. May God bless you during this difficult time and may you cherish the beautiful memories you've shared together over the years.

Mary Gibney

January 18, 2012

I'm so saddened to hear about Clayton's passing. I hope that fond and happy memories can bring out a smile in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Satimore family and friends.

Matt Conley

January 18, 2012

My sympathies to Clay's immediate family and his extended family throughout the Wachusett community. A bright light extinguished too soon.

Jennifer Paul

January 17, 2012

Clay was always a truly nice guy, since Middle School. He will be missed. Love and prayers to his family.

Erik olsen

January 17, 2012

Clay Was a Great Friend with a big heart during the time i have known him RIP Ole Friend...

Erik Olsen
Class of '95

Liz Niven

January 17, 2012

Shannon, there are no words. We love you and are here for anything you need.

Liz Hilton

January 17, 2012

I have great memories of Clayton from Wachusett and Bridgewater. He was always smiling and full of laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and his wife and children.

Heather B.

January 17, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you through this rough time!

Courtenay Dubois Needham

January 17, 2012

I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Clayton. I knew him through grade school and high school and can't believe he is gone. Clayton had the biggest heart and could always make you smile. He was a very genuine and true individual who will never be forgotten. My heart and thoughts are with his wife, children and family.

Ben Simonds

January 17, 2012

I am incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of Clayton. He was an extremely generous, funny and good hearted person. My thoughts and sympathies are with his wife, children and family.

Jennifer (Smith) Solin

January 17, 2012

So sorry for this tremendous loss. Clayton was an amazing man and someone I was lucky to grow up around. He lit up a room with his smile, sweetness, and sense of humor. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jen (Smith) Solin. (Worcester, MA)

Dianne Pedone

January 17, 2012

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that others care.

Kara Zytkiewicz Howard

January 17, 2012

So sorry to hear about the loss of Clay. I will always have fond memories of Clay from high school... He was truly a kind person and was always smiling. My sincere condolences to all of Clay's family and loved ones.

Jessica Gilchrist

January 17, 2012

I am so sad to hear of this - it is such a huge loss to anyone who knew Clay. I will never forget him. My deepest sympathy to Clay's family & friends.

Trisha Shimkus-Sperry

January 17, 2012

Truely devestating news, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Bonnie Orsi

January 17, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Santimore family. I am grieving with you and thinking about you constantly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you hold fond memories close at heart and may God bless you and give you strength.

Christine Early

January 17, 2012

So sad to hear of this tragic news of a guy I fondly remember for his kindness, laughter and dedication. Prayers and blessings to Shannon, Matt, Kate & Ellie & to his lil bro "John-John". May his memories heal your pain in due time.

Hollie Lucht

January 17, 2012

I was saddened to hear about Clayton's passing. We were grade school peers. I hope and pray that you find strength during this time of loss.

January 17, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy!
All my thoughts and prayers are with your family! Barbara Foscato

Nicole (Labbe) Nielsen

January 17, 2012

I am truly saddened by this news. I will always have fond memories of Clay from high school and loved seeing his family updates. My sincere condolences to Clay's family.

Cindi Page Rapoza

January 17, 2012

My thoughts are with the entire Santimore family. I'm so very saddened to hear about the loss of such a genuine, kind, man. He had the best sense of humor and laugh! You could not help but smile when you were around him. I am so sorry to all of his friends and family. I am so sorry for his beautiful children and wife.

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