Stuart N. Clemmer

CLEMMER, Stuart N. Stuart N. Clemmer, 91, of Farmington, loving husband of Florence (Cuccinello) Clemmer, passed away peacefully on Monday, (August 25, 2008) at The Avon Health Center. Born in Billerica, MA on October 17, 1917, he was the son of the late Charles Gerard Clemmer and Bessie May (Cummings) Clemmer. Besides his wife of 64 years, he is predeceased by his brother, Harold Clemmer; his sister, Florence Duguld and an infant son, Richard Charles Clemmer. He is survived by his son, Stuart "Chip" Clemmer, Jr. and his wife, Carol Rumburg Clemmer of College Park, MD and his daughter, Carol Scarrozzo of Unionville. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Nicholas Joseph Scarrozzo of Unionville and Barbara Lafferty and her husband, Richard of Delmare, MD; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Russell Bettes and Faith Joanne Lafferty of Delmare, MD and many cherished relatives. Stuart and his wife, Florence moved to Farmington in 1953 where he taught U.S. History, Geography, Social Studies, and English for over 30 years in the Farmington Schools. He earned his Bachelor degree from Fitchburg State Teachers College in Fitchburg, MA and a Master's degree in Education from Boston University. He was also active with the Boy Scouts. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a tall gunner and radio operator from October 27, 1942 to May 25, 1945. He served under the 5th Bombardment Group, 31st Bombardment Squadron in Asia Pacific including New Guinea, Bismark Archipelago, Eastern Mandates, and the Southern Philippines. Stuart enjoyed his home and his family as well as gardening and vacationing in Maine. His gentle spirit will be missed by so many who loved him. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Avon Health Center Resident Council Fund, 652 West Avon Rd., Avon, CT 06001.