Clement C. Martel

1921 - 2017

Clement C. Martel obituary, 1921-2017, East Hartford, CT

Clement C. Martel

1921 - 2017

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

Clement Martel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2017.
Clement C. Martel, 96, of East Hartford, passed away on March 27, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. Clement was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Martel. He was born on February 14, 1921 in Ayer, MA, a son the late Israel and Filomena (Burns) Martel.
Clement proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He loved watching and playing baseball with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews, he especially loved the NY Yankees.. He LOVED his 4-legged canine companion Lenny. Clement also enjoyed going dancing every weekend.
Clement is survived by his daughter Cathy Hoffman of East Hartford, grandchildren: Maurice Hoffman of GA., Jennifer Reinertson of MN,. great grandchildren: Matthew and Andrew Reinertson, Bella Roman and Lincoln Hoffman, sister Theresa Julian and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents & his beloved wife Lillian, Clement is predeceased by his brother Leo Martel, sisters: Leona Racine, Mary Bean, Rita Mongeon, Irene Andlews.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 8:30-10am, at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave.., East Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Rd., East Hartford. Burial with Military Honors to conclude services in St. Mary Cemetery, East Hartford. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com

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April 1, 2017

We will miss you Uncle Clem. We enjoyed many Holidays and family get togethers, and will miss all our wonderful talks. Thanks for being so special to our family.

We love you, Dan, MB, Jenna, Ally

Amy and Clint Baird

March 31, 2017

Cathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in that he led a full life. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Amy and Clint Baird

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