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Matthew Alexander Clemson
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Matthew is survived by his parents, Peter and Stephanie (Allin) Clemson and his sister, Anna (all of Evanston, IL), his maternal grandmother Mary Ann Allin (Washington, DC), aunts and uncles Lyndon Allin (Washington, DC), Conrad (Christine) Clemson (Boston, MA), and Michael (Christine) Clemson (Leesburg, VA), as well as his cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his beloved dog, Moose.
A celebration of Matthew's life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 3 pm at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL.
A life-long skier and skilled rock-climber, Matthew loved the exhilaration of a powder day on the steep slopes of Big Sky, Montana, and he loved the deliberative and collaborative process of solving a challenging problem on the climbing wall. He also enjoyed hiking in Big Sky in the summer and the freedom of charging up the trail with his sister, friends, and dog (and leaving his parents in the dust).
Matthew also had a passion for baseball. He loved playing baseball, first for Evanston Baseball & Softball Association house teams, then with his wonderful teammates on the Evanston OrangeCats travel team, and finally on Exeter's JV baseball team. Matthew combined his love for baseball and math as the commissioner of a long-running fantasy baseball league that required participants to read a voluminous rules package and participate in drafts for major and minor league players. Matthew was a devoted Cubs fan who was fortunate to experience the 2016 World Series Championship season from Cubs Convention in January to the victory parade in November. He loved his first summer job last year at Wrigley Field as a member of the Premier Guest Services team.
Matthew had a fierce intellect and in high school developed a passion for writing. Last summer he started playing guitar, which he loved. His favorite class in high school was Epistemology. At Exeter, he participated in Model United Nations, was co-head of the Philosophy Club, a member of the Climbing Club and the Robotics Team, a peer tutor for physics, served as a campus tour guide, and was a proud resident of Wentworth Hall. He was looking forward to studying philosophy in college.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Sky Community Organization at the following link: https://bsco.org/one-time-donation/ In the "Notes" section, please specify "Matthew Clemson Memorial Trail Fund."
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or go to SpeakingofSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.
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Anu and Ojas Wadivkar
January 28, 2023
Dear Stephanie, Peter and Anna,
We mourn the loss of your beautiful
child, Matthew alongside you. Please accept our condolences. As parents of a classmate, we hope time will help you grieve, find solace and heal. While Ojas and I did not have the pleasure and honor of knowing Matthew, Aavik did while sharing the same dorm, attending the same clubs or classes. Here are a few words from him for Matthew.
Matthew (or Clem, as I and most knew him) was an incredible person. I lived in Wentworth with him, and although we didn´t have a chance to interact too much on separate floors, I got to know him through his passion for Philosophy. He and I coheaded the Philosophy Club, and his passion shone through every meeting. It wouldn´t matter how fast, how heated, how dramatic discussions got - when Clem talked, the world slowed to listen. He was thoughtful, at once both analytical and intuitive. He could feel how discussions shaped and evolved, pointing them subtly in certain directions, leading people to really understand what they needed to. He was one of the few people I knew that was genuinely interested in Philosophy and Religion, and wouldn´t stop praising that one Epistemology class (we took the class at the same time, while we weren´t in the same class).
Clem was an intelligent, thoughtful and reflective person, and I´m grateful for the time I knew him, for the discussions I could have with him, and for his wisdom. Godspeed Clem.
We hold all of you closely in our hearts and thoughts as you find your way through this difficult time.
Ojas and Anu (P´24)
Aavik `24
Anatoly Voronov
January 28, 2023
Stephanie, Peter, Mary Ann, Lyndon: My deepest condolences at this sad hour.
Janis d Royce Lamberth
January 28, 2023
Dear Stephanie,Peter, and Anna,
Our hearts are with you at this sad time. Wish we could be there to comfort each of you.
Matthew will always live in your hearts and ours.
May your memories of him bring you peace. With love.
Janis and Royce Lamberth
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Michaelia Szarnicki
January 28, 2023
To the family of Mathew and to his classmates and friends. I am so sorry and without words. My son Ashton Szarnicki was a team mate of Mathew on the baseball team and Robotics. This has been heart breaking for us all. I pray for peace, understanding and the strength to endure such a loss. While life and it rendering can be cruel and harsh, I trust that we all can align with some more uplifting experiences and outcomes. Please except my deepest and warmest condolences.
Michaelia Szarnicki P23
Janis & Royce Lamberth
January 28, 2023
Dear Stephanie, Peter, and Anna,
Our hearts are with you at this sad time. Wish we could be there to comfort each of you.
Matthew will always live in your hearts and ours.
May your memories of him bring you peace. With love.
Sunil, Sharmila (parents of Sophia Lala)
January 27, 2023
Our hearts are broken. Words fail us. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Judy Moore
January 26, 2023
Stephanie,
Wishing you and your family all the peace and comfort possible.
First joan goldwasser
January 25, 2023
As a friend of Mary Ann´s since we attended the University of Wisconsin, I am heartbroken by your loss. Although I didn´t know Matthew, he seems like an amazing young man.
You have my deepest sympathy
Joan Goldwasser
Susan Theder
January 25, 2023
Pete, words can't begin to convey my sympathy. I am praying for you and your family and hope there is some grain of comfort in knowing that you have so many friends who care so much for you and are here for you in any way you need or want. Your community is surrounding you and is there to provide support. I wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lara Korneychuk
January 25, 2023
Matthew Clemson will always be frozen in his kids choir days for me. I see his face every morning in the signed photo of my FUMC Evanston choir that hangs by the bathroom sink. Matthew was a gentle, reflective boy. He had a lovely soprano voice and he liked to watch chancel choir rehearsals and conduct along. I remembered him being so thoughtful and wise for such a young person. He played Moses in our little church musical and he so perfectly fit the role of soft-spoken, humble, and compassionate leader. Stephanie and Peter, you raised such a beautiful young man with a heart of gold. I can´t find any of the right words for this moment - maybe there aren´t any. But I am so so grateful to have known Matthew, to have made music with him, laughed and played together. He was so loved.
Bin Cong P´25
January 24, 2023
With deepest sympathies to the Clemson family. Please accept my donation to "Matthew Clemson Memorial Trail Fund".
Our thoughts and prayers are always with your family.
Cong family ( PEA P´2025)
Johnston, IA
Margot and Trevor Toppen
January 24, 2023
Steph and Pete, We are heartbroken to learn of your unfathomable loss. May the love of friends and family provide you with support in this terrible time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
The Damon Ohana, Carlene, Ian and Matilda
January 24, 2023
Our deepest aloha to your whole family. He will be remembered.
Marie Hurabiell
January 24, 2023
Our deepest condolences to your whole family. We know that Matthew's spirit will live on in the hearts of all those who love him.
Cassidy loved leading the Philosophy Club with Matthew and Charlie. She shared that Matthew had a wonderful, unique mind and will be missed.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Cassidy Hurabiell Trader, Marie and Mainul
Lynn Smith
January 24, 2023
Clemson Family-
No words to express for your loss of your son, Matthew. My daughter (Morgan) 1st yr PG lives in the dorm beside his. All the students, Matthew´s Exeter family all are grieving.
We are all so very sorry for such an unexpected and tragic loss.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
The Smith Family
Westford, MA
Annica and Mike Collombin
January 24, 2023
We are sending love from Fernie, BC. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Janice Holland
January 23, 2023
I am a friend and fellow Yogi with Mary Ann. My deepest condolences to you and all who loved Matthew. I hope this thought offers some comfort, "Though you lose the body, you do not die."
--- Lao Tzu
Carlston Family (Exeter `26)
January 23, 2023
We mourn the loss of this beautiful soul. Please know that we are thinking of you as a family and wish you peace. One day at a time to reach a place of solace. We send loving vibrational support from afar.
Our daughter Alva was an acquaintance of Matthew´s at Exeter. Our hearts go out to you and to the entire Exeter family who already miss Matthew dearly.
Audia Family (Exeter 2023)
January 23, 2023
Dear Stephanie, Peter and Anna,
While we did not have the honor of knowing Matthew personally, we grieve deeply beside you. We are parents of an Exeter Senior (Gianluca). We are all so deeply heartbroken for your loss. May the love of your family and community surround you during this time.
Billie, Pino and Gianluca Audia
Mark & Tawni Barnes
January 22, 2023
Dear Pete, Stephanie, & Anna - We are so very sorry for Matthew's loss and we send our heartfelt prayers and thoughts to you in this very difficult time.
Judy Jenkins Gaudino
January 22, 2023
As a friend of Mary Ann's since University of Wisconsin days, I am heartbroken over your loss, there are no words to describe the pain of such a young life ended so soon. May his family be surrounded by the love this wonderful family deserves...
Alain P´23
January 22, 2023
I am a parent of Noah `23. I did not have the honor of knowing Matthew, but can feel your pain. My father committed suicide in 1978, and every day I can still feel his presence in my heart and mind. He was a brilliant, compassionate physician who got his Jewish family out of Egypt. Yet he suffered silently. I am still riddled with guilt at not being able to see what was not evident to a 19 year old, graduating from college on the day it happened, happy to be starting medical school, and not by his side.
Please know that I am thinking of all of all of you. And to the community as a whole, seek help early if this ever crosses your mind, however briefly. Please.
Alain P´23
Brian Lisowski I
January 22, 2023
I had the pleasure of knowing and meeting Matthew at Wrigley Field several times while doing my shift he always was courteous, proactive, conscientious, and thought of others. He will certainly be missed. I am so glad he knew of the friendly confines in his life rest in peace Matthew Brian
Ryan Scannell
January 21, 2023
Dear Clemson Family,
Our daughter, Aria, was a classmate of Matthew's at Exeter, and we have all been rocked by the news of his passing. A donation has been made to Big Sky for them to blaze beautiful, new trails in his honor.
With love and support,
The Scannell's
Eiichiro Kuwana '82
January 21, 2023
Dear Peter, Stephanie, and Anna,
My family and I send you our sincerest and deepest condolences on your devastating loss. I am a classmate of Conrad Clemson at Exeter and a proud former Wentworthian. May Matthew rest in peace.
Cate & Ben Scales P '24
January 21, 2023
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our son said he was a great classmate, and this is really hard. Peace be with Matthew and you all as you navigate this tender time.
Claire and Pete Caragher
January 21, 2023
Dear Peter, Stephanie, and Anna - Our hearts ache for your loss. While Matthew's swim career was short, Pete has fond memories of him. Pete's favorite was consistently sitting next to you on a flight when you were heading to the Cub's Spring Training. Rest in peace, sweet Matthew.
Amy Ballard
January 21, 2023
I am a friend of Mary Ann´s. Your grief is immense and I want you to know I´m thinking of you and your family.
Yu Peng
January 21, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Clemson family on the loss of Matthew. He was a brilliant and inquisitive young man with an insatiable desire for meaning and truth. My daughter, Enya, had the privilege of working with Matthew on a 3-person mechanical team of robotics and participating in the philosophy club that he co-led weekly. He led discussions on the question of what it means to be human on that night, courageously tackling the fundamental questions of life, society, and reality.
Matthew was a courageous soul who lived his life with passion and drive. His brief life forever serves as an inspiration for all of us to live our lives fully and with passion and love for all.
May he rest in peace, in love and in eternity.
Seven P´24
January 21, 2023
As parents of an upperclassman at Exter, we are heartbroken for your loss and share your grief through tears.
I knew Matthem's classmates and friends would have fond memories of him. He is no longer in any pain. Many blessings to you all.
Seven Shen P´24
January 20, 2023
As parents of an upperclassman at Exter, we are heartbroken for your loss and share your grief through tears.
I knew Matthem's classmates and friends would have fond memories of him. He is no longer in any pain. Many blessings to you all.
Shannon
January 20, 2023
Dear Stephanie, Peter and Anna, there are no words for such an unimaginable loss. Matthew was a wonderful person. Please our heartfelt condolences.
Siong, Shannon and Debbie Ang '24
Elizabeth (Libba) McLaughlin
January 20, 2023
Dear Stephanie, Peter and Anna,
My heart is with you in this inconceivable pain. May it ease in knowing the love between you and Matthew.
Jane Lannon
January 20, 2023
Peter, Stephanie, and Anna, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our family is thinking of you and sending you love from NH.
Jane, Ben and Gigi Lannon `24
Celia Thompson (Abby Waritu's mom)
January 20, 2023
It is hard to express how sad I am for Matthew's sister, mom and dad. As a fellow parent of an "upper" at Exeter, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy, full of life and curiosity. You will always love him and he will always love you right back. Now he is in a place where there is no pain or grief. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand. God bless you all.
Luis
January 20, 2023
I was Matt´s supervisor for the Cubs. He worked the front door of the 1914 club and was extremely proactive at his job. He had a great personality and would consistently help me with small tasks like collecting scanners and wristbands. He was a great kid all around.
Dina Liberatore
January 20, 2023
I had the amazing pleasure of working with Matthew as a climbing coach on the Evanston Athletic Club's climbing team from 2017 - 2019. Matthew was an amazing team player, encouragjng his teammates and challenging them to grow in climbing and in sportsmanship. His dedication to what he loved was always admirable even if it was 10 different things at a time.
Peter, Stephanie and Anna, you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Matthew was an amazing kid, your love and support for him to succeed and grow was palpable. Blessings to you.
Ingrid Getman
January 20, 2023
Dear Peter, Stephanie, Anna and family, Please accept our deepest condolences. Our son, Johnny, is a classmate of Matthew's at Exeter. Though we never had the opportunity to know Matthew, your obituary has given us insight into what a amazing kid he was. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and Matthew will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Ingrid, Frank and Johnny Getman,
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