James E. Klemenz Jr.

Stonington
James E. Klemenz, Jr. 68, died October 27, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. He was born January 15, 1955, the son of the late James E, Klemenz, Sr, and the late Norma Sellars Klemenz Vickerson.
Jimmy "the claw" as he was known to many of his friends moved to Deer Isle with his parents in the late 1970's. He graduated from Branford High School, Branford CT in 1973. Jimmy was an avid reader and skilled musician. He played the bass with many bands though out the area. He was a serious and knowledgeable history buff, often reciting facts regarding anything military, US history, and specifically WWII. He made his living on the ocean, where he was at his happiest and best while lobstering on the Sundog.
Jimmy is survived by his life partner, Colleen Comer-Hansen; daughter, Emily Klemenz-Polney and husband Mark of Florida; his two sons, Christopher Klemenz and his wife Eryn Hampson-Klemenz of Stonington, James F. Klemenz and his wife, Erin Chandler-Klemenz; his grandchildren, Gracie, Issac, Nolan and Jack Polney, Maraea, and Azaleah Klemenz; three sisters, Patricia Leach, Leslie Duncan and Marie Rolan; four brothers, Michael, Peter, Keith and Daniel Klemenz; his former wife and mother of his children, Sheri Williams and his mentor and grand father to his children, Robert Williams and family of Stonington. He was predeceased by his youngest brother, Adam Vickerson.
Jimmy's proudest accomplishment are his children following their passion, teaching, lobstering and carpentry and his grandchildren.
Those who desire to may make contributions in Jimmy's memory to the Good Shepard Food Bank PO Box 1807 Auburn 04211-1807 or The Maine Lobstermen's Association 2 Storer Street Suite 203 Kennebunk ME 0404.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald 113 Franklin Street Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.