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Clayton Templar Obituary
Elmira: Age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Clayton was born in Elmira on July 31, 1926, son of Clayton S. and Ruth (Spaulding) Templar. He married Mary Jane Stone on November 16, 1945 and this year they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, Clayton is survived by children, and their spouses, Martha Jane and Mike Cowulich, Columbia SC, Clayton H. Templar, Jr., Guy M. and Sue Templar, Candace E. and Greg Shaw, all of Elmira; brother and sister-in-law, William S. and Carole Templar, Hilton Head SC; sister Shirley Cassada, Southington CT; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by grandson Brennan Templar, sister and brothers-in-law, Gloria and Cyril Barrell and Ritchie Cassada. Clayton worked for General Electric for 38 years and was plant manager when the company was sold to Trinity Foundries. He continued to work for another 3 years for Trinity before going to work for New York State as Superintendent of the Industrial Division of New York State Prisons, retiring after 10 years of service. While at General Electric Clayton received numerous management awards. He was instrumental in creating the method of production for key components of diaphragms for nuclear reactors. This is still used around the world today. With NYS Clayton was named Superintendent of the year for all NYS prisons. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Arnot Ogden Medical Center. A long time active member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Elmira, Clayton was a former board member and trustee there. With all his awards and accomplishments his biggest accomplishment was his family. He loved and adored them all. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH, 115 WEST HILL ROAD, ELMIRA, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012 AT 12 NOON.
Committal prayers and interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Clayton with a donation to Meals on Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira NY 14901. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pat Pipher for the wonderful home care she provided to both Clayton and Mary Jane over the last several years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clayton Templar
Nancy Shaw Cutlip
August 29, 2012
Dearest Candy, Clayton, Guy, Martha, Greg & Luke and family....I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw this and didn't know. I know how hard this has been on all of you. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you all.
Mary Jane & Clayton - Happy Days
Candace Shaw
August 28, 2012
Guy and Dad
Candace Shaw
August 28, 2012
Clayt III & his Pop
Candace Shaw
August 28, 2012
Pop w/his little Angel - Brittany, he loved you so much!
Candace Shaw
August 28, 2012
August 23, 2012
Candy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Heeman.
August 22, 2012
Maryjane and family, I am so sorry to learn of Clayton's passing. Iwill always remenber his smile and sense of humor and how he loved to tease when he was behind me in choir. He always greeted me with that same warm smile when I returned to visit at at Calvary Nazarene. May you find comfort in knowing how many people he blessed.
Jo-Anne Hatz
Paul Titus
August 19, 2012
To Templar family: I had the pleasure of working with Clay...what a fine gentleman! I will always have fond memories of those days past. God Bless you and Clay.
Marilyn Schornstheimer
August 17, 2012
Dear Candy, Guy, Clayton, and MJ,
I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad.
He was a wonderful man, father, husband, and friend, who was filled with wisdom which I know you all will miss so much. But take comfort in knowing that he is still with you, only waiting for you to fulfill your destiny's and you will all be together again in paradise. He will make sure that everything is right for you now more than ever. You have to listen and look at things alittle closer now, but i promise, he will let you know he is with you. (My Dad was with me just today and I felt it and know it in my heart, which may sound weird to you since I lost him in Nov. 2009) God Bless you all, I am so sorry for your loss and it's a BIG one so if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Your Dad was a wonderful person and your a wonderful family. (And Candice, I don't have your number or email anymore so call me please when your feeling up to it. I miss you, and love you always! 607-483-8335) God Bless you all and my heart is sad for you all. He raised a beautiful family and you can all be proud in that too!
Clayton Kaminska
August 17, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Clayton (Don), Nancy, Maryann, and Clayton Jr. Kaminska
Pam Claypool
August 16, 2012
I just got back to work today after being off for vacation and heard about the passing of your dad. I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If there is anything I can do let me know.
August 16, 2012
Von&Dona Saltzgiver
alan hager
August 16, 2012
i remember as a young boy delivering news papers to mr templar on gould st.later as a co.at the hill i worked mr.templar great man always treated everyone great.rest in peace my friend.rest in peace
August 16, 2012
Clayton, Guy, Candy,
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
TJ & Mary Stowell Sochacki
August 16, 2012
So sorry to hear about the loss of you dad. You are all inour thoughts and prayers. Fred and Jackie
thomas Evans jr
August 15, 2012
To guy n sue sorry for u loss my heart goes out to u both may peace b with u both
August 15, 2012
To the family of Clayton Templar, Clayton was an RSVP volunteer for nine years and dontated 1,530 hours of his time to serving others in our community. We truly appreciate folks like Clayton. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Sincerely, the RSVP Staff
August 15, 2012
What A Wonderful Father-In-Law. Clayton will be sorely missed in our lives,he was loved by all that knew him.
Donnie Kline
August 15, 2012
Templar family, sorry to hear of the passing of your dad,It's been a long time since the days of little league baseball when your dad and my mom were in the stands cheering Clayton jr and I on and the days we all spent in church together. Your dad was a good man and he will never be forgotten.
Shelly Andrus
August 15, 2012
I worked for Clayton at ECF and he was a great man and much loved by all who knew him. So very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Barb/Gayle Shaw
August 15, 2012
We are thinking of your family and our hearts go out to you. Clayton was a great guy. Love you.
Tammy Wetherup Wu
August 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Templar family. I am glad I was able to see him, when I went to my class reunion he was there at the hill top having dinner with some of the family 2 years ago. My prayers for the grandchildren also. God Bless
Tammy Wetherup Wu Family
william cassada
August 15, 2012
Aunt Mary Jane, Marte, Clayton, Guy and Candy, it was a very sad day when I heard Uncle Clayton had passed away. He was a great Uncle, father, brother and grandfather, I will never forget how good he was too me even though I only saw him once every few years.
Bill Cassada
Leslie Root
August 15, 2012
The most giving person I have ever known, Clayton Templar, Sr. He believed in being the best person you can be and did his best to fulfill that life himself. He always helped anyone in need and remained a good friend to my entire family for many years. I am very happy that I, as well as, all my children knew and hold fond thoughts for such a special man. He will be remembered in our hearts always.
Bob Edwards
August 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Carr
August 15, 2012
I worked with Clayt at Elmira Correctional Facility...he was a great guy!!! He was also good friend of my dad's (Harry Goodwin) when they worked together at General Electric....so sorry to hear of your loss.
August 15, 2012
To the Templar family,Mr. Templar was always friendly to everyone he came in contact with.My thoughts are with you! Bret Thatcher
Dan Burgess
August 15, 2012
Sorry to read of your loss today, May you find peaced in the love of family and God.
timothy kelly
August 15, 2012
I will miss you poppy as will we all I have always been honored to be your grandson, you were the key to this whole family, thru many hardships have we all been thru you were always there to lend a hand or words of wisdom. I am happy you are not suffering no more, yet sad i never said goodbye. I Know one day i ill see you again. I love you R.I.P.
Angela Aderhold (Templar)
August 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick Hewitt
August 15, 2012
Templar Family, So sorry to hear of Claytons passing. I worked with him in Corrections and he was a great guy. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Patrick Mallacoccio
August 15, 2012
I will remember Clayton as an honorable man. He was a man of many achievements, and of noble character. He served others well and was always willing to lend to those who had need. He will be missed greatly by both his family and his friends. It was truly an honor to care for him as a grandson and a professional to ensure his last days were comfortable and peaceful.
Matt Nagle
August 15, 2012
To Clayton Sr.'s Family- I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you on this day. Peace always
Impala (Little) Messick
August 15, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Guy Templar
August 15, 2012
A loving father and husband that could not say no to anyone.
G.T.
Deborah Templar
August 15, 2012
You will greatly missed! Love you! Debbie Templar
Marilyn Peters
August 15, 2012
I'm sure my brothers, Dick, Don and Bill would wish to send good thoughts to our neighbors of many years ago on Gould Street. We are sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Peters
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