Gary A. Clement
August 17, 2013
SOUTH PORTLAND - Gary A. Clement, 59, of South Portland, died Saturday August 17, 2013 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey a son of George Carl and Laura Chasse Clement. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Sparta High School in New Jersey. He continued his education graduating from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1975 and from The University of Southern Maine in 1979. Gary was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. For 31 years he was employed with Sappi Fine Paper as a research and development scientist at the Technology Center. Gary was an extremely interesting person who had numerous hobbies. He was a member of the American Home Brewers Association, and was a Certified Beer Judge. Gary was a member of the Maine Ale and Lager Tasters Club. He excelled as a micro-brewer. He traveled to Europe and especially enjoyed the trip to Germany to exchange brewing recipes. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed scuba diving, photography and the shooting sports. Gary was a member of the Scarborough Rod and Gun Club. On February 14, 2002 Gary married Hannnah L Witt in Newport, Rhode Island. Survivors include his beloved wife Hannah L. Clement of South Portland; a daughter Dawn E. Clement and her husband Michael Brackett of Portland; two brothers, Edward T. Clement and his wife Anna of Dunedin, FL, Charles L. Clement and his wife Diane of Cumberland; 6 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday August 19, 2013 at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel. Burial will be in the Eastern Cemetery, Gorham. Due to a family health concern, flowers will not be accepted, donations are requested to: Multiple Myeloma Program, c/o Hematogic Malignancies Division, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Our dear friend Gary will missed greatly. Our condolences and best wishes for the Clement family.
– Nick and Joan Priore
My college roommate and best friend in college. You has a short but full life. Farewell.
– Bruce Wescott
I’ve known Gary for about 30 years through working together at the S.D. Warren/Sappi Technology Center. Gary was a glass more than half full type of person. Humorous, caring, fun. He’ll be missed and always remembered.
– Lynne Palmer
Hannah and Dawn I was so very sorry to learn of Gary’s untimely death and regret that I missed seeing you and expressing my hearfelt condolences in person earlier this week. Gary was just a wonderful person who brought light and enjoyment to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. I wish you peace during this challenging time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both as well as the family. Art
– Arthur Cerullo
My family offers our sincere heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God comfort and soothe your hearts with his guaranteed promise at John 5:28. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
– Martin
Gary, my dear friend and Pal you are and will always be greatly missed yet always with me. Take care Pal. Tim
– Timothy LaMar
Dear family I saw in that you recently lost someone you love. I know how you feel because I lost my uncle to a car accident two years ago. I am 15 years old but wanted you to know that others are thinking of you. Revelation 21:3,4 is one of my favorite scriptures because I’ve learned that our creator didn’t plan on sin and death but he does promise to fix things very soon. I hope this helps you like it has for me. Take care. Gino
– Gino
I worked with Gary for many years at Sappi, and he was always a joy to talk with, flashing that big grin, and telling a funny happening in his life, and, never failing to ask about others’lives, always sincerely interested and concerned about others. He was an upbeat person, somebody you liked to be around! He’ll be deeply missed. Keep strong, Hannah.
– Linda Covert
Our condolences to Gary’s family. He was a nice man and good friend.
– Dave and Joyce Anderson
I would like to extend my condolences to Hannah, Dawn, and all other family members at this sad time. I was hoping against hope for a better end to the story. God rest his soul.
– Robert Kendall