WEST ENFIELD – John went to join his loved ones in Heaven surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004. John was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Searsport. He was the son of Charles and Margaret (Littlefield) Clements. He graduated from Crosby High School and attended the University of Maine in Orono. John had a proud career of military service in the Air Force, serving as a Specialist helping in the research and development of radar and communications systems all over North America. He served from 1950 to 1954 and again from 1958 to 1974. He was stationed in Illinois, Mississippi, New York, Texas, North Dakota, Newfoundland, Labrador, Iceland and Charleston, Maine. John moved his family to West Enfield in 1962. There, he and his wife, Jacklyn (Mosher) Clements, (they were married Jan 28, 1951 in Biloxi, Miss. while he attended ground radar school) owned the Big Dipper Take out. In 1986, they opened the Montague House Restaurant. John enjoyed golfing, gardening, and card games. He had a large collection of civil war history media and was very interested in family genealogy. John was known for his humorous storytelling, jokes and good-natured teasing. His computer allowed him to keep in touch with long time friends from around the country. John is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Jackie, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Nannette (Clements) and Keith Fleming of Enfield; his cherished grandchildren, Aaron Feldmus of Belgrade, Jeremiah Feldmus and his fianc‚e, Stacey Langlais of Hermon, and Mariah Fleming of Enfield. He also leaves three great-grandchildren, Felicia, Chelsey, and Delaney. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Everett and Nicholas Clements; mother-in-law, Lillian Crider and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker, all of Belgrade. He is survived by two brothers, Sherman and Stephen of Swanville; five sisters, Adelaide and her husband, Ashley Gray, Rita Stone of Searsport, Fannie Brazier of Hancock, Judith and her husband, Charles Packer of Avon, Conn., Cindy and her husband, Gary Brasslett, of Medway; brother-in-law, Franklyn Mosher of Gales Ferry, Conn.; sister-in-law, Marta Clements of Bryant Pond; two cousins, Gordon Clements of Prospect, and Parker Clements of Bangor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John will be dearly missed by his family, friends and community. He was truly a great man. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Hyland officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Legion in Howland. For an online register book, please go to www.clayfuneralhome.com.
JOHN EDWIN CLEMENTS
