DEXTER – Nelson W. Clukey, 84, passed away quietly April 7, 2006, at Dexter Health Care where he had been a resident for only three weeks. Rita, his loving wife of 57 years was by his side. He was born May 20, 1921, at Dexter, a son of Joseph and Annie (Clukey) Clukey. He attended the old schoolhouse in Garland. Nelson served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II for three years, 11 months, and seven days – a fact he could proudly recall until his death, even though his short-term memory had faded. On Sept. 4, 1948, he married Rita Claire Chabot at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Together they raised four children. He worked at Guilford Industries for 32 years, retiring in 1983. Nelson worked hard to provide for his family. He traveled to work for years with his friend Arthur Holt. He was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Nelson loved cars and took great pride in each one he owned. He also enjoyed classic country music and times spent fishing with his brother, Nazier, on Wilson Pond in Greenville. He loved his family and was always concerned about their well-being. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita, of Dexter; three sons, Robert Clukey, Raymond and wife, Diane Clukey, all of Dexter and Kenneth Clukey of Dexter and St. Albans; daughter, Katherine and husband, Alan Tibbetts, of Sidney; brother, Galen and wife, Marjorie Clukey, of Dexter; sister, Winnifred Daigle of Dexter; four grandchildren, Sarah and husband, Mark Cooper, Scott Clukey and fiance, Rachel Meyers, all of Dexter, Heidi Tibbetts and Brian Tibbetts, both of Sidney; several nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law, Florence Gould, Jeanette Clukey and Helen Clukey, all of Dexter. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Angus, Fernald, and Nazier Clukey; three sisters, Joyce and Lillian Clukey and Sylvia Payne; and his only great-grandson, Griffin Scott Clukey. The family thanks Dr. Robert Lodato, visiting nurse, Brenda Clarke, Mayo Regional Hospital, Dexter Health Care, Eastern Area Agency on Aging and Home Care of Maine for years of support and care. A special thank-you to his niece and caregiver, Theresa Parsons for years of care, compassion and patience and to a special sister-in-law, Florence Gould for constant love and support. All of you enabled Nelson to live at home with his family for as long as possible. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main St., Dexter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Dexter with the Rev. Fr. James Robichaud officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101-2406, or to Skills, Inc. for the Developmentally Disabled, P.O. Box 65, St. Albans, ME 04971. To sign an online guest book go to www.CrosbyNeal.com
NELSON W. CLUKEY
