SWANVILLE – Sherman Albert Clements died April 21, 2006, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. Sherman was born Dec. 16, 1939, in Swanville, the son of Charles and Margaret (Littlefield) Clements. He attended schools in Swanville and graduated from Crosby High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thule, Greenland. Later he worked for Pratt and Whitney for Connecticut. After returning to Maine, he worked at various jobs including carpentry. Sherm was an avid reader and could converse on many interesting topics. He possessed a keen sense of humor and liked hearing and telling a good joke. His quick wit was appreciated by many. He loved the challenge of Bridge and a variety of trivia games. Sherm lived by his own rules and enjoyed his unconventional life. He was pleased to have company and enjoyed frequent visits from John Barleycorn. Sherman was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Charles Everett, John E. and Nicholas D. Clements. He is survived by one brother, Stephen Clements of Swanville; five sisters, Adelaide and her husband, Ashley Gray, of Searsport, Fannie Brazier of Hancock, Rita Stone of Searsport, Judith and her husband, Charles Packer, of Avon, Conn. and Cynthia her husband, Gary Basslett, of Medway; two sisters-in-law, Jacklyn Clements of West Enfield and Marta Clements of Woodstock. Survivors also include 17 nieces and nephews, 30 great-nieces and great-nephews, three great-great-nieces, and two cousins, Gordon and Parker Clements. Sherman’s health had been compromised in recent years and he was fortunate to have the kind attention of his brother, Steve; his nephew, Jeff; and his neighbor, Joel Kingsbury. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. April 30, at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Swanville. Arrangements are with Rackliffe Funeral Home, 54 Church St., Belfast.
SHERMAN ALBERT CLEMENTS
