Obituaries

Curtis Hartel Clement, Jr.

Age 83 ~ formerly of Haddonfield

On Oct. 26, 2024, of Franklinville, NJ; Beloved husband for 60 years of Marcelle (nee Ballot); Father of the late Gerard “Jerry’ Leclercq; Loving grandfather of Christopher (Sarah) Leclercq, Mike (Nicole) Leclercq and the late Steven Clement; cherished great grandfather of Andrea, Micah, Christopher, Niklas, Sophia, Tina, Stephen & Alex and brother of the late Kendall Clement.

Curtis was born and raised in Haddonfield.  Graduating from Haddonfield Memorial High School, Class of 1958 and from Duke Univ in 1962.  He served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  Curtis was a co-owner with his brother of the family company, Clement Coverall, a paint & varnish company in Camden where he was the lead chemist for many years.  He enjoyed working, often bringing the company books home to do at night in his spare time.  Additionally, he enjoyed collecting and was an avid fisherman.  Spending time with Marcelle and his family was his greatest love.

All are invited to Curtis’ Memorial Service on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 1 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ.