Mary Ellen Chandler Clemens, 91, of Kennett Square, died March 5. She was predeceased by her husband, H. Donald Clemens, Jr., with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late George D. Chandler, Sr. and the late Alta (Hagerty) Chandler. She graduated from Drexel University in 1941, and was employed as a secretary until her post WWII marriage to Don Clemens. She helped Don in all his business endeavors, all while raising 5 children and maintaining an active volunteer schedule.
Mary was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Advent, where she served on many committees, including Altar Guild. She enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, sewing, knitting, golf and watching all sports including her beloved Philadelphia Phillies take the 2008 World Series Pennant. Mary also enjoyed Bridge, and loved to attend monthly lunches with her “West Chester Gang.” Prior to her illness, she was an employee of A Garden of Yarn in Old Ridge Village Shopping Center in Chadds Ford. Many knitters sought her out for her expertise and knowledge, and were charmed by her smile and patience.
Mary was passionate about helping those less fortunate, and was a tireless volunteer for various organizations. These included volunteering with Tick Tock Early Learning Center, as well as serving on their board, and Kennett Middle School’s “After the Bell” program.
Mary was a Breast Cancer Survivor since 2001.
Survivors include two daughters: Shelley Clemens (Mark Chadwick) of Oreland; Lyle Boyle (Thomas) of Manasquan, N.J..; three sons: Edward C. Clemens (Diane) of Kennett Square, Henry D. Clemens, III of Kennett Square and Robert C. Clemens of Kennett Square; one sister, Leah Chandler Yocum of Honey Brook; her sister-in-law, Betty Chandler of West Grove; eight grandchildren: Daniel & Casey Boyle; Alexander Chadwick; and Conry, Lara, Lisle, Aubrey, & Chandler Clemens.
The Clemens Family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff at the Neighborhood Health Hospice of West Chester for their wonderful, loving treatment of Mary.
A memorial celebration of Mary’s life will be held Saturday, May 7, at the home she shared with her son, Ed, and his family in Kennett Township amongst her beloved flower gardens. Details to follow. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Garden of Episcopal Church of the Advent, 201 Crestline Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348; Tick Tock Early Learning Center, 1694 Baltimore Pike, Avondale, PA 19311; or, “Kennett After-School Association”, After-The-Bell, P. O. Box 1068, Kennett Square, PA, 19348. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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