Ronald CLAVETTE

Ronald "Boy" Clavette, 70, beloved and devoted husband of Arlene (Ouellette) Clavette of 47 years entered into eternal life, Friday, (April 29, 2005) after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald was born in Eagle Lake, ME, the son of the late Levite and Marie Louise Deschamps Clavette. Ronald grew up in Madawaska, ME and resided in Enfield for the past 44 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. For over thirty years, Ronald worked as a foreman for Interstate Tires and Steven Industries. After retiring in 1999, he enjoyed working part-time with his sons at their company Electrical Systems of Enfield. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vero Beach, FL. Besides his loving wife Arlene (Ouellette) Clavette, Ronald is survived by his five children; Ann-Marie Manuck and her husband Alexander of South Windsor, Mark Clavette and his companion Barbara Fisher of Enfield, Susan Clavette of Broad Brook, Cynthia Clavette of Enfield, Gary Clavette and his wife Lori of Enfield, and a daughter-in-law Theresa Clavette of Enfield. Ronald's six grandchildren, Stephen and Nicole Clavette, Kevin and Lauren Manuck and Jenna and Macey Clavette who will miss their Pepere dearly. Ronald is also survived by a brother, Aurele Clavette and his wife Martine of Madawaska, ME, sister Lucille Marquis and her husband Eugene of Old Orchard Beach, ME, brother Norman Clavette and his wife Maggie of California, brother Levite Clavette and his wife Charlene of Windsor Locks, and sister-in-law Evelyn Clavette of Ohio. Ronald was predeceased by two brothers, Albert and Robert Clavette. He also leaves many sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He will be missed by all. Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, has been entrusted with Ronald's arrangements. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 3, from 4–8 p.m. Funeral procession will be 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Simon Road, Enfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 555 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06511. Directions and guest book may be viewed at www.brownefuneralhome.com. Published in the Hartford Courant on 5/1/2005.