SELIG – Clarence Elmer, age 85, of Mill Village, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Born in Port Medway, Queens County, Clarence was a son of the late Aubrey and Jennie (Hubley) Selig.
Clarence spent most of his working life as a lobster fisherman and working for Medway Fisheries. He also worked road construction in his earlier years. In his spare time, Clarence enjoyed digging clams, picking blueberries, listening to old time country music and going for drives in his pickup truck that always had to have a full tank of gas.
He is survived by sons, Clarence (Janice Reid), Terry (Crystal) both of Mill Village; grandchildren, C.J.(Becky) and Thomas (Cindy); step grandchildren, Christopher, Mae and Tina; great step granddaughter Sarah, sister, Elinor Selig-Roberts, of Port Medway.
He was predeceased by a son Richard; sisters, Kathleen and Joyce.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Pastor Fred Carr officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Port Medway. Family flowers only, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Bob and Brenda Lohnes
To Clarence’s family: Sorry for your loss.
Todd Hannam
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Susan and Garlent
So sorry for your loss he will be missed
Junior Whynot
Clarence and family I’m so sorry for your loss i worked with Clarence and clarence Jr at medway fisheries he was a very nice man. R.I.P
Janette Wamboldt
I remember years ago when i use to visit the Selig home in Volgers Cove many times and i enjoyed every time there hanging out with his son,Richard.The family was great,always.RIP Clarence.Richard and you are together again.Clarence and Terry,i am sorry for your loss
Annette Conrad
My sympathies go out to the Selig family. RIP
Fay Moreau
Clarence and Terry , sending my condolences in the loss of your father. I will always remember when I was with Richard how he would pick on me, Just remember he has no more pain now and keep the memories alive in your heart
Arthur and Marion Clattenburg
Deepest sympathies to the Selig family. Sorry for your loss.
Donna Batt
So sorry for your loss Terry and family
April Moreau-Whynot
Clarence, Terry and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Teresa Smiley
Clarence, Terry and families. So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your fond memories. Hugs.
Sincerely
Teresa Smiley
peter whynot
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing, he was such a wonderful soul, may he rest in peace and fly with the angels, my heart goes out to the family.
Marie Wambolt
Clarence and Terry
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Worked with him for many years at Medway Fisheries He was a great guy your mom would take me home for lunch he always made me tea .Your memories will help get you through the days ahead. RIP.
Howard Burgess
Sincere Sympathy to Clarence, Terry and families on the loss of your father. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Buddy, Madeline and Shelly
Ward Cunningham
Sincere and heartfelt condolences on your loss. I regret I shall be unable to attend services.
Ward Cunningham
Danny Huskins
To Clarence’s Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Clarence passing, wishing you all the best during this time of sorrow,find comfort in each other.
Danny huskins
Jo-Ann Parnell
Let the memories of your fathers life provide you all with the comfort you need during this difficult and very sad time. We are thinking of you. God Bless
Jo-Ann, Fred and Connie
Diane Warner
Thinking of you all, sorry to hear of your families loss. Diane & Richard
Kathleen webster
So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing, Elinor. May the great memories help you through this difficult time. Kathleen (Wentzell) Webster
Gene munroe
I like to send my deepest sympathy for clarence, terry and family for there passing of a great dad and grandfather clarence sr . He was a great man and will be missed . RIP clarence .
Angeline wolfe
Saddened to hear of uncle Clarences passing .
Such great memories of uncle clarence taking me clamming and staying down long cove with the family for clam boil and stories of shenanigans gone by .
Thinking of you all little Clarence,Terry ,CJ and family .
Vivian Lenethen
Clarence, Terry and families,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Blessings to all.
Vivian Lenethen and family
James Haughn
Kim and I offer our heartfelt condolences to you all, we are out of province and not able to be there Monday…..
Ross & Sylvia Wheadon
So sorry to hear of your dads passing .the best to all the family.