Obituaries/Notices

Clements, Bill

William A. Clements, AOCA, RCAA

October 5, 1921 - March 5, 2016

Sculptor, teacher, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
and an unfailingly kind and positive person,
Bill enriched the lives of others for more than 94 years. 
Surrounded by family, Bill died at the Hillier, ON, home that he designed
and built for himself and his wife, Grace, over 40 years ago. 
Part home, part studio, part gallery, their home on Pleasant Bay Road became
a Prince Edward County landmark for many friends and fellow artists. 

Following four years of service in the Royal Canadian Navy, using his veterans allowance,
Bill attended the Ontario College of Art, graduating with highest honours.
His works have graced many collections, galleries, private homes, and buildings. 
In addition, he patiently encouraged countless young people to appreciate the
value of art and creativity, both at Danforth Technical School in Toronto
and the Ontario College of Art. 
In 1985 in recognition of his life’s work in sculpture,
he was elected a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

Despite his success in the art world,
he would undoubtedly consider his finest achievement to be his family. 
Married for almost 74 years to Grace (Ridout),
Bill took his greatest pleasure in supporting and encouraging his five children –
Rick (Joan) of Williamsville, NY, Christine (Paul Kitchen) of Hawkestone, Ted (Valerie) of Brooklin,
Louise (Ray Mackintosh) of St. Catharines, and Jeannie (Phil Mackintosh) of St. Catharines. 
He delighted in the successes of his grandchildren David (Gretchen) Clements,
Suzanne Clements (Patrick Converse), Noah (Paige) Kitchen, Emma Kitchen (Zack Crafts),
Leanna (Chuck) Lefebvre, Abby Kitchen (Peter Ewald),
Matthew (Chez) Clements, James (Jeanne) Clements, Annaliese Mackintosh (Dan Leonard),
Rosalie Mackintosh, Dorrie Mackintosh (Liam Cosby), Harry Mackintosh (Janessa Fitzpatrick),
Lucie Mackintosh, and George Mackintosh.  Also loved by his many great-grandchildren. 
Although an only child himself, he was happiest when he was surrounded
by his large and noisy family. 

Sincere thanks from Bill’s family to the many devoted Nurses and PSW’s
and other health care providers for the kind and dignified treatment he received.

A Memorial Service will be held at the
AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME,
288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON
on Wednesday, March 9^th at 1:00 p.m.
A reception will immediately follow at the
Wellington Legion Br. 160, 364 Main Street, Wellington. 

Online donations and condolences at
www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com