Clementine Marie Schaefer, age 89, of North Reading, MA passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016. Clementine, “Clem”, was born April 8th, 1927 in Staten Island NY, the daughter of the late  Joseph and Lena Tassi. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 69 years, Warren H. Schaefer.  Together they had 4 children, Kenneth and his wife Virginia Schaefer of Naples FL, Janet and her husband Dennis Frasca of North Reading,MA, Richard and his wife Karen Schaefer of North Reading MA, and the late Robert and his wife Brooke Schaefer of North Reading MA. She was the loving Nana of 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Clem enjoyed traveling, spending time in her garden, and visiting with family, friends, and neighbors. She had a passion for life: an avid Red Sox fan, Clem would pile groups of kids in her car to catch a game and, with her artistic talents, she created numerous sand castles worthy of the amateur prize at the Crane’s Beach competitions. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Wildlife Federation at https://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/More-Ways-to-Give/Memorial-Gifts.aspx

Services will be held at Croswell Funeral Home at 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA
on Thursday, October 13th from 4-7pm  A funeral mass will be held at Saint Theresa’s Church 63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA on Friday, October 14th at 12 noon.