Carole was called home to help the Lord with her family be her side on March 14, 2020. Carole had spent six months at the Woodlands Memory Care in Farmington. Carole had a very peaceful passing. She was born October 3, 1948 in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Arthur and Olive (Arsenault) Estes.
She spent her life in Skowhegan, graduating in 1966, loving her town and the people in it. On June 7, 1974, she married Russell A. Clement Sr.; they spent 46 years together raising their family.
Carole worked for many years at Miles Carpenter Insurance, then Finley and Mullen Insurance both of Skowhegan, she was the director of religious education at church, Somerset Woods Trust secretary, substitute teacher for Skowhegan schools, and she worked many years at the Skowhegan town office as a deputy clerk. Carole was a longtime member of the Skowhegan Eagles Club, The Red Hat Society and the Diocese of Portland.
Carole was a patient advocate for many local people. More than that, she was or became their friend. If you needed help of any kind and called Carole, help would be there.
She is survived by her mother Olive Estes; her loving husband Russell A. Clement Sr. of Skowhegan; her son Joel Clement of Skowhegan; her stepchildren, Russell A Clement Jr. of Skowhegan, Sandra Burton of Fairfield, Ronney Clement and his wife Barbie Jo of Monmouth; her daughter in-law Kathy Clement of Starks; her grandchildren, Molly Bickford and fiancé Michelle Holt, Cody Clement and fiancé Renne Boudreault, Jesse Clement and wife Kerri, Makenzie, Casey, Mason, Libby and Ethan Clement; her great-grandchildren, Hazel Bickford, Arianna, Gavin and Raegan Clement. Carole leaves her siblings, Steve Estes and wife Pam of NH, Danny Estes and wife Sharon of Skowhegan, Ellen ____________ and husband Charlie of SC, Diane Parolla and husband John of Dexter; her brother and sister in-laws, Bobby Clement and wife Carey, Danny Clement and wife Carol, David Clement and wife Louise, Zane Clement and wife Deb, Sue Estes, Marie Sylvain, Helene Clement, Loretta Fitzmaurice, Laura McMannus and husband Arthur, Linda Clement, Barbara Clement, Pil Clement, Nora LeBlanc and husband Denis, Patricia Clement and Kitty Benner; she also leaves her God daughter Rachelle Gilbert Nunn; her many loved nieces, nephews and her extended family. She leaves her beloved dog “Princess”.
Carole was predeceased by her dad Arthur Estes, her brother Vincent Estes, her step son Reginald A. Clement, brothers-in-law Gene Sylvain, Pat Fitzmaurice, George Clement, Billy Clement, and Fred “Bing” Marshall; and her son in-law Ronald Burton.
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20
Services will be held later in the spring. Burial will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.
Donations may be made in Carole’s memory to the Somerset Humane Society, PO Box 453, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
Carole –
We’re all here for you so don’t be afraid, honey. Go in peace.
You’ve helped so many people in your lifetime. You’ve earned your rest. Go in peace.
You and Russell have raised a loving and caring son, who has a big heart, just like you! So, go in peace.
But, know we will miss your beautiful face and your loving heart.
May God be with you on your journey.
Thank you for your beautiful life.
Rest now in peace.
Mom
