Clement Edward Lahey Sr.
Born: August 25th, 1944
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: August 19th, 2015
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clem, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Clem passed away on Wednesday August 19th, 2015 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
Born on Aug. 25 1944 Clem was the son of Catherine (Perry) and Phillip Lahey.
Clem was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 40 years, a fisherman by trade, and a fun and loving Grandfather. He was especially known for his quick wit and his love of teasing and "stirring the pot" of family and friends.
Clem is survived by his wife Georgina, their children, Gerard (Loretta), Clement Jr. (Lisa) and Robert; his grandchildren, Cyle, Michael, Sara, Dillon, Brianna, Tarryn and Katie; his sisters, Edith (Harvey), Doris, June (Pius), Lucy (John), Beatrice, Cissy (Mike) and Ruby (Bruce); brothers, Donald (Janet), Wayne (Janice), Wallace (Francis) and Bomber (Dawn); his sisters-in-law, Barb, Dawn Jane and Helen, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Phyllis and Patricia; brothers, Daniel Joseph in infancy, Stanley, Cyril, Roy and Morley and brothers-in-law, Cyril, Lloyd, Piearce and George.
Friends and family may gather on Monday beginning at 12:30 p.m., prior to the funeral mass celebrated at 2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Main-a-Dieu with Rev. Bill Burke officiating.
Donations may be made to Branch 62 Royal Canadian Legion in Louisbourg or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.