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Clement Earle "Clem" PHILBROOK was born on 30 October 1917 in Old Town, Penobscot, Maine.2942
He appeared in the census on 2 February 1920 in Canaan, Essex, Vermont.493 Age 2 years 8 months, born Maine, father born New Hampshire, mother Maine, living with parents. Name on census: C. Earl Philbrook.
He died of Lou Gehrig's Disease on 25 May 2007 at the age of 89 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina.2942
His obituary was published on 7 June 2007 in the Colebrook News & Senteniel in Colebrook, Coos, New Hampshire.2942
Clement Earle Philbrook, age 89, of Pittsburg, died on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkesboro, N.C.
He was born on October 30, 1917 in Old Town, Maine, to Earle W. and Harriet Crocker Philbrook. He was a member of Farnham United Methodist Church in Pittsburg.
Mr. Philbrook, who preferred being called "Clem," was graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, and Hebron Academy in South Paris. The University of Maine prepared him for graduation from Bryant and Stretton Business College near Boston.
Clem was employed as an accountant with the New England Power Service Company. Later while an employee of Encyclopedia Britannica, he began writing articles and stories and eventually found his niche writing books in the juvenile division. Fifteen of his children¹s books published, one of which, Captured by the Abnakis, is a Juvenile Literary Guild Selection. Clem¹s interest in history and sports were reflected in his writings.
At age 65 Clem obtained his real estate broker's license and established a real estate business operating mainly in the Pittsburg area. He maintained his interest in real estate and membership with the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission until age 87.
Clem¹s popularity as an avid downhill skier reached legendary proportions on the ski slopes of the Northeast. He held the distinction of third in the nation with NASTAR in the senior division at the age of 82.
He loved fly-fishing in the wilderness area bogs near his home, and his joyful display at dancing was indicative of his enormous zest for life. Clem enjoyed traveling with his wife to various parts of the U.S., Canada, the Islands, Mexico and Costa Rica. His first plane ride was at age 75.
Clem was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) a few years ago. After a valiant struggle, his wife of 18 years, Millicent Philbrook, mourns his passing, but feels blessed to have been part of his long and productive life.
Preceding him in death were his wife of nearly 40 years, Leone Fuller Philbrook; his brother, Walter Philbrook; and a sister, Ledora Covell. His mother-in-law, Mary Louise Lomax, passed away on February 13.
Survivors include his wife, Millicent; a sister, Irma Bacon of Ossipee; brothers-in-law Blaine and his wife Kay Lomax of Wilkesboro, and Rhea and his wife Audrey Lomax of Coatesville, Pa.; sisters-in-law Debbie and her husband Angelo Reid of Claymont, Del., and Beverly Craig of Wilkesboro, N.C.; nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of friends.
A celebration of his life will be held in June in Pittsburg, with interment following; the time and day will be announced. Condolences may be sent to 164 Dula Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Memorial donations may be made to Farnham United Methodist Church, c/c Mrs. Norma Covill, PO Box 103, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Clem's books can be found at Google and Barnes & Noble out-of-print books.
Clement Earle "Clem" PHILBROOK and Leone FULLER were married about 1949.2942
Leone FULLER died before 1989.2942