Shirley Morrell Klemenz, 87, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late John V. Klemenz, Sr. Shirley was born in New Haven on July 17, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Irving H. and Edna Cronogue Morrell. She had worked as an assistant teacher at ACES in North Haven. Mother of John V. (Lillian) Klemenz Jr., Karl J. (Barbara) Klemenz and Thomas P. (Lauren) Klemenz. Also survived by seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, a brother and sister.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 10 to 11am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, Farmington, MA 01701.
Eternal rest grant onto her Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon her. Venerable Father McGivney pray for her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today.
My brother and I grew up in City Point with your father we all went to Saint
Peter’s catholic school
Knew your mom Shirley from C/ R apts.
Thoughts and prayers for the family. So many good memories of Shirley and John. Condolences to the Klemenz family.
May God Bless you Shirley with great Peace & Happiness. I remember you at Village School having such a generous spirit and being a very hard working woman. Thank you for your love. My condolences to the family.