Ormond Ewers

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Ormond C. Ewers, 96, of Clinton, NY passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Stuart, Florida with his loving wife by his side. Ormond was born November 16, 1917 in Flushing, Long Island, NY, the son of Alexander J. and Agnes (Irving) Ewers. He was raised and educated in Flushing and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Ormond proudly served his country with the US Navy during World War II. For many years, he had his own insurance offices in Clinton and Stittville. He later taught real estate and insurance courses at Suffolk County Community College. Ormond married Ann Fitzpatrick at St. Mary's Church in Clinton, sharing a union of 47 years, until her passing. In 1997, Ormond married Rita (Thomas) Davis in St. Mary's Church, with whom he spent the rest of his life. Ormond and Rita spent many enjoyable summers at Shelter Island, NY and winters in Stuart, Florida. He is a former member of Clinton Kiwanis and of the Clinton Planning Board and Board of Appeals. He was a member of the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post 232, Franklin Springs, the Skenandoa Club, and the Clinton Historical Society. Ormond belonged to St. Mary's Church. Ormond is survived by his beloved wife, Rita Ewers, Clinton; one son, James (Jamie) O. Ewers, Moriches, NY; Rita's children, Erle (Rick) Davis, San Francisco, CA, and Lynne Farley, Richmond, VA; three cherished grandchildren, Rob, Alex, and Caely Martin, Richmond, VA; several sisters-in-law, Mary Kiehm, Betty Fitzpatrick, Mary Mathers, Jane Collins, and Anne Blasting. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ormond is predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Mr. Ewers' funeral will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church in Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, Friday evening, from 4 - 7 pm. The Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post 232 will be holding their service at the funeral home at 5:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate to the Clinton Historical Society or to a charity of your choice in Ormond's memory.
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