Obituary of Erin K. Clemens

Erin Kathleen (Gaffney) Clemens of Kensington, CT, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the age of forty-nine. She was born on March 20, 1967, in New Britain, CT, and lived most of her life in Kensington. Erin is the daughter of Fayne Gaffney of Kensington, and the late James C. Gaffney. She leaves behind her siblings: Patricia Clair (Terence) of Somers, NY; Cheryl Gaffney of Kensington; Jamie Dorsey (Jeffrey) of Sudbury, MA; Brien Gaffney (Debbie Graham) of Middletown, CT; and James Gaffney of Kensington, along with her loving nephews Brendan Clair, Tucker Clair, and Austin Dorsey and niece Taylor Dorsey. She also leaves behind many relatives and friends as well as her beloved dog Charlie. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and worked for many years as an administrative assistant in the architectural engineering industry. Erin loved her family very much and we were blessed to have all been together for a recent celebration. She also loved summer and the beach, gardening, cooking and "all things Irish". Erin will always be remembered for her quick wit, her brave spirit, her beautiful smile, and her giving heart. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Paul's Church in Kensington followed by burial in Maple Cemetery in Berlin. Farrell Funeral Home in New Britain handled the funeral arrangements for the family. Donations in Erin's memory may be made to the Center for Metabolic Health at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06051 or to the SPCA of Connecticut at 359 Spring Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468 or at www.spcact.org/donate.