WOLFEBORO---Clarence “Clay” Lebs, 81, formerly of Wakefield and Portsmouth, NH, quietly left this world and its pain behind in the early morning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, with loved ones by his side.
Clay was born on June 8, 1937, in Beemer, NE , the son of the late Clarence J. and Haddie M. (Dinegs) Lebs .
Clay, a member of the United States Navy, bravely served 21 years on active duty, his time spanning the Vietnam War. He earned many commendations and retired with the honorable rank of Boatswain's Mate 1. After he retired from the Navy, Clay worked at Palmer and Chenard for many years.
Clay spent the last few years living at Wolfeboro Bay Center where he enjoyed drinking coffee and watching the New England Patriots. Clay loved getting visits from family and friends, special moments with his dog Jenna, and dance “lessons” from his great granddaughter, Sophia, were his favorite.
Clay is survived by his daughter, Michalene Perreault of Middleton, NH; three sons, Bernard Lebs of Boca Raton, FL, Sean Lebs and Scott Lebs; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, Setpember 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
Burial with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers or cards, the family asks that donations be made to Amy’s Treat at the Seacoast Cancer Center, P.O. Box 2234 Dover, NH 03821 or one of the many Veterans services.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.