Elwin A. Clattenburg, 89 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1933 in Batavia, to the late Edson and Mona (McGiveron) Clattenburg. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald (Audrey) Clattenburg.
Mr. Clattenburg was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was in charge of printing at the Daily News, received an award from USA Today and retired after 22 years. Elwin enjoyed water color painting, making pizza’s, golfing, bowling, horseshoes, playing cards and gardening. He was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Batavia. Mr. Clattenburg was a devoted family man and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his beloved wife and sweetheart of 70 years; Elsie M. (Reiss) Clattenburg of Batavia; children Cheryl (Karl) Samuelson of Oakfield, James (Marianne) Clattenburg, Thomas (Michelle) Clattenburg both of Batavia; 6 grandchildren Kristen, Kimberly, Aaron (Jacqulyn), Andrea (Mike), Lisa (Ben) and Tara; 7 great-grandchildren Chantelle, Lily, Jamison, Blake, Aubrey, Tucker and Ben; along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 4 to 7pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:00am Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Ave, Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
