Clementine Ann (Clemmy) Maksimowicz, 91, of Wilmington, DE passed away on June 23, 2017 of natural causes at Foulk Manor North Nursing Home in Wilmington, DE. Clementine was born January 1, 1926 in Shenandoah, PA, one of eight children of Adolph and Anna Sauk. Clementine attended school in Shenandoah, PA and Villanova School of Nursing. Clementine married Edward Maksimowicz of Chester, PA in August 1948 and had eight children. Once married, the couple lived for five years in Eddystone, PA, 8 years in Ridley Township, PA, and over 30 years in Claymont, DE. Attending Catholic school and church, doing well academically, and working hard were values that Edward and Clementine instilled in their children. The familiar family quote was"money does not grow on trees, so go out there and work and earn it." The boy's, Andrea and Joan had a paper route that each inherited when they were 10. Even though Clementine never learned to swim, she took all the children with dad to the Ridley Township and Radnor Green swim clubs every summer, every day, and attended every swim meet possible for all the children.
In addition to the busy time of raising eight children, Clementine attended nursing school, taught at St. Hedwig's, Chester, PA for a few years, was a nurse for elderly DuPont family members in Wilmington, DE for over 20 years, and had a daycare business at her home in Claymont, DE for over 20 years. Clementine could be counted on to help with her grandchildren too. Clementine stayed close to her siblings and mother in spite of the move to Delaware. Her children's fondest memories were of Mom's famous chrusciki that she cooked for the holidays and their visit to Grandmother Saukevery Saturday so that the children could play at the park with their cousins, while Clementine and her sisters caught up on family news while helping her mother clean the house, wash clothes and windows, and tend the flower gardens. Clementine's survivors include her eight children, Marie Maks, Paulette Dugandzic (Joseph), Michael (Barbie), Joseph, Edward, Robert, Andrea Dineen (Francis), and Joan, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Clementine was pre-deceased by her husband, Edward (December 1985) her brothers, Paul Leon, Tony, and Edward Sauk, and sisters Leona Simmons and Terri Klepacki. She is survived by sisters, Florence Peck and Maryann Mann.


Children, Grandchildren and great grandchildren include the following:
Marie Maks: Courtney O'Connor (Michael) and Olivia; Rob Stuart (Nikki) and Jackson;Andrew Chubb (Jodi); Dr. Stephanie Chubb (finance Thomas Blain)
Paulette Dugandzic (Joseph): Dr. Heather Dugandzic (Joseph Bradley), and Teigan; Aaron Dugandzic (Vanessa) and Eva and Keira; Adrienne Cusato (Doug)and Dean, Stella, and Lillian; Andrew Dugandzic (Shauna) and Kyla;and Meredith Daniel (Alex).
Michael Maksimowicz (Barbie): Kristin Romesburg (Dr. Jason), Ann Katherine and Owen, Michael (Chelsea)
Joseph Maksimowicz: Nicholas and Christopher
Edward Maksimowicz: Emily and Amy (Kyle Sullinger)
Robert Maksimowicz
Andrea (Francis) Dineen: Matt, Lauren, and Shawn
Joan Maksimowicz


We wish to thank all the staff and nurses at Foulk Manor North for Clementine's care these past eleven years. We would like to especially thank the kindness and compassion of Beverly and Leah during Mom's final days at Foulk Manor North. We can't forget the years of companionship and care that Joanie provided to Mom since Dad died when she was 21. Joanie was always there for Mom.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Kaniefski Kendus D'Anjolell Memorial Home
3900 West 9th Street
Trainer, PA 19061