Peacefully passed in his 90th year at St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke on May 24, 2018. Predeceased by his cherished wife of 61 years, Rene Clement (Patterson). Loving father to Greg, Sue Aitken (John), Ted (Beverley), Paul (Dale), and Anne Benedetti (Robert). He will be forever remembered as Papa to grandchildren Stephanie (Brian), Amanda (Paul), Jackie, Ted (Angela), David, Leah, Madeline, Adrian, and Christian. Ernie was also a proud “P” to great grandchildren Kaylee, Aly, and Dexter. Survived by brother Henry Clement (Peggy), and sisters-in-law Carol Ann Clement, Marilyn Gordon, Nancy Quinn, and Lois Patterson. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Marguerite Clement, brothers Joe Clement, Rene Clement (Claire), sister Rita Currie (Jim), brothers-in-law Murray Gordon, Tom Quinn, Jack Patterson, George Moverley (Alma), and sister-in-law Betty Stacey (Bill). He will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, and friends. For many years, Ernie worked tirelessly as a salesman in the lumber industry, both at Canfor and Cutler Forest Products where he established lifelong connections with colleagues and friends. Parishioners at St. Margaret Mary and the Basilica of Christ the King knew Ernie as choirmaster and leader for decades. He also lent his voice to the Men’s Choir at the Irish Club of Hamilton. Into his later years, Ernie remained a proud and loyal member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. The family would like to extended their sincerest thanks to the staff at St. Peter’s for their kindness and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Regina Mundi Catholic Church (631 Mohawk Rd. West) on Wednesday May 30th, 2018 at 10:00 am. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca