William Noel Clement 81 of Carmel, New York passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday October 23rd, 2016. William was born to Henry and Anna (Knieting) Clement on March 23rd 1935 in the Bronx, New York. William is survived by his loving wife Anne of 56 years and his three sons Michael, William and Joseph along with their wives and five grandchildren Michael, Nicholas, Katelyn, Jacqueline and Joseph as well as his brother Herman, and his sister Henrietta, and their families. William graduated from Gompers high school he proudly served as a private in the United States Army during 1958 - 1959. William was successfully self-employed as a business owner in the automotive and Construction Industries. William was an avid Sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was accomplished as a champion in his hobby of raising and racing pigeons in local clubs. William enjoyed being a gentleman farmer harvesting crops and raising livestock including cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits and goats