Clementine Louise Sodergren

December 30, 1930 - January 8, 2024

We regretfully announce the passing of Clementine (Clemmie) Louise Sodergren, 93, of Killingworth, beloved wife of John Sodergren. She passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 surrounded by family.

Clemmie was born on December 30, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN to William and Katherine Hodges. She spent many of her early years in a Catholic orphanage and was later raised by her loving Aunt “Zimmie”.

She graduated from Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga in 1951 and then attended business school in Washington, DC. While working at RCA in Washington, DC, she met the love of her life, John at Rehoboth Beach, DE. They were later married at the Dover Air Force Base Chapel in 1961.

After leaving Dover, DE, Clemmie and her family lived in Fort Walton Beach, FL., East Northport Long Island, NY and finally settled in Killingworth, CT in 1971.

During the long span of John’s 41 year career in the Air Force and American Airlines, he was often away, sometimes for extended periods. During these years, Clemmie lovingly and faithfully raised four boys, never failing to do her best and to be the best mother and wife. She was simply amazing.

In addition to her devoted husband, Clemmie is survived by her four sons, Shawn and wife Debbie of Killingworth, Eric and wife Lisa of Killingworth, Mikael of Killingworth and Cris and wife Angela of East Haddam, ten grandchildren - Cassie, Andrew, Corey, Ben, Kurt, Luke, Henry, Audrey, John and Kayla and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two loving siblings, her brother Bill “Buddy” Hodges and her sister Kathleen Hodges Fowler.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 13 from 3-5 pm at Swan Funeral Home with a service immediately following. After the service, a reception will be held at Cafe Allegre.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association alz.org.

Swan Funeral Home

825 Boston Post Rd

Madison, CT

Cafe' Allegre

725 Boston Post Rd

Madison, CT