Ashley Bernice Clemons

Ashley Bernice Clemons, 34, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on June 24, 2026, after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born on July 15, 1991, in Fairfax, Virginia, Ashley was the daughter of Fred Austin and Kelly (Darnell) Austin. She was lovingly raised by her mom Maryann Clougherty and father Fred Austin.

Ashley was the beloved wife of Ben Clemons. Together, they shared 10 wonderful years of marriage and 12 years of devoted partnership, building a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Ashley graduated from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School in 2009, then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Mathematics from Lesley University in 2013. She dedicated her career to teaching and inspiring young minds as a mathematics teacher in many middle schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including at Windham Middle School and the last 3 years at Hollis Brookline Middle School. Her patience, kindness, and passion for education left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues.

Ashley embraced life with enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure. She loved traveling, especially to Florida and the Caribbean, where she could enjoy the warmth and sunshine she cherished. Camping was another favorite pastime, always looking forward to the yearly friends trip to Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham NH, and their seasonal campsite at Harbor Hill Camping Area in Meredith, New Hampshire, her home away from home.

An animal lover at heart, Ashley had a special bond with her beloved cat, Winni. In her younger years, she enjoyed figure skating and competed in synchronized skating events in Lake Placid. Never one to stop learning, she enjoyed reading and learning about space exploration, took up skiing in recent years and delighted in mastering new challenges.

Ashley will be remembered for her warmth, her adventurous spirit, her dedication to her students, and the deep love she shared with family and friends. Her presence brought comfort, joy, and laughter to those fortunate enough to know her.

Though her time with us was far too short, Ashley’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her and in the many lives she touched throughout her journey.

In addition to her husband Ben, Ashley is survived by her sister Alanah Austin of Bridgewater, MA; her mom Maryann Clougherty of Bridgewater, MA; her in laws Jane and Mike Clemons of Nashua, NH; her paternal grandfather Francis Austin of Haymarket, VA; her maternal grandparents George and Michelle Darnell of Virginia; her uncle Gary Austin of Haymarket, Virginia; her nieces and nephews Alexis Clemons, Lauren Clemons, Charlie Clemons and Sophie Clemons; her brother in laws Bret and his wife Amanda, and Nick Clemons and his wife Kate; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Virginia.

Ashley was predeceased by her mother Kelly (Darnell) Austin and father Fred Austin; paternal grandmother Katherine (Kitty) Austin; and grandparents Martin and Joan Clougherty.

Family and friends are invited to Ashley’ s visitation on MONDAY, July 6th from 4 until 7PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. Her funeral mass will take place on TUESDAY, July 7th at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 219 E. Dunstable Road, Nashua. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashua. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Young Lung Cancer Initiative by visiting : https://ylci.org/