Laconia----Earl “Sonny” Clough, 85, of North Street, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home.
Sonny was born on January 7, 1935 in Laconia, son of the late Earl and Louise (Hurd) Clough.
Sonny was a proud US Veteran. He served on the USS Saratoga which he had assisted with building and was an official plank owner. He was also considered a Navy Blue Nose for his service in the Arctic Circle. Sonny had the honor to be recognized in a decommission ceremony of the USS Saratoga.
Sonny was well known in the community. Starting as a truck driver, he had worked for Boulia-Gorrell Lumber Company for over forty years and took pride in his cabinet design work when he retired.
Sonny enjoyed wood working and loved his motorcycle. He ran a screen repair business out of his basement for many years. Sonny enjoyed being in the presence of people but most importantly he loved his time with family.
Sonny is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Shirley (Start) Clough; one son, Wayne Clough and his four children; two step-daughters, Dawn Swain and Corinne Merrill and her husband, Steven; six grandchildren, Michael, Patrick, Chelsea, Terri, Ian and Jeremy; his sister-in-law, Mary Clough; his niece, Linda Fitts; and his nephew, Gary Hawkins. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son, Charles Clough; step-son, Greg Folsom; his grandson, John Folsom; his brother, Richard Clough; and his sister, Louise Young.
The family would like to thank the neighbors of Earl and Shirley, especially Don Laflam.
Calling Hours were held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
Adhering to the guidelines of the State of New Hampshire and the CDC, social distancing is strongly encouraged and face coverings will be required.
A Grave Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 11:00am at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia, NH.
For those who wish the family suggest memorial contributions in Sonny’s name be made to Laconia Elks #876, 17 Sugarbush Lane, Gilford, NH 03249 or to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.