1917 – 2013

NORWAY — Emerson Clough, 95, of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, Aug, 3, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center.

He was born in Bethel on Dec. 17, 1917, the son of Robert and Mabel Bryant Clough. He attended school in Bethel, then did some logging and went to work on different farms. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served in the European Theater of Operations. He saw action in Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium and Germany before he was discharged in 1945.

After returning home, he worked in the woods and did some mining. When the opportunity arose, he went to work in the construction field as a laborer, retiring in 1979.

On Feb. 1, 1947, he married Adaline Stetson. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.

Since then, he has enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening. He was an active member of the American Legion, belonged to the Laborers’ Union and was involved in the John Clough Genealogical Society.

He is survived by his wife, Adaline; a son, Theron and wife, Susan, of Hebron; three daughters, Valerie (Cindy) Schroeder of West Baldwin, Rosalie Farnum and husband, Steve, of Harrison, and Corinne (Connie) Lausier and husband, Richard, of Errol, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Russell Schroeder and Vikki Steele, Victria Day and husband, Tommy, Erin Saxby and husband, Marc, Coleen Pelletier and husband, Heath, Janelle Mitchell and Harlan Plummer, Nick Lausier and wife, Morgan, and Caleb Farnum; great-grandchildren, Ashely Schroeder and Richard Chapman, Brooke Day, Riley, Jack and Sam Saxby, Collin and Jamison Pelletier and Thomas and Maxwell Lausier; great-great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Richard Chapman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mabel Bryant Clough; brother, Roger (Pete); sisters, Dorothy Gordan, Grace Morrill, Margaret Merrill and Mazie Kincaid; a half-brother, Herman Bryant; and a son-in-law, Bruce Schroeder.

Thanks to Dr. Harbage and his staff, the staff at Stephens Memorial Hospital and Norway Rehab and Living Center for their comfort and care. We would like to say a special thank you to Mabel and Frank for always being there for “uncle!”

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.