Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Clough, Arthur C., Sr., 1913-2001 |
Othernames |
Art. Sonny. |
Born |
July 30, 1913 |
Birthplace |
Portsmouth, N.H. |
Deceased |
June 6, 2001 |
Deceased where |
Portsmouth, N.H. |
Places of residence |
Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, N.H. |
Occupation |
Athletic coach & custodian of Haven School and later Little Harbor School. |
Father |
Arthur B. Clough. |
Mother |
Rose J. O'Neil. |
Spouse |
Barbara Chapman Clough. |
Children |
Mary Clough Ertl. Arthur C. Clough Jr. Richard P. Clough. |
Education |
Portsmouth High School, class of 1932. |
Notes |
"He was a member of the North Congregational Church of Portsmouth where he had taught religious education; a member of St. John’s Lodge No. — F&AM of Portsmouth; a member of Rivermouth Chapter #54, Order of Eastern Star; and served on Portsmouth’s Order of DeMolay’s Advisory Board. Mr. Clough volunteered much of his time with Portsmouth Youth Recreation and was instrumental in the formation of sports in elementary schools. He conducted many variety shows for over 25 years..." Portsmouth Herald obituary, June 8, 2001. |
Titles & honors |
Book of Golden Deeds Award by the Exchange Club, 1952. Portsmouth's Father of the Year, 1959. Clough Field and Clough Drive named in his honor. |
Relationships |
Daisy White, twin sister. Rosetta Fernald, sister. Spouses: Barbara Chapman Clough. |
