In the last issue of the Bulletin on page three you read about the citation of Dr. Clough at Colby Junior College in New London, N. H. Now we sadly announce that he has gone on April 9, 1958.
Dr. and Mrs. Clough have been constant attendants at the annual reunions. He was active on the Board of Governors and his wise counsel and cheerful comments will be no longer one of the pleasures of our roll calls.
We are quoting from the “Kearsarge Independent” which briefly states the outstanding events in the life of this greatly loved physician.
New London — Dr. William P. Clough, 78, died at New London Hospital after a brief illness. He had practiced medicine in this area since 1910. (The William P Clough Extended Care Facility is named after him- Editor).
A native of New London, Dr. Clough was the son of Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Clough and Cornelia (Smith) Clough. He was graduated from Colby Academy in 1900, from Dartmouth College in 1905, and from Dartmouth Medical School in 1910. He resided in Sutton from 1911 to 1917. He served in World War I, in several base and field hospitals, and was discharged with the rank of major in 1919. Resuming practice in New London in 1919, he was active here until one month ago.
Dr. Clough was town health officer for many years, and was also trustee of the trust funds. He held membership in King Solomon Lodge, F. and A. M.; Heidelburg Lodge, I.O.O.F.; New London Grange, Sons of Union Veterans, New London Post, American Legion; Merrimack County Medical Society, N. H.. Surgical Society. He was a past member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Active in football at Dartmouth, he was the last living member of the Dartmouth team which defeated the Harvard team at the dedication of the Harvard stadium in 1903.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha H. (Ross) Clough, whom he married in 1905; two sons, Dr. Joseph M. Clough II of Boston, and Dr. William P. Clough, Jr. of this town; and three grandchildren.