In Taunton, August 3, 2008 Howard C. died peacefully at the age of 83 in Longmeadow Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Howard was the husband of Emma (Stidham) Clough for almost 60 years. He was educated in Taunton schools and lived in Taunton his entire life. Howard was born in Taunton to his late parents Charles E. & Annie (Tibbs) Clough. He worked as a custodian for the City of Taunton until his retirement. Howard was a member of the Italian Club on Wales St.. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox, playing bocci, golfing and playing cards. He leaves his son Scott Clough and his wife Lila of Taunton and his late son Thomas Clough and his daughter in-law Linda. His Grandchildren Christopher, Jonathan and Evan Clough all of Taunton, Jennifer Clough-Ciolfi of Norwood and his great grandson Antonio and great grandaughter Isabella Ciolfi all of Norwood. His sister Joyce Pemberton of Taunton and the late Phyllis McClellan, Doris Gagner and Horice Clough. A funeral service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Weds., August 6th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours one hour prior to the service from 9-10am. Interment in Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Howard’s memory to the American Cancer Society, MA. Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701