Woodsville, NH – Roy Henry Clough, 75, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2014, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born in Lyman, NH, October 4, 1938, the son of Leon and Ivis (Hood) Clough. Roy attended the one room school house in Lyman and often shared fond memories growing up there. After school each day he would work for local farmers to help his family. Roy left school at the age of thirteen and worked full time. He found his passion in carpentry, working for area carpenters. Over the years he naturally picked up tricks and knowledge of the trade. He became a master carpenter and started his own business, Roy H. Clough Builder. Roy worked on any project, big or small. If it took several workers or just himself to complete the job, he made sure it was done right and the client was happy. Roy took great pride in all his jobs and the relationships he made with his clients. He enjoyed taking weekend drives with his family and friends, showing them his completed projects. He served with the U. S. Army National Guard in Littleton, NH for many years. Roy married Rachel (Daniels) Gravlin on June 4, 1977. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, attending area events, and spending time with family and friends. You could always count on Roy telling a funny story or joke. He was known as the "baby whisperer" in his family. He had the ability to soothe most any child and have them laugh. Roy was able to focus on his hobby of classic cars after his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the White Mountain Cruisers and always looked forward to attending car shows and events around the area and enjoyed talking about "old cars" with folks. On a warm summer day you could see him driving around Woodsville or the surrounding area in his 1965 Galaxy Convertible with his wife Rachel and dog Toto as his co-pilot. Retirement gave him more time to spend with his family in New Hampshire and Georgia. For the last three years Roy has been battling many illnesses and has been in and out of hospitals and rehabilitation centers. He was finally able to come home this past year and was so thankful and happy to do so. Roy's last year was a true enjoyment with companionship with his family. He was able to spend quality time with family and friends, able to attend all the classic car shows in the area, and spent Christmas at home. The family would like to thank his special care givers, Angela Eathorne and Melinda Boutin who made this possible. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Ivis (Hood) Clough; a sister, Rita Monahan; a brother, Armand Clough; four sisters-in-law, Marlene Clough, Cynthia Clough, Tucky Hatch, and Margaret Roy; and three brothers-in-law, Robert Clifford, Fred Hatch and David Bone. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Rachel Clough of Woodsville; three daughters, Andrea Gravlin and husband Richard Milne of Bethesda, MD, Amy Beckley and husband Joel of Woodsville, and Lisa Clough of Bowdon, GA; two sons, Raymond Clough and wife Lorraine of Roopville, GA and Duane Clough of Valdosta, GA; seven grandchildren, Stuart Clough, Gwen Johnson, Courtney Clough, Laura Beckley, Tyler Beckley, Jeremy Beckley, and Katie Beckley; four great grandchildren, Ace Johnson, Payton Clough, Andy Hamel, and Carter Hamel; three sisters, Rena Bozarth and husband Don of Springfield, VA, Mabel Clifford of North Haverhill, NH, and Linda Clifford and husband Nathan of Syracuse, NY; three brothers, Roger Clough of Woodsville, and Dennis Clough of St. Johnsbury, VT; a mother-in-law, Laurian Phetteplace and husband Arthur of North Haverhill; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Bone of South Ryegate, VT; two brothers-in-law, Gilbert "Gib" Daniels of Woodsville and Ed Monahan of Port Orange, FL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, February 5th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Thursday, February 6th, at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, NH. Burial will held at the convenience of the family in the spring at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Bath, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062 or wwww.kidneyhealth.org, or to the Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774.