Irma Clogston

PITTSBURG, NH -- Mrs. Irma Clogston, 78, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 8, 2010, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH, after a period of failing health and with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Clogston was born in Pittsburg, NH, on December 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Austin and Mabel (Kane) Lord. She graduated from Pittsburg High School and later married Clifton Clogston, Jr. In addition to raising her family, Irma did many different jobs in her working life, including working at Tillotson Rubber Company in Dixville for a time, and as a store clerk for LaPerles’ IGA for more than 25 years. She and her husband also ran a family farm at their home from 1963 until 2006. Irma’s hobbies included knitting and crocheting, and she loved to do puzzles. She loved to travel, and cherished her time spent with her family. She also enjoyed her many chats with her friends. Irma was a member of the United Methodist Women’s & Men’s organization. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and a friend to many, all of whom will miss her dearly. She leaves behind her four children, Donna Clogston of West Stewartstown, NH, Bruce Clogston and wife Cheryl of Pittsburg, Cindy Feldhousen and husband Thomas of Weare, NH, and Ricky Clogston and wife Helene of Pittsburg; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Brown and Linda Clogston of Pittsburg, and Jean Lord of New Milford, Conn.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Clogston is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clifton Clogston, Jr., in March of 2006; her two brothers, Perley and Roger “Joe” Lord; and a sister, Edith Buteau. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 4 – 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. Burial will immediately follow at the Hollow Cemetery on Hill Road in Pittsburg, NH. The Reverend Rick Boyden will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Clogston may be made to the UMWM, c/o Mary Leblanc, Crawford Road, Clarksville, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Irma Clogston

December 6, 1931 - June 8, 2010