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1946
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2020
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Clifford August Obituary
He was born in Jamaica Plain, Mass., on July 2, 1946, the second son to Sylvester and Beulah (Morehouse) August.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served in the 1st Signal Brigade in Long Binh, Vietnam, returning to the States in 1968 and starting his career at Verizon Communications (formerly Bell Atlantic) as a central office technician, retiring after 35 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed skiing (never missing a season in 70 years), cycling, photography and having conquered all 100 highest peaks in New England and summiting Mt. Rainier in Washington.
Cliff, along with his wife and best friend Louise, enjoyed camping trips with the children and grandchildren, gardening, hanging out by his swimming pool and the annual Vietnam retreats spent with his "comrades in arms."
Above all else, he loved spending time with his family and friends and will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, step-father, step-grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Louise (Pappageorge) August of Manchester; his sons Christopher August and his wife Lisa of Warner and Craig August and his wife Emily Roberts of Olympia, Wash.; his daughter Catherine August and her husband Seth Kiedaisch of Andover; his brother Douglas August and his wife Karen Rossow of Princeton, Mass.; his step-daughter Michele Caniff and her husband Brian of Auburn; and 11 grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the McHugh Funeral Home, 283 Hanover St., corner of Beech St., in Manchester, followed by a Memorial Service in the funeral home. Urn burial will follow in the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Cliff's name be made to Liberty House, 75 West Baker St. Manchester, NH 03103.
Condolences may be offered at www.mchughfuneralhome.com.
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Kevin DeRocher
February 25, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joanne Gillespie
February 22, 2020
Louise, I am so sorry to hear about Cliff. He was definitely a bright spot in each day at work.He was one of "the good guys"! I hope that the loving memories of all you shared will comfort you and carry you through this tough time.
Joyce Wilson
February 18, 2020
Louise and family. So very sorry for your loss. May your memories keep him in your heart.
February 18, 2020
To the August Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the State of New Hampshire VFW Auxiliary, District #7, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
Cathy Burns
Chaplain, District #7
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February 16, 2020
Louise. My deepest sympathies. Warren Cass
February 16, 2020
Mr.Anthony,thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
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February 16, 2020
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McHugh Funeral Home & Cremation Service283 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104-4920
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19
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