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1956
DIED
2008
Clyde Shallow Obituary
Mr. Shallow was born in West Stewartstown, N.H., on July 18, 1956, a son of Phillip C. Shallow and Karlene Munn.
He attended local schools and was a graduate of Colebrook Academy in the Class of 1975.
While at C.A., Clyde was an active member of the Future Farmers of America, and he also became the N.H. State Judo Champion.
When Clyde was only 19, he introduced the local area to the famous "Clyde's Stove Shop." During his working years, he owned and operated several stores in both New Hampshire and Maine. He enjoyed "wheeling and dealing" and making new friends. Clyde will always be remembered for his loving spirit and kind heart.
Clyde is survived by his parents, Karlene and Bruce Grover of Colebrook, N.H.; his fiancée, Renee Sudzuk of California; three brothers, Michael Shallow and his wife, Gale, and their three children, Parvarti, Sodashi and Kaelan of Alpharetta, Ga; Robert Shallow and his wife, Susan, and their daughter, Karly of Gulf Shores, Ala.; and Wesley Shallow and his wife, Brenda, of Zephyrhills, Fla.; one sister, Kelly Grover Lemieux, and husband, Bob, and their daughters Lindsie and Emily, of Colebrook, N.H.
Mr. Shallow was preceded in death by his father, Phillip C. Shallow.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. at St. Brendan's Catholic Cemetery in Colebrook.
The Rev. Craig Cheney will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Shallow's memory may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at First Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, N.H. 03576.
Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.
Funeral arrangements are by Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, N.H.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Shallow
Shauna Killen
December 15, 2008
Christmas season reminds me of Clyde's kindness, generosity and cheerful, positive attitude. He never failed to brighten my day. I'm so sorry that such a loving man suffered in this life and was taken from us so soon. He had a great heart and is truly missed.
Joella Smith
December 15, 2008
Clyde had such a big heart! He always made everyone smile when he came into the office. A hug from Clyde could make your day. My Mother, who was in her 80's just loved him, and he loved her back. He was a kind and generous man and he will be very much missed.
Angela Robles
August 12, 2008
My deepest Sympathy to all who knew and loved Clyde. I have several years of fond memories of Clyde. He was very special to me as he was to all who knew him. The world will not be the same without him. Words cannot express how much he will be missed. Angela
Phil Frederick
August 12, 2008
I just heard of Clydes passing. I will miss him ery much. We had a lot of fun at the flower shows, fighting over basket prices, and doing itex deals. I swear he realy could have sold ice to the eskimos!!! I was so pleased he choose to contact me from time to time after he moved to California. Clyde was a good friend and his passing will leave a big hole in my life as well as the lives of many others! He was one of a kind and I will think of him often with good memories.
Ayana Ojeda
August 12, 2008
Clyde I love you and you will always be in my heart. You were the best Uncle in the whole world and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I miss you and I will never forget you!
Bob Dobson
August 12, 2008
I remember Clyde as my Judo partner and Friend. We went to several meets thru out New England, He was tall for the younger kids, and yes also taller than I, but he was a team player. I left NH in 74, but I alwasy read about him and his stores. He will be missed, God bless his family. Bob & Leis (Holden) Dobson
Gail Laliberte
August 12, 2008
My family and I are so saddened to hear of Clydes passing. He touched our lives in so many ways. He has always been fondly remembered and we have talked about him often. We have many pictures and video's of all the fun times we spent together we will cherish them always. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Keith and Billie Brockney
August 12, 2008
Karlene and family, We were so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. Just wanted to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Keith and Billie
Jenny Shallow-Hakey(Daughter to the late Richard Shallow, Uncle to Clyde)
August 12, 2008
To Clyde's brothers and their families and Aunt Mildred Shallow- Colby, Nancy Shallow, and Karlene and family: My family is thinking of all of you at this time. Even though we see each other very seldom you are always in our thoughts. Our Shallow Family seems to be getting smaller but we are a strong group. Being strong is what helps family overcome such a terrible thing. Thinking of all of you: The Family of Richard Shallow
Karlene Grover
August 12, 2008
To all the wonderful people that have sent messages. They mean so much to me.i do remember Carla and her pretty daughter and how much Clyde thought of you both. Dani Clydes first girlfreind. And sweet Kathy from Waterville. I need to get hold of Greg Acoin?? Clyde sent a letter here for him. Thank you all so much. I'm so sad because Clyde wanted to live and tried every treatment out there. My phone# is 603 237 4066. Love Karlene
Sandy Davis
August 12, 2008
Karlene & Bruce - Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. All the words of comfort are small compared to the loss you feel. Our prayers are with you and your family for your comfort and peace. Love to you all, Jim & Sandy
Beverly and Edgar Crete
August 12, 2008
Karly This is such a sad time for you and family, and we want to be apart of the memorial service on the 19th. In hopes to be there.
Beno and Karen Lomantagne
August 12, 2008
Beno, my brother Bill & I want to express our deepest sympathies.
Carla Carter
August 12, 2008
My deepestsympathy to Clyde's loving family,friends, and Renee. I was saddened to hear of Clyde's passing. In 1988 Clyde entered my life and shared his love with me and my daughter. He had the biggest loving, giving heart of anyone I've ever known. My daughter and I have many fond memories and our lives were blessed by him. Clyde will always be remembered as a very special person who touched the lives of those who knew him. May the people who grieve find peace in knowing that he is in a better place. God bless. Respectfully, Carla Carter and Tia Timmins
Sandra (Pelletier) Sylvia
August 12, 2008
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Clyde. I knew Clyde many years ago when he owned his stove shop. He dated my sister Kathi for a long time and would sometimes play santa for the little ones in our family. I don't know who enjoyed it more, Clyde or the kids. He was a very hard worker but also knew how to have fun!
Janet an Ed Parker
August 12, 2008
I would like to send my condolences to Clyde's family. I was deeply saddened when Renee gave me the sad news. I was Clyde's friend from San Diego area. I saw and kept in touch with him over the last 10 or so years. His kind heart, love of people, his jokes, and his wheeling and dealing will be greatly missed. I prayed for him often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne
Joanne Padilla
August 12, 2008
I would like to send my condolences to Clyde's family. I was deeply saddened when Renee gave me the sad news. I was Clyde's friend from San Diego area. I saw and kept in touch with him over the last 10 or so years. His kind heart, love of people, his jokes, and his wheeling and dealing will be greatly missed. I prayed for him often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne
Betty Gould (Riley)
August 12, 2008
Dearest Karlene and Bruce, How sorry we were to hear of Clyde's passing. He had suffered for such a long time! Be at peace knowing that he is finally out of his pain and with his Loved Ones who have gone on before! I'll always remember when he visited us in Las Vegas and presented me with a "BIG HUG" and a couple of dozen of exquisite red roses! How very sweet of him and how surprised I was! It was wonderful to have had the opportunity to have visited with him and all the Munn's at your family reunion last summer...what a choice memory! Our Deepest Condolences Reach Out to You, Love, Cousin Betty and Chuck
Harry and Peggy C. Munn
August 12, 2008
WE NEVER GOT TOGETHER IN TEXAS. BUT MY DEAR NEPHEW WE HAD FUN IN GOOD COLEBROOK LAST JULY. THIS IS THE WAY I WANT TO REMEMBER YOU WITH THAT BIG OLD BEAR HUG YOU GAVE ME AS YOU LEFT. GOD HOW PEGGY AND I LOVE YOU.WE LOVE YOU KARLY.AUNT PEGGY & UNCLE H
Alan and Ammie Breton
August 12, 2008
Alan and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to all of you. Though Clyde moved away several years ago, on a rare occasion he would surprise us with a phone call or a visit. To know Clyde was to love him, and we truly did love him. It's hard to believe that there won't be any more "surprises" from him. Even though he lived on the opposite coast, he was always close at heart and never far from our thoughts. I'm sure God had a special place for him. God Bless. ~Alan and Ammie Breton-Oakland, ME
Joyce Cass
August 12, 2008
Karlene & family. I just heard about Clyde's passing, know how you all must be hurting, my thought, prayers are with you all, I prayed so often for Clyde, may he rest in peace, no longer in pain. May they find a cure for cancer soon. God Bless Karlene& Bruce & family. Your friend Joyce Cass
Ruth (Kelley) Liberty
August 12, 2008
Heartfelt sympathy to Clyde's family - - from a distant, distant relative, daughter of Nora (Crawford) Kelley/Shepard.
Norma Munn Mark
August 12, 2008
To cousin Karlene My deepest sympathy to you and your family in Clyde's passing. He is in a much better place, but, will be missed terribly. I remember his smiling face and merriment at the family reunion last year. Blessings to you.
Gaylon Greenleaf
August 12, 2008
Sorry for your loss. I was a frend of his years ago. Always looked forward to running into Clyde, always had a big smile to pass on and plenty of wit to go with it. He`ll surely be MISSED resp. Gaylon
Jane Dustin
August 12, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that Clyde was sick and sad to hear about your loss. It is always sad news but harder when they are so young. May God be with you all and all of Clyde's family.
Danielle Grondin Pollard
August 12, 2008
To Clyde's family. It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Clyde's death. I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Dani
Diane Noyes
August 12, 2008
Karlene and family My sincere sympathy on your loss. May time make the pain less.
Edger and Beverly Munn Crete
August 12, 2008
To the Family we want to give our condolence. we are very sad ,But glad we got to see him at his Mother's Family Reunion. It was good seeing eveyone there. with all our Sympathy to my cousin's family, Beverly and Edgar
Julie Mannis Hoisington
August 7, 2008
I met Clyde with our dealings with him through our newspaper. He was the kind of person who touched your life in a positive way. He was everyone's friend.
Mel Mark
July 25, 2008
Clyde always appeared larger than life. How sad that hisdeath takes this all away from us.
Ayana Ojeda
July 14, 2008
clyde you were the best uncle and i couldn't ask for any better you were always there for me takeing me places and giving me everything you were the best cowboy that i knew even if you were the only one that i knew you always called me your little cowgirl and the best thing you ever thought me was that you should always go for the things you want and never give up
the last thing that clyde said to me was can i have your cookie and i couldn't even answer it he just took it and ate it in one bite
i love you clyde and i will never forget you
Alyssa Robles-Mitchell
July 14, 2008
Thank you, Clyde, for everything you have done for me and my family. I send you my deepest appreciation and love, for I know I wasn't always as appreciative as I should have been. I underestimated the power of the effect you could have over my entire family. Well done, you have made our lives that much better by being part of it in every way that you have been. When I was in 7th grade, (8 or more years ago), you used to give me script to get highlights done in my hair. $150 every visit for a cut and a touch up, something I'm not sure I ever genuinely thanked you for. You'd bring us trash bags and boxes full random things, make up, toys, figurines, etc... I remember visitng a big warehouse with you when I was younger, and you giving my mother lots of baskets, random but cool. I'm not sure I would ever know how good the food is at Nicks on the Beach if it wasn't for SCRIPT. :) And I will always remember the limosine ride that one christmas. I haven't seen you for a little over a year, and it makes me sad knowing that I lived your last year out so far from you, not allowing me to visit you in your time of need. But in my 10 years of knowing you (half of my life) you have impacted me, as well as my family, in a way that no one could ever have imagined. I love you clyde shallow. RIP
Marcia Anderson
July 11, 2008
I worked for Clyde for several years off and on through a lot of his wheeling and dealing day's here in Maine. He alway's knew how to put a smile on your face. Clyde will be sadly missed. Our hearts go out to all who loved him and to all the hearts he touch along the way. We will miss you dealy.
Stephen Markowitz
July 11, 2008
Clydes presence filled the room. No matter where he was or who he was with he was beaming with energy. I knew him for a dozen years or so and had many occassions to talk to him and I tried to understand him. He made his own way and I will miss the guy.
Melanie Mark
July 11, 2008
God works in mysterious ways. One thing I do understand is that Clyde completed his work on earth and God’s plan for him. I believe that when Clyde was greeted by God in heaven, God would have said “ Well done, good & faithful servant.”
I have often wondered how different Clyde’s life would have been if he had been able to compete in the 1980 Olympics. What a shame that he didn’t have the chance to complete his life dream. However, he will always be remembered as an Olympic Judo Athlete and a champion.
Of Clyde’s life accomplishments that he was most proud of was to quit drinking. This must have been one of his greatest challenges in life. With sobriety, he vowed never to become a substance user again. He made every effort to even battle cancer without pain killing, addictive drugs.
Clyde had a huge heart. Clyde leaves a legacy of generosity. He was a super generous person. Clyde always came with gifts. He really went way overboard with the gifts Among the countless many that Clyde helped, the Children’s Hospital was his favorite charity. Just recently, when he got Gund stuffed animals, he was enthusiastic about taking them to Children’s. He liked to dress in his Gi to visit the children and deliver gifts. He also made many trips down to Mexico to bring various supplies to the poor people. Clyde was a GIVER
Just this weekend, at the July 4th Parade in Coronado, my mom was giving out the American Flag lapel pins that Clyde had given her on Passover. I remember her wondering aloud, what she would do with all those lapel pins.
Clyde was very patriotic
Clyde loved his New England Patriots
There are only a handful of people who come into your world, and touch your life in a dramatic way. Some of the people are just flickers of light during a long life. Clyde will always be a constant light in my life. He was one of my very best friends for close to 9 years.
Clyde was a tough cowboy with a very sensitive side. When I met Clyde, we hit it off immediately. My family and friends also were fast friends with Clyde. My children loved Clyde and he them. Everyone always asks how is my friend Clyde doing? He leaves behind many friends and acquaintances who will never forget him. Clyde was unforgettable.
I remember feeling so comfortable around him. He was so entertaining, a very special person, an unforgettable unique, one of a kind person. We would have heart to heart talks for literally hours at a time, like he was the brother I never had. I could turn to Clyde for friendship and support.
Clyde was a good and faithful friend.
Marcel’s favorite times with Clyde were wrestling and goofing around in their hotel rooms, when they working together in Los Angeles.
My favorite memory of Clyde was when he surprised Felisha, Ayana, and Avalyna with tickets to the sold-out show of N-Sync, their favorite band.
Ayana’s favorite memory was Halloween with Clyde when she was only six years old. Clyde dressed as a vampire and stole all her Reeses and a big chocolate bar.
Elijah’s favorite memory of Clyde was the Christmas when Clyde arrived at our home in a limozine (with gifts for EVERYONE). The limozine drove the kids around the neighborhood for hours.
This April 19 Clyde joined my family for Passover Sedar. We all enjoyed his company but no one as much as Keone, who received private Judo lessons. Clyde taught some power moves and Keone gained first-hand knowledge of the pain. This might be Keone’s least favorite memory of Clyde.
Clyde called me a month ago from Long Beach and said something that will stay in my mind forever. He said I probably won’t make it much longer. Only a month later we are minus one. Clyde is gone from our lives because of a cancer. I still can’t believe he is gone.
Clyde and Rene came to our home to watch the final episode of Survivor which Parvoti won. He was SO PROUD of his niece But, of course, he was also so proud of himself, because, according to Clyde, he taught Parvoti everything she used to win the game.
When I think of cookies I will think of Clyde. He loved cookies more than anyone I have ever known. He was crazy about cookies
I can honestly say that there are only a few people who have walked into my life and changed it forever. I am thankful for times we had together. He taught me to give big, that life is short, and the most important part of life is the people in it. I will be grateful for his teachings forever.
To his family, Karlene, Bob, Susan, Mike, Parvoti, and all, I want you to know that my family and I are here for you. We want to help ease the suffering that you are going through.
Clyde, I love you. I miss you. You have graced my life more than you will ever know.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
And may God hold you in the palm of his hands
Until we meet again
Randy Huard & Family
July 10, 2008
My memories of Clyde will never be dim in my mind, we were friends during our Martial Arts career. We have shared lots of times together, I will miss Clyde. I know he is in a better place now, we will be seeing each other again someday and chat about old times. Clyde was an inspiration to many who had contact with him. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Clyde's family and friends.
ROBERT MORRIS
July 9, 2008
IT IS SAID THAT WE SHOULD WEEP WHEN WE COME INTO THE WORLD AND REJOICE WHEN WE LEAVE IT.
AS IT WAS PROMISED, CLYDE HAS GONE TO A FAR BETTER PLACE WITH THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE WORLD BEHIND.
I SHALL MISS HIS OPTIMISM. HE ROMANCED LIFE AND TOOK BIG GULPS OF IT. BURNING THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS, HIS CANDLE WAS BRIGHT BUT FLICKERED OUT FAR TOO SOON. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS, MY FRIEND.
Never forget the good times.
Marcel Ojeda
July 9, 2008
To my great friend & brother you are truly loved & will be greatly missed.
Marcel Ojeda
July 9, 2008
To my great friend & brother you are truly loved & will be greatly missed.
I promise to never let you go. I love you!?
AVALYNA ROBLES
July 9, 2008
MY MEMORYS OF YOU WILL NEVER FADE BUT ONLY GROW MORE EACH DAY && I CAN NAWT WAIT TO SEE YOU FACE, && TO HAVE YOUR HUG FOR ITS YOU THAT ILL ALWAYS LOVE? DADDY CLYDE, YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT GUY!
[[thank you for every thing you ever gave me and im sorry i didnt apreciate it more i love you and will never let your had go r.i.p.]]
stacy reynolds
July 9, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Clyde and Mom, Karlene.
ANGELA ROBLES
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Clyde.
Bonnie and Dick St Jean
July 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shallow, Grover and Munn families.
Sandra (Pelletier) Silvia
July 7, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Clyde. I knew Clyde when he had his stove shop. He dated my sister Kathi for years. He was a hard worker, but also knew how to have fun!
JULIE RAINVILLE
July 6, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.
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