Obituary: Eva Curtis Clough, 1951-2024
by Seven Days
Seven Days— Essex woman was a dedicated Girl Scout leader and served on the Essex Community Historical Society board of directors Eva Curtis Clough, 72, of Essex, Vt., passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Eva was born on November 2, 1951, in St. Albans, Vt., the daughter of the late Asa and Eva Therrien Curtis. On October 25, 1975, Eva married David Clough, who predeceased her. Eva worked at Essex Elementary...
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