Manchester, NH – Ronald E. Clapham, Sr., 78, passed away June 23, 2021 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill with his family by his side.
Born in Ipswich, MA, he was the son of the late Stanley E. and Natalie F. (Burnham) Clapham. He was raised and educated in Shrewsbury and was a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, Class of 1961. Ronald owned Backyard Pools in Acton before becoming the manager for Bemister Pool and Seasonal Specialty Stores throughout Southern New Hampshire. He had a strong work ethic and enjoyed his career in the pool industry, opening, servicing and closing pools. Ronald retired to Ruskin, FL in 2015 and lived there for two years before returning to live in Manchester, NH. He was an avid pool player at the Periclese Club in Manchester. He loved the beach and with his family and friends. Ronald and his dad jokes will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald E. Clapham, Jr. of Chelsea; Stacey St. Jean of Manchester, NH; his grandson, Ethan St. Jean; and girlfriend, Laura Yukl of Chickopee. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Clapham.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, June 27 from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Kayte says
June 24, 2021 at 2:43 amI am so sorry for your loss, Ron… I am confident that your Dad was so very proud of you. How how hard you worked, your diligence, and all that you have done to grow into becoming such a good and kind man. ♥️
*hugs2you*
Lissa Proulx says
June 25, 2021 at 12:39 pmStacey, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. My sincere condolences. I’ll be thinking of you and your family.
Laurie says
June 27, 2021 at 7:24 pm⚘To Ron & Stacey, I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of your dad. He was kindhearted, caring and very funny (always telling his funny jokes). Reminded me so much of my own dad who passed away in 2008. When I worked with him doing pool maintenance, he would always speak very highly of both of you. Also, he spoke a lot about and loved his grandson and granddogs so much too. My youngest daughter and his grandson are very close in age. So we always had lots to share about them. My son would also go and help out with maintaining the pools sometimes too. I always thought of Ron as one of my fam. He knew my whole family well. He will be deeply missed! He’s a beautiful angel in heaven, free from all pain and watching over his lovely fam now. I do know that one day we’ll all meet again in heaven. Until then, rest in peace my dear friend⚘ ❤Big hugs to the whole fam❤