Saratoga Springs, NY - Charles L. Clough Sr., passed away Sunday (Oct. 11, 2009) at his residence. He was 89. Born on June 12, 1920 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Lewis and Hannah Gamby Clough and attended the Saratoga Springs city schools. Charlie enlisted in the US Army on Oct. 10, 1938 and was a reconnaissance specialist with the 34th Infantry. He fought in the Southern Philippines and New Guinea before being wounded on Nov. 20, 1944. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars, one Bronze Arrowhead, the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, the American Theatre Ribbon and a World War II Victory Ribbon. He proudly served our country, receiving his honorable discharge on Nov. 22, 1946. A sign painter for the Saratoga Sign Shop for many years, he later became the owner/operator of Clough Signs, working from his home. He and his wife Frances owned and operated Stetkar Orchards for thirty years. A drum major for the Saratoga Cadet Corp, he started the Spadettes All Girl Drum Corp and the VFW Thunderbirds Drum Corp. He served as an Elder for the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs and was a past commander of Gurtler Bros. Post 420 VFW. A talented artist, he enjoyed painting murals, loved spending time outdoors and had a spot in his heart for all animals. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one son, Charles L. Clough Jr. and his sister Eleanor H. McGhan. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Frances C. Stetkar Clough; one son, Joseph Clough and his wife, Colleen; three grandchildren, Justin Clough Perkins, Aaron C. Perkins and Katelyn Perkins. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday (Oct. 15, 2009) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A funeral service will be held 10am Friday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Ave. Memorials may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.