Clayton A. Veno, 98, of Nashua, passed away Saturday evening, August 3, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack with the company of his loving family.
Born in Bangor, Maine on April 16, 1921, he was a son of the late Edward and Beulah May Veno. Educated in Bangor schools, Clayton served with the US Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945 as an Aviation Metalsmith First Class. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
After the war, Mr. Veno attended Husson College in Bangor, where he led the basketball team to the #1 semi pro team in the state. He later continued his education at the University of Maine at Orono, graduating with the Class of 1962.
Clayton began his career with Good Year Tires and Leen Electric before moving to Nashua in 1962 to lead the sales division at NimCor, Inc., where he became Vice President, retiring in 1986.
Mr. Veno served on the Board of Directors for several local companies. The one he was most proud of was the Nashua Children’s Home from 1983 to 1987.
Clayton married Phyllis A. Hersom of Somerville, MA on December 12, 1942. The couple shared 66 years together until her passing in December 2008. He was also predeceased by his son, Gary who received the Bronze Star while serving 5 tours during the Vietnam War; his grandson, William; and great-granddaughter, Maddison.
Members of his family include a daughter, Laraine Norwood; two granddaughters, Karen McLaughlin and her husband Robert, and Kristen DeLuca and her husband Frank; five great-grandchildren, Erin McLaughlin and her fiancé Dominic Mirabelle, Emily McLaughlin, Jonathan DeLuca and his wife Brianna, Geoffrey DeLuca and Bradford DeLuca; three great-great-grandchildren, Jaidyn, Paisley and Hadley DeLuca. He also leaves behind special friends, Patrick Flaherty, John Carver, Michael Virginia, and Billy Lok from Randolph, MA.
Clayton will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and his uncanny sense of humor. He was truly loved by all who knew him, and will be remembered fondly, especially by his extended family at Cannongate III, Market Basket at Somerset Plaza, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic and Santander Bank.
There are no calling hours. However, A Celebration of His Life and a luncheon will take place on Saturday, August 10th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway in Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
