Ruth H. Covell

PITTSBURG – Ruth Helen (Foote) Covell, 80, was born in Springfield, Mass., on July 7, 1943, and died at her home in Pittsburg on Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, 2024, with her family by her side. Her parents, Helen A. (Rathbun) Foote and Onie A. Foote, and three brothers, Onie E., David E., and Frederick J. Foote, pre-deceased her. Ruth was married to Lesley Covell for 64 years. Their children are Diane R. (Covell) Haynes (deceased in 2023) married to Eldon S. Haynes; Mark L Covell; Darrel F. Covell married to Amy Moore Covell; and Matthew E. Covell (deceased in 1979). Beloved grandchildren are Ashley D. Haynes and partner Waylon Marsh; Kaitlyn M. Covell; Ian M. Covell, Graham K. Covell, and Aidan M. Covell. Ruth graduated from Pittsburg High School and the Berlin (NH) Community College. She took several courses in creative writing through Granite State College and graduated with a degree in medical transcription. She worked for several years at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and over 20 years at Indian Stream Professional Association, retiring in 2003. Ruth was a volunteer for the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Auxiliary and held various offices, including President for 1 year. She served on the board for the development of the Home Health Service. She was Chairman for the Pittsburg Bicentennial Committee. She served on the Colebrook Recreation Center board for a 3-year term and was a member of the Pittsburg Historical Society, serving for many years as its secretary. She was a member of the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, holding several offices through the years and playing piano on occasion. Her favorite interests were reading, writing essays and poetry, playing piano, cross-country skiing, fishing, boating, hiking with Les, family picnics, swimming in Lake Francis, and visiting with friends and family. She loved working outside with flowers, cutting brush, and mowing the lawn. Vacationing at Hampton Beach with the children in the early years and vacationing in Venice, Florida, and at Vinalhaven Island, Maine, later on were her favorite times. “I had a great life.” There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the adjacent Judd Community Hall. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Covell may be made to the FUMC, c/o D. Young, P.O. Box 6, Pittsburg, NH 03592, or to the Pittsburg Fire Department, 1684 Main St., Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Ruth H. Covell

July 7, 1943 - January 24, 2024