Bernard A. Covill

September 12, 1927 - December 28, 2014

PITTSBURG – Bernard A. Covill, 87, of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday evening, Dec. 28, 2014, with his beloved family by his side and after a period of declining health. He was born on Sept. 12, 1927, in Pittsburg, son of the late Forrest and Hilda (Dearth) Covill. He was a graduate of Pittsburg High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. A well-known figure in Pittsburg, Bernard worked earlier in his life in the woods for St. Regis, and later for the State of NH Dept. of Transportation for more than 30 years. He was a former member of the Pittsburg Ridgerunners and enjoyed snowmobiling. He leaves behind his wife of more than 67 years, Katherine (Banks) Covill of Pittsburg; one son, Forrest Covill and wife Linda of Pittsburg; one grandson, Forrest Covill of Pittsburg; five brothers, Gordon and wife Norma, Robert and wife Margaret, Leslie and wife Ruth, and Gary and wife Hilda, all of Pittsburg, and Edwin and wife Betty of Whitefish, Mont.; two sisters, Linda Covill and Geneva Shallow, both of Pittsburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by a brother, Lindsey, and a sister, Joanne Foote. There are no public calling hours. Services and interment will be at a later date at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Covill may be made to the Farnham United Memorial Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Norma Covill, P.O. Box 103, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.