Fayone A. Cavanaugh

June 7, 1936 - March 17, 2020

COLEBROOK – Fayone Ann (Covell) Cavanaugh, age 83, died from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. Fayone was born on June 7, 1936 in Colebrook NH to parents Donald Covell and Avis (Prince) Covell. She graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1954 and later from Burdette Business College in 1956 with an Associate’s Degree in Business. In 1956, she moved back to Colebrook and accepted a position with Public Service Company of NH. She then worked at Rollie’s Car Care in the office for many years. She later worked as a teller and loan officer at Farmers and Trader’s Bank. She worked in the office at The Balsams for the last part of her career. Fayone enjoyed an active social life and was deeply involved in the Methodist Church for the majority of her life. She co-founded the Colebrook Community Meals program and was recognized by the Mohawk Grange #217 for her work in making the Community Meals program a resounding success. She was also involved with Scouting, Civil Air Patrol, Colebrook Academy Alumni Association Scholarship Committee and numerous other civic organizations. She enjoyed music, theater, painting, dancing, and travel and was involved with several quilting groups. Her family and friends will always remember her as a good-humored practical joker who enjoyed card games with friends and family. She adored infants and would be very reluctant to give up holding one. Fayone married Patrick Cavanaugh in 1958 and the couple had two children together. She was a loving mother and dedicated to her family. Fayone is survived by her son David Cavanaugh of Enfield, NH; her son Stephen Cavanaugh and his wife Patricia of Severna Park, MD; and brother Stanley (Skip) Covell and his partner Sharon Leicht of West Stewartstown. Fayone adored her 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Cavanaugh of Colebrook and her sister Nancy (O’Mara) Blain of Enfield, NH. Due to restrictions on group gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the original interment date of June 6 has been postponed. A private interment will occur in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Coös County Nursing Hospital for the exceptional care given to Fayone during her time there. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Coös Country Nursing Hospital Residents’ Activity Fund, P.O. Box 10, West Stewartstown, NH 03597; or to the NH Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.