Ruth E. (Lane) Simonds Matott, 87, of Boscawen, NH died Tues, Feb. 21st at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH.
Ruth was born and educated in Methuen, MA the daughter of the late Alice (Carter) and Ernest Lane. She was a visiting nurse for many years and had taught kindergarten in Methuen. Ruth was a member of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Salem. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, and playing the piano for the residents of the nursing home.
She was predeceased by her husbands Joseph Borgkvist and Maurice Simonds.
Survived by:
Husband: Wendell “Peanut” Matott of Boscawen, NH
Sisters: Gladys Lane of Canterbury, NH
Norma Lane of Hampstead, NH
Nephews: Kenneth Lane, David Lane, Raymond Lane, Jr., Myron Lane and William Lane
Niece: Dianna Lane
Calling hours will be Sat., Feb. 25th from 9-11 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
The Funeral Service will be follow at 11AM at the Funeral Home. Burial is in Colonial Veterans Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to: Pleasant St. UMC Food Pantry, 80 Pleasant St., Salem, NH 03079