Ruth (Hayes) Lyon

Ruth (Hayes) Lyon age 94 passed away Jan. 16, 2022 at Havenwood Healthcare Center. She was born June 24,1927 in Portsmouth, NH, the daughter of Robert Hayes and Margaret (Myers) Hayes.

Ruth grew up in Jeannette, PA and Portsmouth, NH. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1945. She attended Antioch College OH and UNH. She met the love of her life at UNH, Clement Lyon, Jr. They were married for 71 years.

Ruth was active in many activities while raising their 4 children. She was a leader in both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, school activities, Extension service, numerous church activities in both Concord and Laconia Congregational Churches, board of directors for Taylor Home (Laconia), and was always there for her children. She had a loving and caring temperament - always welcoming anyone into their home.

Ruth got her driver’s license when the family moved to Gilford in 1966. She worked at a fabric shop in Laconia for several years. She was an excellent seamstress. In later years, Ruth and Clem relocated to Loudon. They were active members in the “Loudon Young at Heart”. They enjoyed many activities together such as gardening, visiting with family and friends, trips all over the US for Clem’s Navy reunions, and traveling to England and Scotland. Ruth particularly loved genealogy. She worked extensively on it for both sides of the family. She has passed on a wealth of information.

Besides her husband Clement Lyon, she was predeceased by her parents.
She leaves her children: Mary (Richard) Brochu of North Hampton, Robert of Loudon, Susan (David) Jacques of Loudon, and William (Rose) Lyon Sr. of Milford, MA. Grandchildren: Michelle (Darren), Jennifer (Darren), William (Alicia), Michael (Nichole), Dr. BethAnn, Jamie (Shannon), Jackie (Rehan), Rachel (Jeremy) and 8 great grandchildren. Sisters: Jane (David) Brown and Ann (Dick) Burnside. As well as several nieces and nephews.

A service for both Ruth and Clem will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Havenwood for the wonderful care Ruth received.

Assisting with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Boscawen.