Ruth E. Cherrette, 92, passed away at Concord Hospital with family by her side on December 30th.

She was born in Loudon, NH, the daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Riley) Hill. She was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School. She worked for the State of NH at the Department of Safety for nearly 26 years, retiring as supervisor in 1994.

She was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Perley Cherrette of nearly 49 years, her son Wayne Cherrette, her sisters Ellena Harris and Sandra Curtis, and her brother John Hill. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Cherrette and his wife Nancy of Concord, NH; her daughter Tamre McCrea and her husband Brian of Chichester, NH; by her 6 cherished grandchildren Renee Baldini, Suzanne St. Laurent, Jay and Keith Cherrette, Miranda and Justin McCrea, and 5 great grandchildren who knew her as "Nana"; 2 sisters, Madelyn Greenwood of Florida, Marilyn Payne of Northwood and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her beloved husband, trips to the lakes and beaches, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, watching birds in her feeders, crocheting, square dancing, singing, and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother who was always there to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. Faith was an integral part of her life. She was a parishioner at IHM and volunteered on the cleaning and funeral luncheon committees for years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on January 10th at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord.

Burial will follow at Blossom Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society in Concord, NH.

The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Granite Ledges for their care of our dear mother.

The Waters Funeral Home in Concord has the honor of assisting the family with the arrangements.