IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Earle Wilbur
Covell
June 19, 1933 – October 14, 2017
Obituary
Alton Bay, NH
As night turned to day, in the home he built and loved, in the arms of the person he most cherished, Earle Covell slipped quietly away.
He was born 84 years ago in Pittsburg NH, in his grandmother's cottage at First Connecticut Lake, to Ladora Ellen (Philbrook) and Wilbur David Covell.
Following his 1952 graduation from High School, Earle enlisted in the US Navy. He served as an electronics technician on 4 Navy ships, primarily the USS Whitley, during the Korean Conflict era.
After an honorable discharge in June 1956 Earle was employed by New England Telephone where he worked primarily as an installer. He retired from AT&T in 1984. Subsequently he sold real estate, cars and boats, drove school buses, installed home communications, and for 20 years he and wife Judy did wedding photography together.
He was a member of the Alton American Legion for many years.
Earle was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was fun, friendly, tended to see the good in everyone, and was devoted to those he loved. Known for a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile, he liked to entertain with story telling. The Covells enjoyed motorhome camping, Florida winters, big band and country music, dancing, and quiet evenings in each other's company. Boats, cars, or motorcycles always attracted his attention. He had an appreciation for cheap scotch, more ballcaps than any one man needs, and the years of companionship with his 3 special cats.
He is survived by Judy Lane Covell, his wife of 30 years who was truly the love of his life; daughter Hilary Jacques Henry and husband Jason of Center Barnstead NH; sons Mark Covell of Epping NH and Gregory Covell of Littleton NH; grand daughters Laney Archer Nicole Henry, and Melissa Covell Cotton of Farmington NH; grandson Joshua Covell and wife Harmony of Belleville IL; several cousins and great grand children; and in-laws John Lane Jr of Lancaster NH and Rita Lane of Westbrook ME.
At Earle's request there will be no calling hours.
A private graveside service in Pittsburg will be held summer of 2018.
Instead of memorial donations, honor Earle by paying forward the kindness, generosity, fun, and love that were so much a part of this wonderful man.
As night turned to day, in the home he built and loved, in the arms of the person he most cherished, Earle Covell slipped quietly away.
He was born 84 years ago in Pittsburg NH, in his grandmother's cottage at First Connecticut Lake, to Ladora Ellen (Philbrook) and Wilbur David Covell.
Following his 1952 graduation from High School, Earle enlisted in the US Navy. He served as an electronics technician on 4 Navy ships, primarily the USS Whitley, during the Korean Conflict era.
After an honorable discharge in June 1956 Earle was employed by New England Telephone where he worked primarily as an installer. He retired from AT&T in 1984. Subsequently he sold real estate, cars and boats, drove school buses, installed home communications, and for 20 years he and wife Judy did wedding photography together.
He was a member of the Alton American Legion for many years.
Earle was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was fun, friendly, tended to see the good in everyone, and was devoted to those he loved. Known for a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile, he liked to entertain with story telling. The Covells enjoyed motorhome camping, Florida winters, big band and country music, dancing, and quiet evenings in each other's company. Boats, cars, or motorcycles always attracted his attention. He had an appreciation for cheap scotch, more ballcaps than any one man needs, and the years of companionship with his 3 special cats.
He is survived by Judy Lane Covell, his wife of 30 years who was truly the love of his life; daughter Hilary Jacques Henry and husband Jason of Center Barnstead NH; sons Mark Covell of Epping NH and Gregory Covell of Littleton NH; grand daughters Laney Archer Nicole Henry, and Melissa Covell Cotton of Farmington NH; grandson Joshua Covell and wife Harmony of Belleville IL; several cousins and great grand children; and in-laws John Lane Jr of Lancaster NH and Rita Lane of Westbrook ME.
At Earle's request there will be no calling hours.
A private graveside service in Pittsburg will be held summer of 2018.
Instead of memorial donations, honor Earle by paying forward the kindness, generosity, fun, and love that were so much a part of this wonderful man.
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