RUTH DALTON

Ruth Dalton, long time resident of North Hampton, NH passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 at Brookdale Spruce Wood Nursing Home in Durham, NH. She was 90 years old.

Ruth was predeceased by Kelvin Dalton, her husband of 64 years and her daughter, Heather Elam. Surviving family members include her son, Timothy and his wife Nora, her daughter, Noreen Rushlow and her sister Shirley Larkin as well as several grandchildren; Camille Deschenes, Trent Elam, Nicole Rushlow, Jessica Rushlow, Daniel Dalton, and Justin Matis and a great granddaughter, Dylan MacPhail.

Ruth met and married Kelvin in 1956 while attending Plymouth State College where she went on to earn her degree in Elementary Education in 1957. While her three children were young she often substitute taught in area schools and sang in the choir of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton, NH. Later, she taught kindergarten at Hampton Christian Academy, sharing her love of God with her students. She also volunteered for the Salvation Army, sponsored children overseas, and supported several charities.

In addition to singing and volunteering Ruth liked to spend her time bird watching, attending Bible studies and prayer meetings, reading, spending time with family and friends and sharing adventures with her husband.

Ruth was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Her giving heart, sense of humor, and compassion will be missed by those whose lives she touched.