Ruth E. (Tenney) Brown, 86, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Pilgrim Rehab and Nursing Center in Peabody. She was the beloved wife of the late Nelson M. Brown, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage, prior to his passing in June of 2006.

A lifelong resident of Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Lillian (Aylward) Tenney. She received her education from Peabody High School, graduating class of 1953.

Ruth was a devoted mother who dedicated her time to raising her family. She was an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Salem, and a former member of the Red Hat Society and the Yankee Doodle Cloggers.

Ruth enjoyed traveling and going on cruise ships. She enjoyed going to casinos and loved to spend time at her family’s camp in Maine. This was where she shared many years with her family. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren, she attended many horse shows, swim meets, dance recitals, basketball, baseball games and was the honorary cheerleader for the girls’ softball team. This was her greatest joy in life, being a part of their lives. She was also blessed with 10 great grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey S. Brown and Mary of Hancock, NH., Wendy E. Spoto of Peabody, Cheryl L. Neth and her husband David of Londonderry, NH., Judie E. Walker and her husband Don of Seabrook, NH., Heidi A. Connolly of Peabody, and Holly B. Walker and her husband Kevin of Seabrook, NH., her 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Kenneth N. Brown, and her brother, Jack Tenney.

Arrangements: Her funeral service will be held at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, 24 St Peter St, Salem, MA 01970, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, MA, on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Roger B. Trask Adult Day Program, 75R Central Street, Peabody, MA 01960, or to a charity of one’s choice.