Ruthann Houston, 74, of Hampstead, NH passed away September 13, 2023 surrounded by her family, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Ruthann was born April 26, 1949, in Derry, NH and was a daughter of the late Glenwood and June (Hall) Ard. She had been a resident of Hampstead for the past 44 years.
Ruthann was a homemaker and operated the “High Ways Farm” Agricultural Learning Center in Hampstead, for young children to learn about animals and farming. Ruthann loved children and was very involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Members of the family include her husband, Robert Houston, three sons and their wives, Adam (Deborah) Houston, Lester (Amy) Houston and Cale (Candace) Houston, eight grandchildren, Isaac, Seth, Josh, Zach, Josh, Abigail, Jacob and Luke, ten great grandchildren, Elliana, Lillia, Skarlette, Karleigh, Willow, Weston, Lucy, Addyson, Teagan Levi and Esmay. Two brothers, Charles Ashford and Alan Ard and a sister, Dian Kingston. She was predeceased by a grandson, Adam Desjardins.
After cremation, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00am at Island Pond Baptist Church, 26 N. Salem Road, Hampstead. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Ruthann Houston to: NH Adult & Teen Challenge, 147 Laurel St., Manchester, NH 03103. You may also donate online at https://tcnewengland.org/donate-today. In the comments section, or on checks, please write “in memory of Ruthann Houston”.