Ruth M. (Tripp) Gagnon, 65, devoted wife to Ronald A. Gagnon, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2014. Ruth was born on September 18, 1948 to Earl and Helen Tripp. She enjoyed staying home spending time with her family, and cherished the trips that were taken with her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Ronald A. Gagnon; her children, Steve Clement Jr., Karen Farrar and her husband Michael, Brenda Lamb, Dennis Clement and his partner Erica Niel; her step children, Richard Gagnon, Terry Sanders, and Joseph Gagnon; her brothers Herald Tripp, Charlie Tripp and his wife Linda; her brother in law, Robert J. Gagnon; sixteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and a niece she was especially close to, Donna Hitchcock. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Earl and Helen Tripp; three sisters, Mariohn, Joanne, and Betty; her brother Earl Tripp Jr.; and her nephew Earl Tripp III. Services will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the nurses and staff at Cornerstone Hospice for all of the wonderful care they provided. Cremation is under the care of the Purdy Funeral Service, 655 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820. Online condolences may be made at www.purdyfuneralservice.com.