Ruth E. (Evans) Brown, 81, of Portland, formerly of Middletown and Cromwell, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness.

Ruth was born in Winooski, Vermont the daughter of the late Herbert W. Evans Sr. and the late Laura J.(Jewett) Evans.  She grew up on Church Street and was a 1958 graduate of Middletown High School. Prior to her retirement Ruth was employed in the claims department of The Trust Insurance Co., and started her career in the claims department at Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company.

Ruth loved singing classic Christian hymns and also playing the piano and organ at the churches she attended over the years.  After retirement, she sang with the Middletuners Choir for a short time and was a volunteer at Middlesex Hospital for many years. She was quiet, soft spoken and one of the kindest, nicest people you would ever meet. Occasionally, her alter ego "Rose" would make an appearance. There would be a sparkle in her eye with mischief, laughter and often silliness not far behind. She was a loving and faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Brown) Phillips and husband Robert of Portland, two sons; David Brown and wife Miguela of Sharon, PA and Robert Brown of Essex, her brother, Herbert Evans Jr., of Sharon, PA, nine grandchildren; Joshua and Sabrina Phillips, Janella and John Vincent Canete, Ashley, Alyse, Alex, Adam, and Austin Brown, two cousins; Everett Jewett of Lilburn, GA and Lenora (Jewett) Konow of Windham. Ruth was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Evans (2021) and former husband Warren Brown (2017).

The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff of the Intensive Care and Hospice Units at Middlesex Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Middlesex Hospital Hospice Department. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.