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Corene McGovern Obituary
She is survived by her mother, Linda, and her husband, Lawrence Connell, of Rye Beach; sister, Gail McGovern Gulotta, and her husband, Geno Gulotta of Asheville, North Carolina; nephews Ri and Keelan Gulotta; step-sisters, Elizabeth Connell Nielsen and her husband, Devan Nielsen, of Novato, California, and Rachel Avery Connell of Portsmouth; nephews, Sasha and Matthew McEldowney and Powell Nielsen; and niece Ava Nielsen.
She attended Hollis High School and Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass., Pennsylvania State University and was a graduate of University of New Hampshire. She was a successful realtor at Norwoods Realty, Amherst, N.H. She relocated to Aspen, Colorado where she founded Mittel Europa company; a successful antique business for over 20 years she started with her mother who was living in Budapest, Hungary, that turned into a highly successful staging company for new home construction in the Aspen area. Her entrepreneurial spirit, realty knowledge, work ethic, love of fine art, talent for interior design and access to antiques from Central Europe drove the company. She was a popular member of the Aspen community known for her generosity of spirit, innate curiosity and faithful friendship. She returned to New Hampshire in 2015 entering real estate development on the seacoast. In recent months she planned to relocate to Asheville, North Carolina, to join her sister in business ventures, though COVID-19 stalled these efforts.
Corene was a lifelong traveler, starting with memorable adventures with her beloved sister, Gail, that included living in a kibbutz and swimming with sharks. From Bali to Budapest to Buenos Aires, Corene filled her life with new experiences and new people. Through her passion for fine art and architecture she acquired a vast knowledge with her own impeccable sense of style. Known for her generosity, she was a great friend to so many around the world, never losing touch with people. She was a loving sister, daughter, and aunt. Her terms of endearment for loved ones warmed your day. Be at peace, "Sweetpea".
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the SPCA of Stratham, N.H. or the Humane Society of Aspen, Colo.
Assistance with the arrangements was by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Corene's memorial website, sign her tribute wall, or for directions.
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Shelly Gillis McGowan
June 3, 2025
I had heard of her passing a couple of years ago. I couldn´t believe what I was reading. Corene was beautiful, smart and full of personality. I adored her. I wish we kept in touch. I am visiting Aspen and am thinking of her and Gail and Linda all over again. I pray your grief has eased even if just a little.
Caroline and Scott McDonald
August 13, 2020
My heart is broken; so much I wish I could have said now having life with out "sweetpea"...she brought so much joy and enthusiasm to all. My love to her dear Mom and family, whom she adored! Caroline and Scott
David Hughes
August 10, 2020
Corene, you were and are my Forever Valentine. You made my childhood fabulous and time and distance could never stop me from loving you everyday. Everyone knows how I felt about you, and I loved reconnecting with you.
Always...Forever..My Corene.
Giovanna DiRusso
August 9, 2020
Dan and Carolyn Carroll
August 7, 2020
Beautiful Intelligent and Cultured I think sums it up .We will miss her dearly. Carolyn and Dan Carroll
Giovanna DIRusso
August 6, 2020
She was my amazing friend and cheerleader, being my wind beneath my wings encouraging my move to Nantucket last year...packing my things up in Boston and accompanying me to Nantucket to facilitate the move and help select my furniture and decor, of course! We were looking forward to traveling together off season and we were always in touch.
She was great friend and confidante, and I can’t imagine life without her. I’ll love her forever and I will miss her with all my heart.
Yanna Blacy
August 6, 2020
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