Corene Ann McGovern

Rye Beach - Corene Ann McGovern, 57, of Rye Beach, was found deceased Saturday, August 1, 2020 in her home of apparent suicide. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on January 18, 1963, she was the daughter of Linda (Conway) McGovern Connell and the late Gerald Joseph McGovern. She is survived by her mother, Linda Connell and her husband, Lawrence, of Rye Beach, her sister, Gail (McGovern) Gulotta and her husband, Geno, of Asheville, North Carolina, her nephews Ri and Keelan Gulotta, her step-sisters, Elizabeth (Connell) Nielsen and her husband, Devan, of Novato, California, and Rachel Avery Connell of Portsmouth, her nephews, Sasha and Matthew McEldowney and Powell Nielsen, and her niece Ava Nielsen. Corene attended Hollis High School and Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA, Pennsylvania State University and was a graduate of University of New Hampshire. She was a successful realtor with Norwood Realty of Amherst. She relocated to Aspen, Colorado where she founded the Mittel Europa Company, a successful antique business she owned and operated for over 20 years. Corene started the company 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 New Hampshire SPCA PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 or the Aspen Animal Shelter 101 Animal Shelter Road, Aspen, CO 81611

Corene Ann McGovern

January 18, 1963 - August 1, 2020