Smith & Heald Funeral Home

Smith & Heald Funeral Home Smith & Heald Funeral Home has been proudly serving the Souhegan Valley and surrounding communities for over 115 years. Gretchen Heald-Brooks
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!!!!CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FUNERAL SERVICE!!!!***EUGENES FUNERAL WILL NOW BE HELD IN THE SOUHEGAN VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, ...
12/10/2025

!!!!CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FUNERAL SERVICE!!!!

***EUGENES FUNERAL WILL NOW BE HELD IN THE SOUHEGAN VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 134 HOLLIS ROAD, AMHERST, NH.***

All are invited to meet directly at the church the morning of the funeral. Ample parking and funeral home attendants will be on sight to assist.

Thank you,
Smith & Heald

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Marthe M. WoodsMarthe M. Woods, 80, resident of Milford, NH, died on December 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House, M...
12/08/2025

Marthe M. Woods

Marthe M. Woods, 80, resident of Milford, NH, died on December 4, 2025, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, after a period of declining health.

She was born on July 14, 1945, in Coaticook, Canada, the daughter of the late Alexander and Rose (Cameron) LaFerrière. She is pre-deceased by her husband William A Woods of Derry, NH.

Marthe was raised and educated at École Sacré-Cœur in Coaticook, Quebec.

She married William A.Woods, and together made their home in Greenville and Lyndeborough, NH for many years, before settling in Milford, NH. She owned and operated WAW Cleaning Services with her husband Bill, and continued to operate their cleaning business for many years after he passed in 2016. She and Bill were longtime members of the Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Milford, NH. Marthe enjoyed reading the bible, bible study group and going out to eat with friends and family. She adored her dog Ray-Ray, Rufus, Cote and Banita which she shared with Bill.

Survivors include her sister, Denise Cameron of Mississippi.

She is pre-deceased by her Brothers: Joseph A.R. LaFerrière of Madbury, NH, Jean LaFerrière of Florida, Germain LaFerrière of California, Lucien LaFerrière of Manchester, NH, Raymond LaFerrière of Springhill Florida, Andre LaFerrière of Bedford NH.

She is pre-deceased by her Sisters: Theresa LaFerrière of Canada, Rita LaFerrière of Bedford, NH. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews throughout the US and Canada.

SERVICES: A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 54 Melendy Road, Milford, NH. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Milford, NH.

Arrangements are in the care of the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.smith-heald.com for more information.

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Patricia E. ArchibaldPatricia E. Archibald, 84 was received into the hands of the Lord on December 2, 2025. She passed a...
12/08/2025

Patricia E. Archibald

Patricia E. Archibald, 84 was received into the hands of the Lord on December 2, 2025. She passed after a long struggle with cancer at the Merrimack Community Hospice House. Patricia was born in Nashua, NH on December 13, 1941, daughter of Harold R. Pillsbury and Johann E. Pillsbury. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Willard “Bill” Archibald, Jr and daughters Nancy, Erin, Lisa Sweeney and her husband Paul and grandson Andrew. She is survived by a sister Joan Daigle and a brother Harold Pillsbury, and had a predeceased sister Ann Shattuck. Pat graduated from Pepperell, MA High School and received an associate’s degree from Nashua Business College. She worked as book keeper and in retail and banking. Most of all she was a beloved and devoted wife and mother. She was very family oriented and always put family first. A private celebration in honor of her life will be held. The family requests that any remembrances consideration be made to the Community Hospice House, in Merrimack, NH.

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Terri L. YenszTerri L. Yensz, 70, a resident of Milford, NH, entered the loving arms of Jesus on December 5, 2025. She p...
12/06/2025

Terri L. Yensz

Terri L. Yensz, 70, a resident of Milford, NH, entered the loving arms of Jesus on December 5, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home after a period of declining health, surrounded by the love of her family.

Terri was born on August 18, 1955, in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of William and Joanne (Janda) Nolff. She was raised and educated in Traverse City and later earned an associate’s degree in Graphic Arts from Northwestern Michigan College.

In 1991, Terri married the love of her life, Michael Yensz, a Coast Guard officer. Together they shared more than 34 years of adventure as their life journey took them to Cape Cod, MA; New Orleans, LA; Honolulu, HI; and ultimately to Milford, NH, where they settled in 2006.

Terri’s greatest joy was being a grandmother to her seven beloved grandchildren: Jordan, Zachary, Jacob, Andrew, Ariana, Maddox, and Braxton. She had a passion for photography, capturing family memories and the beauty of nature through her lens. Terri also loved to travel—among her fondest experiences were seeing polar bears in the wild in Northern Canada, embarking on an African safari in Tanzania, and visiting dear friends Leo and Simone during two trips to Brazil.

Closer to home, she cherished the time spent with her friends Suzanne, Nancy, and Dorothy. She enjoyed swimming, going to the beach, and searching for unique treasures at thrift stores and garage sales.

Terri is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Yensz of Milford, NH; her children, William and his wife Erin Marie Blodgett of FL, Jennifer and her husband Matthew Adams of CT, Benjamin and his wife Laura Blodgett of NH, Rachel Yensz of MA, and Bradley and his wife Heather Demma of NH; her seven grandchildren; and her sister, Judy (John) York of MI. She was predeceased by her brother, William “BJ” Nolff, and her parents.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 State Route 101, Amherst, NH. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.

For those that are not able to attend the funeral service please follow this link for the livestream. http://www.youtube.com/

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Bernardine M. "Bunny" MercierBernardine M. “Bunny” Mercier, 68, resident of Amherst, NH, formerly of Milford, NH, died o...
12/05/2025

Bernardine M. "Bunny" Mercier

Bernardine M. “Bunny” Mercier, 68, resident of Amherst, NH, formerly of Milford, NH, died on December 2, 2025 at her home.

She was born on August 15, 1957 in Merrimack, NH, the daughter of Raymond Guay and Beatrice (Bennett) Guay.

Lovingly known as Ms. Bunny, she welcomed children into her home daycare for 38 years, creating a warm and nurturing environment where they could learn, grow, and feel truly loved. Her in-home childcare program became a trusted and cherished place for families in the community, thanks to her kindness, patience, and genuine devotion to every child she cared for.

When not working, Bunny loved baking, fondly referred to as “the cookie lady”, as she made dozens of cookies and her beloved whoopie pies. She enjoyed tending her many beautiful flower gardens, collecting precious moments, doing puzzles, and most especially spending time with her loving family.

Bunny was also a member of the Souhegan Valley Christian Church Amherst (formerly Amherst Christian Church) where her loving aura will be dearly missed in the community. Everywhere she went she filled the room with her loving and positive energy.

She was predeceased by her parents, as well as siblings Bonita Dobens, Raymond Guay, Ronald Guay, Richard Guay and Rodney Guay.

Family members include her loving husband of 38 years, Roger Mercier of Amherst, NH; her children, Faith Richard of Ocala, FL, Craig Maschio and wife Melissa of Anderson, SC and Bryan Mercier of Alburgh, VT; grandson, Colin Richard of Ocala, FL; siblings Rebecca and William Chickering of Haverhill NH, Brenda Thomas of Haverhill NH, Roberta and Yvon Lussier of Nashua NH, Roxann Drew of Dunstable MA, Russell and Mary Quinn of Westbrook ME, as well as Robert and Susan Guay of Pittsfield NH. Bunny is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless other lives that she touched over the years.

Memorial visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 2nd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, January 3rd from 12:00 to 4:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Gateways Autism Center in Nashua NH. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com

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Eugene C. CurtisEugene C. Curtis, 79, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on November 27, 2025, in the Elliot Hospita...
12/05/2025

Eugene C. Curtis

Eugene C. Curtis, 79, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on November 27, 2025, in the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH, after a period of declining health.

He was born on December 11, 1945, in Cambridge, MA, a son of the late Albert H. Curtis II and Anne (Simpson) Curtis.

Eugene was raised and educated in Weston, MA, and was a graduate of Northeastern University, with a degree in Engineering. He worked for many years at Sanders Associates, now known as BAE.

He married Diane L. Wills and together made their home in Amherst, NH for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping his neighbors, was able to fix anything, skiing, motorcycles and being with his family. As a teen, he was a counselor at Camp Union in Greenfield, NH. He taught swimming, sailing, and riflery. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife, Diane Curtis of Amherst, NH, his four sons and daughters-in-laws, David and his wife Monica Curtis of CT, Daniel and his wife Kimberly Curtis of VA, Andrew and his wife Lani of NH, Benjamin Curtis of NH, his twelve grandchildren, Abigail Curtis, Adam Curtis, Alison Curtis, Anna Curtis, Kai Curtis, Anderson Curtis, Zoë Curtis, Darchelle Curtis, Titus Curtis, Jack Curtis, Luca Curtis and Avery Curtis, his brothers, Paul Curtis, Alan Curtis, Jonathan Curtis, one sister, Penelope Curtis and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH, 03055. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Souhegan Valley Christian Church, 134 Hollis Road, Amherst, NH. Burial will be Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, MA.

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James C. Bell, Sr.James C. Bell, Sr., 87, longtime resident of Milford, NH, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 ...
12/04/2025

James C. Bell, Sr.

James C. Bell, Sr., 87, longtime resident of Milford, NH, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 in Nashua, NH after a battle with dementia.

He was born on August 9, 1938 in Goffstown, NH, the son of James R. Bell and Ione (Anderson) Bell.

Jim had worked for many years as an auto mechanic for Blanchard in Wilton, Drapers Chevrolet and Contemporary Automotive, Milford, NH.

Jim was a National Guard veteran.

He was a volunteer firefighter, having served the towns of Milford, Wilton and Greenville.

Jim was past president and long time member of Granite State Antique Auto Club.

Jim was a proud member of AA for 57 yrs. Jim enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, cruise nights and spending time with family.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Loretta J. Bell, who died in January 2025, and two brothers, Roy Bell and Roland Bell.

Family members include his four daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Kevin Shutt of Stewartstown, NH, Jeanette and Roger Comire of Milford, NH, Linda and Roy Creighton of Bennington, NH, Cheryl and Mike Taylor of Milford, NH; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa Bell of Milford, NH; fifteen grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brother Edward Bell of Charlestown, NH.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 1:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Share or Home Health and Hospice Care. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com

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Elizabeth S. FairbairnBeloved wife, mother and grandmother, Elizabeth S. Fairbairn of Amherst N.H. passed away on Novemb...
12/02/2025

Elizabeth S. Fairbairn

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Elizabeth S. Fairbairn of Amherst N.H. passed away on November 29, 2025, at Fairview Memory Care, Hudson NH, after a long illness surrounded by her family.

Liz was born August 19, 1941 in Margaretville N.Y., daughter of Norman and Jessie Garton Sanford. She was a graduate of Margaretville Central School, class of 1959, and from NY State University, at Oneonta, class of1963, with a BS degree in Elementary Education.

She is survived by her husband, LeRoy W. Fairbairn, and 2 children, daughter Carol Brooks and husband Donald, and son Michael A. Fairbairn and wife Paula. Liz is also survived by two grandchildren, Alan M. Fairbairn and Beth A. Brooks, and two step grandchildren, Tim Wright and Trevor Wright, and 2 great granddaughters, Calysta and Aurora, and nephew Frank Hart. She was pre-deceased by her sister Carol Lynne Hart, and nephew Bret Hart.

Liz taught for several years in Afton NY, before switching careers to work in public libraries at Sidney NY, and Amherst, NH for over 25 years. Liz loved gardening and travel. A highlight was a trip to the Holy Land and several other foreign countries, including 10 of the Canadian Provinces. Liz was a teacher at heart, always offering tips with recipes, gardening, and home care. She loved reading anything from mysteries to classic novels to a gardening magazine. She truly enjoyed children and her pet dogs, along with family time and a good game of pinochle.

She also was active in a former church. While there, formed a special needs group, to provide a safe place for people with disabilities. She also served on the board of trustees and led a couple’s club.

In her later years she and her husband spent many summers at their summer home on Shellcamp Lake in Gilmanton N.H. where she also served as the President of the Lake Association, and organized many group activities and dinners.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street in Milford, NH, a funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Andes N.Y. cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Southern N.H. Rescue Mission.

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Mary Ann MacKayMary Ann (Kimball) MacKay, 84, resident of Milford, NH, died November 27, 2025 after a nearly 10-year bat...
12/02/2025

Mary Ann MacKay

Mary Ann (Kimball) MacKay, 84, resident of Milford, NH, died November 27, 2025 after a nearly 10-year battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. She was born October 18, 1941 in Farmington, NH, to Lawrence H. and Lillian B. (Elliot) Kimball. At the young age of 4, she moved to the family farm in Alton, NH after losing her mother to complications from surgery, where she was raised by her father and grandmother.

Mary Ann graduated from Alton High School in 1959 where she was a cheerleader and also played on the basketball team. After traveling a bit with friends, she attended Margaret’s School of Cosmetology in 1961 in Concord, NH, followed by work in salons in Concord and in Melrose, MA. She met her future husband, Daniel E. MacKay in Alton, NH where they fell in love while waterskiing on Lake Winnipesaukee. They married in 1962, and moved to Milford in 1965, where they raised 3 children.

Mrs. MacKay will be well-remembered by kids who attended Milford schools, where she was proud to be a “lunch lady” for 24 years. Any of them that might have occasionally forgotten their lunch money will know that she would never let a kid go hungry on her watch, instead shuffling them through the line with a wink. After retiring from the school lunch program, she very much enjoyed working events alongside her daughter Lisa at Hampshire Hills for 12 years. She was delighted to have time to babysit the grandkids in her retirement years, spending hours playing, reading, cooking, and creating with them. She was most happy in her home, a new puzzle spread out on the table, or working in her garden.

Mary Ann was truly the matriarch of her family, who she loved more than anything. She was Grammie to not only her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but also to many of their friends, who she loved to meet. She was well-known for her strawberry jam, her ability to bring any neglected plant back to life, her clothing repair skills and her knack for removing a stubborn stain. Her thin and crisp Christmas Sugar Cookies were so sought-after that she started hiding a second batch to be sure there would be cookies on Christmas Day. She loved the beach, and in recent years rented a house big enough for the whole family to stay with her for a week in York, ME.

Mary Ann’s family would like to thank her whole medical team for the excellent care she received at Southern NH Medical Center and the Radiation Center, but most especially Dr. Gautami Rao and her staff at Foundation Hematology/Oncology, whose straight-forward advice and loving care was immeasurably valuable to her.

Mary Ann’s surviving family members include her children Lisa MacKay and partner Fred Drouin of Barnstead, NH, Scott MacKay of Hancock, NH, and Jennifer MacKay and husband Chris Mackie of Greenfield, NH; her brother Lawrence H. Kimball of Post Falls, ID; her brother- and sister-in-law John and Nancy MacKay of Nashua, NH; her grandchildren Stephanie Doyle of Portland, ME, Chelsea Doyle of Milford, NH, Halley Karlok and her husband Patrick Murphy of Wolfeboro, NH, Christopher W. Mackie of Milford, NH, Sara Mackie of Greenfield, NH and Sienna MacKay of Hancock, NH; her great-grandchildren Remy, Ellie, Ella and Daniel; nieces Sharon, Kathy and Nicole; and her cat Lucy. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel E. MacKay, her sister-in-law Kirsten Kimball, her brother- and sister-in-law William and Florence MacKay and her nephew David MacKay.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 1:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice, or to your local school’s unpaid lunch account fund. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com

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Ruth H. SmithRuth H. Smith, 89, longtime resident of Wilton, NH, died on November 18, 2025, at the Community Hospice Hou...
11/26/2025

Ruth H. Smith

Ruth H. Smith, 89, longtime resident of Wilton, NH, died on November 18, 2025, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, after a period of declining health.

She was born on February 24, 1936, in Fitchburg, MA, a daughter of the late Richard and Lila (Farrell) Gage.

Ruth was raised and educated in Wilton and graduated from High Mowing School. She worked for many years in HR at Hitchiners here in Milford.

She married Kenneth Smith and together had made their home in Wilton since the mid 1960’s. In retirement they enjoyed traveling, going to casinos, playing cards and being with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two stepchildren, Randy and Ricky Smith and her husband, Kenneth Smith.

Survivors include her son, Kevin Smith of Milford, NH, daughter, Linda Hogan of MA, stepdaughter, Tammy Earthly of TX and her grandchildren.

SERVICES: In accordance with her wish’s services are private. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Wilton, NH.

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Joseph J. "Papa Joe" OneailJoseph Jay “Papa Joe” Oneail, 67, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on November 22, 2025...
11/25/2025

Joseph J. "Papa Joe" Oneail

Joseph Jay “Papa Joe” Oneail, 67, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on November 22, 2025 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, surrounded by his adoring family.

He was born on September 9, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of John Oneail and Donna Mae (Hayes) Oneail. He was raised on Seabrook Beach, and graduated from Winnacunnet High School.

Joe was an amazing chef, starting at age 13 as a dishwasher at the Ashworth Hotel on Hampton Beach, leaving 10 years later as Executive Chef. He worked as Executive Chef for the Hilton Hotel in Merrimack, then as Corporate Chef for LPM Holdings (managing all Corporate cafeterias in NE). In 1995 he purchased the Milford Fish Market, then in 1999 opened Humble Pie of Milford, making and selling home cooked meals to go. In 2009, he moved his business to South Street and started Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen with his family, crafting specialty burgers with his own special seasoning.

Papa Joe most treasured his children, Travis and Kelsey, with whom he worked the business every single day. With Travis, he loved going to car shows and working on their 1965 Impala. With Kelsey, they regularly went exploring abandoned places and sea glass hunting. They are a testament to his love, and will continue his legacy running Papa Joe’s. With his wife of 40 yrs, he loved to travel, go out with friends, and enjoy their close family unit.

He was predeceased by his mother, Donna Mae Oneail, who died in 1971.

Family members include his adoring wife and sidekick, Marcelle (Verhoef) Oneail of Milford, NH; his son, Travis J.J. Oneail and fiancée Alicia Kincaid of Milford; his daughter, Kelsey Mae Oneail of Milford; his parents, John Joseph and Patricia Ann Oneail; brothers, John Oneail, Jeffrey Oneail, Jason Oneail, Jeremy Oneail, Ian Oneail; and a sister, Tanya Bailey.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 30th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Souhegan Valley Christian Church, 134 Hollis Road, Amherst, NH.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to SHARE Outreach, Inc., 1 Columbus Avenue, Milford, NH 03055, as they need help at this time of year. The family kindly asks that you please write a memory/story of Papa Joe and bring to the visiting hours for the family to take home and treasure.

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Nancy Anne (Powers) DanzingerNancy Anne (Powers) Danzinger, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Novem...
11/18/2025

Nancy Anne (Powers) Danzinger

Nancy Anne (Powers) Danzinger, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2025. Born on February 8, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Ivan H. and Elaine M. Powers of Houston, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Richard (Dick) Danzinger. She is remembered lovingly by her brother, Jonathan R. Powers, and his wife, Susan W., as well as her sister-in-law, Dee Danzinger.

Nancy was married to the love of her life, Richard Lee Danzinger of Des Moines, Iowa. They married on June 18, 1960, and together raised three sons of whom she was immensely proud.

Mimi, as her family affectionately called her, is survived by her children: Her three sons, Michael Danzinger and his spouse Lisa P. Danzinger, Jeffrey Danzinger and his spouse Kathleen Danzinger, and William Danzinger and his spouse Jeannine Hicks.

Nancy was a cherished grandmother to: Jeanine Lessard, Natasha (Terrance) Shepherd, Kaitlin (Cody) Alves, Sarah (Jarad) Scott, and Jack Danzinger.

She was a loving great-grandmother to: Taelyr Lessard, Nolan Alves, Carter Alves, Brendon Shepherd, Nora Alves, and Avery Shepherd.

Nancy’s life was defined by creativity, teaching, family, and a deep dedication to craft. She graduated from Maine Township High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, in 1957 and went on to attend Iowa State University, studying Home Economics with a concentration in Applied Art. She later earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, cm laude, from Boston University in 1980.

A gifted and passionate weaver, Nancy became a state-juried member of the New Hampshire League of Craftsmen, teaching weaving for the League in Nashua. She also taught at the Nashua Arts and Science Center and created countless wall hangings, apparel, and textile works from her studio for many years. Nancy shared her knowledge widely, teaching textile design and construction at Nashua High School, as well as weaving, color, and two- and three-dimensional fiber design at Rivier College. She also taught weaving at the Worcester Center for Crafts in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her students and fellow artists regarded her as both a talented creator and a generous mentor.

Nancy was a two-time president and longtime singer with the Manchester Choral Society. She also embraced her love of gardening, operating Greeley Gardens, a daylily farm where she cultivated over 12,000 daylilies in a wide variety of sizes and colors. At home, she maintained extensive gardens with more than 250 different daylily species.

Nancy was a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Milford, NH, and previously belonged to Unitarian Universalist congregations in Nashua, NH; Rochester, NY; Germantown, PA; and Manchester, NH.

Nancy lived a life of curiosity, kindness, creativity, and generosity. She touched countless lives through her teaching, her art, her music, her gardens, and her unwavering devotion to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Memorial visiting hours are on Saturday, November 29th from 2:00-4:00pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to SHARE Outreach at www.sharenh.org. This local charity held a special place in Nancy’s heart; she supported SHARE on many occasions throughout her life and deeply believed in its mission of helping neighbors in need. A gift made in Nancy’s memory will continue the spirit of generosity, compassion, and community service that she embodied so fully.

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