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Nancy A. Hinkley
February 27, 2020

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Nancy A. (Magao) Hinkley, 72, of New Bedford died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, daughter of Mary Doris (Baptista) Magao and the late Antonio Magao, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life.

She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1964, Annhurst College, class of 1968, and received her Master of Education degree from Bridgewater State College in 1975.

Nancy was employed by New Bedford Public Schools for nearly 40 years. She was a longtime elementary educator, an adjustment counselor at Pulaski School, and later worked with the Early Childhood program. She was also formerly employed by Suzette Realty.

She is survived by her mother and her long-time companion, Michael G. Oliveira.

Her visitation will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 10-11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's memory may be made to Lighthouse Animal Shelter, 596 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes
495 Park Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-994-0100