Nancy Sullivan, 86, of Londonderry, NH passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 after a long illness. She passed away in the comfort of her son’s home in Florida surrounded by her children and surviving sister.
Nancy was born in Derry, NH, on January 29, 1935, a daughter of William C. and Leona (Rowell) Gray. She was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1952. Following graduation, Nancy began her career at Fleet Bank where she worked for 33 years before retiring as Vice President / Branch Manager. She was very active in the Derry community. Nancy volunteered to be involved with many organizations and committees and was honored as Citizen of the Year for her commitments. She was an active member of the St. Peters Episcopal Church of Londonderry.
Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Sullivan, Nancy is survived by two daughters, Kathi Sullivan of Fort Myers, FL and Joanne Green and her husband Jim of Boswell, OK; four sons, Kevin Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, and Tim Sullivan and his wife Michelle, all of Fort Myers, FL and Jeffrey Sullivan and his wife Jo Ellen of Londonderry; eight grandchildren, Bill and Dan Bisson and Tyler, Kylie, Kolby, Madison, Ethan, and Nathan Sullivan; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Wyatt Sullivan, her sister Sally (Gray) Lovell, two brothers in-law, Tom Chase, and Jack Sullivan and his wife Rose, one sister-in-law, Cyndi Gray as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Mary (Gray) Aubin and Janice (Gray) Chase, and two brothers James Gray and Sam Gray.
Upon retirement, Nancy and Sully enjoyed traveling with friends throughout the US and abroad. They spent most of the winter months in Florida. They enjoyed being active in the lives of their grandkids, attending sporting events and school activities. Nancy also enjoyed staying in touch with her classmates from Pinkerton, always interested in the social aspects of the alumni. She enjoyed getting together with friends for coffee, many of whom she had known for 30-70 years either from community organizations or classmates. Nancy will be greatly missed. A few of us were fortunate enough to call her mom, Nana or Aunt Nancy, and many just Nancy.
Calling hours were held on Thursday May 13, 2021 from 4 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. At the family’s request, it is suggested that those in attendance wear face masks and maintain social distancing while in the funeral home. Funeral services were held Friday May 14th at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.