BUXTON - Nancy Maria Wood, 77, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday June 24th. She was born in Lewiston on March 11th, 1946 the daughter of Stephen and Olga (Kyllonen) Starbird. In her younger years, Nancy worked in various roles at a few different banking institutions. She loved reading, crafting, puzzles, watching birds, and tending to her gardens.
Nancy is survived by siblings David Starbird & companion Elaine Gammon, Sylvia Normand & husband George, and Patricia Norsworthy & husband Torrance; daughter Jennifer (McLaughlin) Milne & her husband Chris, stepson Bruce Wood Sr. & his wife Gladys, stepdaughter Roxanna Pratt & her husband Dick; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Olga and Stephen Starbird, her sister Susan Starbird, and husband Frank Wood.
Special thanks to the Maine Cancer Center, Hospice of Southern Maine, and family who helped with her care over the past year including Bruce, Gladys, Amy, Sylvia, Chris, Jen, and Hannah & Faith who were the light of her life.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday July 1st from 10 AM – 12 noon, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon to celebrate Nancy’s life at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Burial will follow at Pine Grove (North Buxton) Cemetery, on Cemetery Road. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Buxton Fire Association – Rescue Account, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, Maine 04093.