Nancy (Whitney) Rickard, 93, of Franklin died peacefully October 23. She was the wife of the late Norman E. Rickard.
Born in Lynn, May 4, 1930, the daughter of the late Watson and Maude (White) Whitney, Nancy was raised in Lynn and had lived in Norwood for many years. She had also lived in Naples, Maine, and Walpole prior to coming to Franklin.
She was graduate of Bridgewater State College and had been a teacher in the Norwood Public Schools.
She is survived by her children, Wesley Rickard and his wife Alice of Franklin and Wendy Rickard Bruso and her husband Lou of Webster. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew and Allan Rickard.
Services will be private.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Animal Rescue League of Boston 55 Anna's Place Dedham, MA 02026.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).