Monica N. “Nancy” Willey, 85, of Manchester, NH, passed Thursday December 28, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 7, 1938 in Lawrence, MA. Nancy and her husband Francis “Bud” Willey lived for 50 years in Auburn, NH prior to moving to FL and later back to Manchester. She enjoyed bowling but her favorite hobbies were going to yard sales and sewing. Monica was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Francis "Bud" Willey, four children, Kevin Willey, Keith Willey and wife Emma, Bruce Willey and wife Marsha, and Sharon Leary; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many extended family. She was predeceased by an infant daughter Linda Willey.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 4 – 6pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH with a service to begin at 6pm in the funeral home. The burial will be in the spring in the Village Cemetery in Auburn.