In loving memory of Nancy Ruth (Woodbury) Stearns, who passed away on September 16, 2024 after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on July 25, 1948, Nancy brought immense joy to those around her.
Growing up in Lowell, MA, Nancy was an active member in both Rainbow and Calvary Baptist Church. Nancy raised her family in Londonderry, NH, working as a sales manager for Queen’s Way, as well as a consultant at Fidelity Investments. She had a strong passion for fashion, fun, travel and adventure. But, the true light in Nancy’s life was her family and friends, and loved nothing better than spending time with them, enjoying good food, good conversation and good times.
Nancy’s journey touched the lives of so many, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength and resilience. Nancy’s unwavering spirit in the face of adversity was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kristen Coyne and her husband, William Coyne of Londonderry, NH and Lore Lena and her husband, Salvatore Lena of Higganum, CT; her sister, Susan Sandberg and her husband, Stephen Sandberg of Storrs, CT and her sister-in-law, Sandra Saunders of Hollis, NH. She is also cherished by her grandchildren, Dominic Lena, Christian Lena, Ciera Coyne and Aidan Lena, who will have many lifelong memories of their “adventures with Nanny”.
Nancy’s last days were spent at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, surrounded by an amazing staff and a parade of daily visitors including family, friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Community Hospice House at 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack, NH.
A service celebrating Nancy’s life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Orchard Christian Fellowship, 136 Pillsbury Rd., Londonderry, NH.