She has been a resident of the Brunswick area for more than 60 years previously from Kingston, MA. On July 19, 1958, Nancy was married in Brunswick to Ronald O. Otis. Nancy’s #1 priority in life was her family.
She worked for many years in Banking with Brunswick Savings Institution/ Coastal Bank, and then transitioned to the Bowdoin College Admissions Office. She was loved and appreciated every step of her life. Her dedication to caring for her husband, Ron during his battle with diabetes showed her passionate devotion and character. Her volunteer work at United Methodist Church and Respite Care showed her charitable spirit to others.
She loved to sit with a romance novel or watch the Red Sox and Patriots when she was relaxing. She was always there for her family and friends and will be forever missed.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald O. Otis, and her parents Ralph and Wilhelmina Benson.
She is survived by her children, Tom Otis and his wife Jeanne, Kevin Otis and his wife Gina, and Debbie Davis and her husband Steve, a brother, Scott Benson and his wife Elizabeth, sisters, Paula Bouchard and her husband Al, and Chris Barnes and her husband Bill, her grandchildren, Alex Otis, Tanner Otis, Jessica Bussell, Samantha Otis, Hope Toothaker, Damien Toothaker, Aaron Davis, and Carrie Palilla, her great grandchildren, Alani, Melani, Mylee, Madelyn and Mia.
Visitation will be held Sat. April 15th from 1:00pm to the 2:00pm service with Rev. Sharon Lovejoy officiating at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St. in Brunswick. You may leave a note of condolence for the family at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.
Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to either the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), or the United Methodist Church, 320 Church Rd., Brunswick, ME 04011.
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