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NANCY GERRY Obituary

GERRY--Nancy Whitney, 95, of Boca Grande, FL and Fishers Island, NY died September 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Averell Gerry and her son, Averell. She is survived by her children: Sheldon, Ann, Nancy, and Richard; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be private. Memorial Services in Boca Grande and Fishers Island will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to: Foxcroft School, The Henry and Nancy Gerry Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5555, Middleburg, VA, 20118; Island Health Project, Box 344, Fishers Island, NY 06390; Boca Grande Health Clinic, P.O. Box 517, Boca Grande, FL 33921.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Bruce McCashin

October 2, 2012

The McCashin family joins in the sadness at the loss of dear Mrs. Gerry, a fine lady who did so much for steeplechasing and all the lives around her.

Sharon and Bob Blanchard

September 30, 2012

Bob and I were so sadden to hear of the loss of our dear friend, Nancy. We were so blessed to have had the privilege of having her in our lives. What an amazing grand lady! She will be missed by so many.

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