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Nancy DUNN Obituary
Age 62, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on April 25, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Cavan and Cameron; and her husband, Cavan. She leaves her mother, Marie Thorley; father, Francis Thorley; and her three brothers, Jack, David and Steven along with their wives; children and grandchildren.
Nancy graduated from Boston University and Rhode Island Anesthesia School. She had an extensive career at New England Baptist and Anna Jacques Hospital, providing anesthesia and care for the sick, as a Nurse Anesthetist at the highest level.
Nancy had a very full, happy life. She was a member of the U.S. National Women's Rugby Team and a World Champion! She traveled extensively, enjoyed golfing and skiing, but her most favorite thing to do was spending time with her husband, sons, family and friends.
For those of us who knew and loved Nancy, our lives were enriched by her positive, loving presence. She was one of the loveliest, kindest people to have walked the Earth. We feel privileged to have known her. She was truly an extraordinary person and will be missed by everyone.
Friends and family will be invited to a private Celebration of Life.
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for Nancy DUNN
Eduardo D´Agostino
May 5, 2025
Met Nancy 25 years ago at AJH. Lovely lady and colleague. Impressed by her modesty, willingness to help and will never forget her smile. As a professional, simple the best. God bless her and my condolences to Cavan and the two boys.
The Suggs Todd family
May 4, 2025
We are so sorry for the tremendous loss. Will keep those who loved Nancy in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Patsy Myles
May 4, 2025
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with your family. We never had the opportunity to meet Nancy but feel like we knew her from the news and updates in her life told to us by her proud father. She will be missed.
Carol & Bruce
May 4, 2025
Our deepest condolences. Bruce and I loved Nancy´s joyful nature and her intelligence. We shared some exciting rounds of golf with her and with Cavan. We will miss her lots. Sending love & sympathy to her family and friends.
Lisa Yeastedt
May 4, 2025
We are so sad to hear of Nancy's passing. We are sending lots of hugs and love during this unimaginable time for you all. Take care and god bless.
Tamyres
May 4, 2025
Nancy was the most amazing and lovely person I have ever met!!!
Leslie
May 4, 2025
Nancy was my roommate for 2 years and dear friend for the 4 years of our nursing school time at BU. She was funny, smart and very lovable. She had a very sweet and gentle way about her. ln all the time I knew her, I only saw Nancy get really angry once (not at me!). She was a sturdy shoulder to cry on and great drinking buddy. I will keep those details secret! Even though we were young, she had a lot of good common sense and didn't get rattled easily. I was so happy for her when I met her husband, Cavan, he was as nice as she was and Nancy deserved that. She only spoke well of Cavan and lovingly of her sons. Nancy showed me her beautiful new house a little over a year ago. If she was sick then, she never told me. I am so sorry she is gone. My love to you Cavan and condolences to Cam and Alex.
Sally McCraven
May 2, 2025
Always such a ray of sunshine, fun, calm, generosity. A wonderful friend. We met 25 years ago when our babies were in "buckets" as Nancy called them...and we had so much fun. She made everything fun. Her kindness came so naturally. Cavan, Alex and Cam....the McCraven family is so sorry for your immense loss. Sending lots of love. Celebrate all of your wonderful memories. xoxox
Mary Jo Kane (MJ)
May 2, 2025
Too much time passed- and still, I imagined how I´d see you again, and how you would be the same Nancy- wonderful, beautiful, disarming, graceful. For anyone who hadn´t the privilege of watching Nancy play rugby- she was an awesome force- quietly ruling the field in an era during which "Beantown" (her/our team) won six national championships. Many of those wins were because of her presence- she was a dominant jumper in line-outs; she commanded the scrum, and she wore the outfit better than anyone. We called her "Tiny".
To Nancy´s family and everyone else who knew her and loved her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Maureen Dooley
May 2, 2025
Sending many prayers, hugs and love to the Dunn and Thorley family. Nancy was such a sweet person inside and out and she will be dearly missed. I´ll never forget our first PSU tailgate with the lobsters! Always a class act! May you rest in peace lovely lady. Love from Seamus and Moe (Maureen) Dooley and family.
Ellen Moran
May 2, 2025
One of the kindest people I have had the pleasure to spend time with. Her smile and good humor lit up a room. I will miss her dearly.
Jo Ballem
May 2, 2025
I played rugby with Nancy . She couldn´t have been a better friend. I´m sorry for our loss.
Jane T.
May 2, 2025
I had the privilege of knowing Nancy for 22 years. I enjoyed the times I spent with her around our children, skiing together up in N. Conway and our annual end of summer birthday dinners. She was so very kind and caring-her loving care of the three elderly neighbor sisters comes to mind. She (and Cavan) raised two amazing boys. She was a wonderful person who will be missed by everyone.
Jane Kerr-Fernandez
May 2, 2025
I first met Nancy many years ago in a playgroup for our boys. I also had the honor to work with her for over 20 years. She was a bright, joyful, intelligent, kind person who gave wonderful care to her patients and always had time for you even when she was going through tough times herself. She truly was a gem. Thoughts and prayers for her family during this time of sorrow.
Liz
May 2, 2025
Love you beautiful my friend
Until we meet again
Jennifer Evansmith
May 1, 2025
Nancy made the lives of everyone around her better. She was an exemplary nurse anesthetist, providing kind and compassionate care to her patients. She was always offering to take difficult assignments or stay late, but we all knew that her family was her most important priority. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. I will miss her kind gentle way, but her impact on me and the rest of her AJH coworkers cannot be understated. We are all lucky to have been in her sphere and to be influenced by her. She was a strong woman of great character-she was simply the best.
Cleopatra Douglas
May 1, 2025
Nancy was like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day. Her Calm and friendly presence put everyone at ease. She always had a kind word to say, which endeared her to all who knew her. She was truly an incredibly good soul, one of the kindest, sweetest, and nicest people anyone could ever meet. Her passing has deeply saddened many people, and made the world a little less bright without her. My sincere condolences to her family. Nancy will be truly missed.
Barbara quirk
May 1, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lynne Terry
May 1, 2025
I have known and worked with Nancy for 20+ years. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. So talented in her work. She was one of the best nurse anesthetists. She cared deeply for her patients. Becoming friends with her over these years has meant so much. My heart is broken. An angel on earth is now an angel watching over us. God Bless you Nancy. Be at peace my friend.
Rob Martin
May 1, 2025
I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy nearly twenty years ago, when I first arrived at Anna Jaques Hospital. From the moment we met, her quiet grace, charm, good humor and humility had me hooked. Our team at work could not have asked for a more collaborative or generous colleague, and these same qualities made her an even better friend. Like everyone who knew her, we are heartbroken. Steve and I send our condolences to Cavan, Alex, Cam and her entire family.
Peter and Liz
May 1, 2025
White mountains Snow mobiles with Nancy Liz and Bear
Caroline Blackman
May 1, 2025
I will miss Nancy deeply. I had the pleasure of knowing her when her children were young. We were in a playgroup together. I looked forward to seeing her every Monday! Her kind and calm way always brightened my day. Nancy truly made a difference in this world. I hope her spirit will live on through those that loved her. Rest in peace sweet Nancy. I feel honored that I knew you. Caroline Blackman. To: Cavan, Cavan and Cam-the Blackman family sends their deepest condolences.
Bill & Jeanne Stax
April 30, 2025
Deepest sympathy,
Jeanne and Bill Stax
Jonnie Lyn Evans
April 30, 2025
Sending love and payers to you all
Nancy Justin
April 30, 2025
I worked with Nancy for many years in the APR at AJH . She was one of the most loveliest woman I´ve ever known So sweet , reserved and had the most quite sense of humor.. I admired her . Gods speed my friend .
David K
April 30, 2025
I´ll miss Nancy´s sincere smile and friendliness.
I´ll miss her stories about Cavan being accident prone ; but yet as a couple they could accomplish anything!
I´ll mis her willingness to do more than her share at work, volunteering to stay late or take extra Call. Nancy was a great colleague and friend,
God Bless you Nancy - We are all heartbroken.
Patricia Cummings
April 30, 2025
I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy first as a parent at RVCS and then as a teacher to Cam. Nancy was one of a kind. She was a loving mother, talented nurse, and a generous spirit. Rest in peace.
Jessica Heath
April 30, 2025
Nancy was such a kind, steady, warm person - everyone who met her was the better for it. We lost a great friend.
Vladimir Eisenberg
April 30, 2025
I knew Nancy for almost 25 years. She was a beautiful soul from inside and outside. Always ready to help, always with the smile.
All of us in Anna Jaques will miss her and will remember her forever
Gail Sebet
April 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss Nancy was always such a kind and loving person
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