Nancy N. Brink

1963 - 2015

Our family is sad to inform you of the passing of Nancy Newton Calhoun Brink, 52, of West Hartford. She was the best mother, daughter, sister, wife or friend anyone could have asked for. In Nancy's special way, she touched so many people's lives with her kind and generous heart, and extremely loving spirit. She would always be the first to help a friend, never hesitating to lend a hand and offer a smile. Her presence on earth will be dearly missed. Nancy was born Friday, February 1, 1963 in Suffield, CT to Jose Machado Calhoun and Sallie Calhoun VanItallie. Nancy lived in Suffield for a short time, later moving to West Hartford to spend the rest of her life. She attended the Renbrook and Kingswood Oxford Schools, playing softball, but her true passions were soccer and skiing, which she pursued actively throughout her life. Nancy graduated from UCONN with a bachelor's degree in Communications in 1985. On August 25, 1990, Nancy married the love of her life, Phillip Ames Brink. Over the following 25 years they raised three wonderful daughters (Avery, Paige, & Mackenzie) and built a tremendous life together. Her family was always at the heart of everything that Nancy did, which she artfully balanced with her career. Nancy's career began briefly at WFSB, Channel 3 in Hartford, and then following in her father's footsteps, she went into banking, beginning as a Customer Service Representative with Connecticut National Bank in West Hartford Center. Nancy worked for a variety of other institutions, ultimately finishing her banking career as a branch manager for Webster Bank. For the past 15 years Nancy was indispensable as the office administrator with Coldwell Banker in West Hartford Center. While there, she developed a host of friends and relationships that went well beyond the office. Nancy always expressed how grateful and lucky she was to work with such a talented group of individuals. The care and concern from her friends and co-workers in her final days has been truly overwhelming and heartwarming. Nancy leaves behind her husband, Phillip and three daughters - Avery, Paige & Mackenzie Brink, Sister - Cecilia Calhoun and her husband Robert Firger, Brother - Jose Machado Calhoun, Jr., sister-in-law Julie Brink Neistat, husband Mark, brother-in-law Todd Brink, her greatly loved nieces and nephew, as well as Darby, her beloved dog. A Memorial Service in honor of Nancy's beautiful life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the scholarship fund in Nancy's name at Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester, CT. where Nancy, and then her three children all spent wonderful summers making fond memories and great friendships. To donate online, please go to: http://donatetohazen.kintera.org/nancybrinkmemorial Nancy, you are loved to the moon and back, and all around the stars!