Nancy Lynn Peterson

1941 - 2021

Nancy Lynn Peterson, 80, of South Windsor and South Lyme, CT passed away peacefully October 30th after a long and courageous battle with Ovarian cancer. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Mark Peterson, who passed away in April. Nancy was born March 29, 1941 to Norman and Dorothea (Steese)Travis and was raised in Manchester, CT, graduating from Manchester High School and attending Manchester Community College. Nancy was a steadfast supporter of the community and her family. She volunteered for many local organizations including the MMH Gift Shop, SW Republican Town Committee, Nearly New Shop, Christ the King Church and St. Margaret Mary Church. She could always be found at any event that her children and grandchildren were participants and was always the loudest cheerleader. Nancy loved to travel with her husband, Mark and they were fortunate to live in Paris, France. As much as they loved to roam, they also spent over 40 summers at Point O' Woods Beach where they formed many long-lasting friendships. She leaves behind her children, Laurie von Schmidt, Kurtis (Debra) Peterson, Andrew (Laura) Peterson. Her grandchildren Alissa Savage-Paul, Tara von Schmidt, Brooke Peterson and Paige Peterson, Matthew Peterson and Samuel Peterson. She also leaves her great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Ariana Savage and Finn Paul. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM directly in Saint Agnes Church, 22 Haigh Ave., Niantic, CT 06357. Burial to follow in Point O'Woods Cemetery, Old Lyme, CT. The family would like to thank her caregiver/nurses Jennifer Jones and Deidre Sommerer whose loving care and friendship eased her pain and brought her happiness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nancy's name may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (ORCA) at www.ocrahope.org or Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow at www.adaptiveatsnow.org.