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Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

400 Main Street

Manchester, Connecticut

Nancy Pilver Obituary

Nancy (Kennedy) Pilver, 69 of Manchester, wife of the late Louis "Larry" Pilver, died Saturday, (May 10, 2003) surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Manchester January 25, 1934, daughter of the late Duncan and Phyllis (Henry) Kennedy, she lived most of her life in Manchester and was a graduate of Manchester High School Class of 1952. Nancy was a very active member of her community and volunteered to help and serve on committees and as an officer for many church, civic, political and charitable organizations. She was an active member of the Center Congregational Church and was involved in the Manchester Historical Society, the Pride-In-Manchester Week Committee, Heritage Day Committee, the Manchester Library Board, the Republican Town Committee and the Republican Women's Club. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society, Manchester Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary, and most importantly was very involved with breast cancer research organizations. Nancy was the State Legislative Chair for the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition and was instrumental in starting State legislation for the check-off box for breast cancer contributions on income tax forms, "Drive-Thru-Mastectomies" breast cancer insurance coverage, and introduced legislation for a breast cancer automobile license plate. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Mike Yankowski of Manchester and Cindy and Rich Peyman of Willington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Karen Pilver of Manchester and Robert and Rebecca Pilver of Willington; four grandchildren, twin granddaughters Lindsey and Corey Pilver and Donnie and Amanda Peyman; and several nieces. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother and sister, David Kennedy and Patricia Kennedy. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. at the Center Congregational Church, 11 Center Street, Manchester. Burial will follow in the East Cemetery, Manchester. Friends may call at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester, Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Research Coalition, 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 1060, Washington, D.C. 20036 (www.natlbcc.org). To sign the online guest book or for directions to the funeral home go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Pilver

22 Entries

Sylvia Rickard

May 19, 2003

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nancy's family and friends. The people of Connecticut have lost a great breast cancer advocate and friend. May she rest in peace and her family find strength in the outpouring of love and respect we all felt for Nancy. Sylvia Rickard, Utah Breast Cancer Network

Ken and Nancy Shuba

May 16, 2003

My wife, Nancy, and I, met Nancy Pilver on our cruise celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, in 2001. Her and her shipmates, "The Fun Bunch" were some of the craziest,good time people we ever met. Sharing sunsets, singing Karaoke, and laughing on the beach with her were some great moments in our lifetime, and we will never forget her. Our loss, is Heaven's gain...and God has another Angel by his side! Our deepest sympathy to her family members. Be proud,to be a part of her. She was a great lady, and thru all her efforts, she always shared her heartfelt love of life, with everyone she met.

Please accept our prayers,

Ken & Nancy Shuba

Sue DeStefano (Balesano)

May 16, 2003

Steve: My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Chickie and Joe Henderson

May 15, 2003

Our prayers and sympathy are with your entire family. We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother.

Susan Moreno

May 14, 2003

On behalf of the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition we would like to extend our sympathy to Nancy's family and friends. She truly was a great woman, who gave her all in the eradication of breast cancer. We thank you for letting Nancy into our lifes, and her contribution in her work with the National Brest Cancer Coalition. Through her efforts, womens lifes have and will change for the better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Nancy.

Fondly,

Susan Moreno

Legislative Committee Chairperson

Florida Breast Cancer Coalition

Jann Dalton

May 14, 2003

Nancy was a wonderful woman and it was my pleasure to know and work with her on many women's health issues, especially Breast Cancer. Her genuine interest in people made it easy to get to know her, and she always made space for newcomers, even in large coalitions where it is sometimes difficult to be heard. I will always remember her friendship and kindness to me when I was just starting out. She was also very fair and was generous in listening to and supporting additional worthy causes. I have been missing her during her illness and will continue to miss her. A great lady that it was my pleasure to honor and know in some small way.

Barbara Smith

May 14, 2003

I had the pleasure of working with Nancy and she encouraged me to fight the fight against breast cancer. I was also one of the recipants of the Nancy Pilver Heroine Award. I feel like we are all warriors in the battle. She like so many has passed the baton on to the next "sister" to finish the race. I will keep the family in my prayers. Just know that she is with God and he has said to her well done my faithful servant!

susan heacox

May 14, 2003

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Cindy/Rich and her family. She is now in Gods hands and will be a angel in Heaven. The Heacox Family

Willington Ct

Joann Pappaceno

May 14, 2003

Linda, Cindy and family,

Mom and I were so blessed to have known Nancy even for that short amount of time and under those circumstances. We are so glad to have shared that time with her. Please know that we are so sorry for your loss and also feel it. She was a brave and great woman who will be missed by many. Please try to come see us this summer like we had planned and keep in touch. Connie, Joann and Harriet Pappaceno

Barbara Cooney Oliver

May 13, 2003

Y-ME of Connecticut Breast Cancer Organzation extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Nancy Pilver.

We knew her well. She was a Hotline Volunteer for our organization for many years, counseling women around the state who had breast cancer. She could always be counted on to assist and inspire others.

Nancy was a great lady. We will miss her.

Y-ME of Connecticut Board of Directors and Staff.

Barbara Cooney Oliver,

Executive Director

Branford

MRI Department

May 13, 2003

Karen and Steve,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joyce Peyman

May 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy to you all. Although I can not be there with you to share your sorrow, you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you have been through all the days of Larry and Nancy's struggles. Now they are together again.

With sincerest deep love. Joyce

Janet Phelps

May 12, 2003

Nancy was a wonderful and careing friend. We met while working for the lst Heritage Day celebration. I help campaign for her last year. She help me during my first year of breast cancer. She'll be missed.

Kate Mora

May 12, 2003

I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Take care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kate, Wayne, Jason, Jessie, and James Mora

Janet Schaeneman

May 12, 2003

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a former CBT/BNE co-worker of mine and we maintained a special friendship. She was truly proud of each one of you, as I am sure you know. May you continue to be inspired and comforted by her love for each one of you. I feel blessed to have shared her friendship. Nancy leaves many wonderful gifts to this world. God bless each of you.

Much love,

Janet

Hemmerda Edwards

May 12, 2003

Nancy was a true friend and hard worker. Our prayers are with your family at this time

Love

Doug and Hemmerda Edwards

JANICE AND WILLIAM BUTLER

May 12, 2003

SHE WAS SUCH A DEAR FRIEND...WE CAN ONLY SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND FEEL YOUR SORROW....SHE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH...LOVE JANICE AND BILL

Lori Littmann

May 12, 2003

My heart and prayers go out to Nancy's family and friends. She was a pillar of strength to those of us who are fighting breast cancer. She will be missed.

Verna Rufini

May 12, 2003

Remembering with fondness a long ago friend while living in Bolton.

Kathy Knox

May 12, 2003

Nancy has been a friend to my mother, Alyce, since high school. Nancy also helped me through my experience with breast cancer. I am so happy and thankful that my Mom had such a wonderful friend for so many years and will always remember how much she helped me. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Pilver Family.

Love,

Kathy Knox

Elaine and John Fijal

May 12, 2003

Our sympathy and prayers go out to Cindy and her family.

Holmes Funeral Home

May 12, 2003

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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