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Nancy Smith Obituary
New Ipswich, NH — Nancy E. Smith, 73, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 4, 2021.
She was born on January 23, 1948, in Newton, MA to Coburn and the Late Sarah Ellingwood. She grew up in Wayland, MA. After school, Nancy became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent many years with Birchwood Rehab Clinic in Fitchburg, MA. She spent most of her nursing career caring for the elderly and she was really dedicated to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Nancy made a huge impact on her patients and their families. Her tremendous love for her family and her ability to always put others needs before her own will be greatly missed. She found great pride and much joy in her grandchildren. After retirement she found tremendous joy in spending her summers in Bailey Island, Me and her winters in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Wherever Nancy would go, she was sure to take her kind heart and sense of humor.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Ellingwood.
Nancy is survived by the love of her life for thirty-three years, Roger Toothaker, her father, Coburn Ellingwood, her sons; Brain Smith (Desire Wilson) of Gilbert, AZ, Barry (Jennifer) Smith of Westminster, MA, her stepsons; Jeff (Donna) Toothaker of Ashburnham, MA, Jason Toothaker (Teresa Graham) of Winchendon, MA, her brother, Coburn Ellingwood II (Pam), from Vergennes, VT, her grandchildren; Jackson, Brady, Keller, Delaney, Paige, Dylan, and Miranda, and her nephew Coburn Ellingwood III.
A celebration of life will be held in Bailey Island, ME on a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's memory to The Gardner Animal Shelter 899 W Broadway, Gardner, MA, 01440 or Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/
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Mary Lou Naylor LPN
January 15, 2022
I worked with Nancy for 5 years at The Highlands Nursing Home! Both our loved were for the Alzheimer´s patients! Nancy was an innovator and had so much insight into the residents. She played music for them . We danced with them. We had so much fun with her ideas and made the patients so happy!! She was funny and so nice!! Love you Nancy!! I´ll never forget you!! My condolences to her family and especially her love of her life Roger
Jane Cefole Walsh
December 22, 2021
My first job was as a nurses aid at Birchwood Manor. I will always remember Nancy being so beautiful and kind. She had a great smile and was always so helpful as I was learning my new. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, I always admired the way she cared for and treated the residents with so much kindness and compassion. I took most all she taught me throughout my own career. My deepest condolences to her family.
The Cournoyer Family
December 21, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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