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Nancy Kerrigan Obituary
Nancy was married to John Kerrigan for 62 years until his passing in November. Together, they built a loving family with their children, Kevin Kerrigan and Tammy (Kerrigan) Scarponi, along with her husband, Philip Scarponi. She was affectionately known as "MeMe" to her cherished grandchildren, Samantha and Dominic.
Throughout her career, Nancy worked at WHEB and several airlines at Pease before retiring from Sprague. She had a warm and welcoming spirit, making friends wherever she went. Known for her love of adventure and her role as the glue of the family, she and John hosted legendary Christmas Eve parties for 40 years, ensuring no one left hungry or thirsty.
Nancy is survived by her sisters Marlene Hudnall, Shirley Motherspaugh (Mike), Suzanne Sinclair (John), Pat Reed (Ken), and brother Laurence Robbins Jr., as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband John Kerrigan, parents, stepfather Ralph "Robbie" Robertson, and sister Janet Sawyer.
A Catholic Mass will be held on Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception (Corpus Christi Parish), 98 Summer St., Portsmouth, where her life will be honored and celebrated.
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Harold Buzzell
March 8, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Harold Buzzell
Kathleen Reed
March 5, 2025
Scarponi Family,
With sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mom, MIL and MeMe. We share in your profound grief. Forever in our hearts
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Bob & Kathleen Lessard
March 4, 2025
Our hearts are with you all at this difficult time. Nancy was a wonderful Mother, wife, Meme and friend she will be deeply missed. Thinking of all of you. Love Bob & Kathy Lessard
Martha Jones
March 3, 2025
Tammy and the Scarponi family, my deepest condolences on the great loss of your mother, mil and meme. I know you all were so close and Tammy, you were such a help to her especially with her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Your love for her was apparent to all. May your memories be loving ones that provide support you during your grief. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Diane & Chuck Anderson
March 3, 2025
To the Scarponi Family, we send our sympathy on the loss of your Mother, MIL and Meme.....She was such a wonderful and fun women.
I remember Chuck playing jokes on her. She was a great sport.....
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