Nancy J. Linney

Nancy J. (Ladue) Linney, 88, of Keene, NH passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2024, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon after suffering a fall at home.

She was born November 1, 1936, in Plattsburgh, NY, daughter of Frances and Hannah (Ryan) Ladue, and raised in Chazy, NY. Nancy was valedictorian of her Chazy Central Rural School and graduated from State University of New York Teachers College at Plattsburgh.

She married William (Bill) J. Linney on August 22, 1959. While they started their family in Menands, NY, they also resided in Plattsburgh, East Greenbush, and Malone, NY before making New Hampshire their permanent residence. In addition to teaching first and second grades, she worked at CVS, Mastronardi Chiropractic, Kapiloff Insurance Agency, and Anderson & Gilbert, all in Keene NH.

Nancy was an avid knitter, sewist, crossword enthusiast, Jeopardy fan, and reader, passing her love of books to her children. She loved the chaos of family get-togethers. Nancy's Catholic faith was very important to her; she was an active member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Keene, and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality.

She is survived by William, her husband of 65 years; 4 children, Kathy Schnyer (husband Steve), Mary Linney, Sarah Bryant (husband Jay), and Joseph Linney; 2 grandchildren, David Schnyer (Hayley Frazier), and John Schnyer; 2 great grandchildren, Thatcher and Charlotte Schnyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Joe Ladue (wife Anita) of Highland NY, and sister Kathryn Baughn (husband Wes) of Peru NY.

Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 20 at Cheshire Family Funeral Home, and a funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 21 at St. Margaret Mary Church, both in Keene NH. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you read to your children and help keep your elderly parents mentally and physically fit. Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.