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Nancy Edstrom Obituary
PORTLAND – Nancy Joan Edstrom, 76, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2015. Nancy was with members of her devoted family. She died while at Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough.
Nancy was born in Georgetown, Conn. and was the eldest daughter of Carl and Agnes Hedin. She had a lifelong passion for music and had a long, successful career as a piano teacher and as an organist for several area churches including Most Holy Trinity in Saco, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Windham, and, most recently, St. Anthony's (St Hyacinth's) in Westbrook. She also loved teaching piano to countless students for over forty years.
Nancy graduated Staples High School, Westport, Conn. and studied music at several colleges and universities including Augustana College in Illinois, Uppsala College in New Jersey, and USC in Los Angeles.
She is survived by a sister, Diane Morlock of Connecticut; her children, Lisa Sawchuk, Jon Edstrom, Linnea Sottery, and David Edstrom, as well as their loving families. Nancy was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Robert Hedin. She is also survived by her former husband, Eric Edstrom.
Nancy enjoyed her travels to Europe, reading and spending time with her nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Marcus and Peter Sawchuk of Salt Lake City, Paulina, Britt, Kristina, and Annika Sottery of Portland, Lucas Edstrom, and Grace Edstrom of Biddeford. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage.
Her funeral will be held at St. Anthony's in Westbrook on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. Services will be preceded by visiting hours beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Hobbs Funeral Home of South Portland.
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Ann Marie St.Pierre Branigan
July 16, 2015
Lisa, John, Linea and David,
It is with such sadness that I learned of your mom's death yesterday. Our years of friendship will always hold a special place in my heart. I will remember her for her laughter and sense of humor, her talent of the music she shared with so many but mostly for the love she had for all of you. Please accept my deepest
sympathy for your loss.
Katie Ham
March 16, 2015
I was just thinking about Nancy today and googled her - very sorry to hear that she passed away. We were music colleagues for many years as well as friends. She was an awesome lady :)
Sharon Ross
March 2, 2015
Edstrom Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I was in Florida when it happened. I sang with her for many years at Our Lady's and always will remember all the good times we shared. She played at my father's funeral a few years ago and I was able to sing along with her and that is a moment I will never forget. My deepest symapathy to her family.
carmela holden
February 25, 2015
My dear sweet friend Nancy, such very sad news for me to hear. I can still hear your laughter, You will be missed more than you could know.
Joan & Peter Dube
February 21, 2015
It will always seem like you are going to look up from the piano just as I walk in for Mass!
Thank you dear friend! Enjoy the heavenly choir!
Sandi Buzzell
February 19, 2015
I was saddened to hear the news of your mom. She was always a joy to talk with. We had some wonderful discussions about church life and music and shared some good laughs along the way. My sincere condolences.
Sandi Buzzell
Maggie Maxell
February 19, 2015
Dave and Lauren,
I was so sorry to learn that Nancy had passed... She always made me smile ..her stylish clothes, especially the shoes and her love of music and her children and grandchildren are what I remember most.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. In grace and peace....
February 19, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the entire family on the loss of Nancy. I got to know her in her fading days and we became a great team. God Bless you all and thanks for being so kind to me too. Barbara Harvey
February 19, 2015
Dear Dave, Linnea, Jon, Lisa and Eric,
Sending our deepest sympathy to your families. We are so sorry for your loss.
Nancy had such love for her children and grandchildren and will be missed.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless your family.
Heather & Paul Webster
Amy Osterberg
February 18, 2015
David, I'm sorry to read the news of your Mom. It's a feeling that I know all too well. I remember your Mom from grade school playing her piano during chorus. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tanya Clark
February 18, 2015
Deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. She was an amazing woman . I have a lifetime of memories that I will treasure. Love and hugs to you all. xoxo
February 18, 2015
We are sorry to read of Nancys passing. She was a good neighbor for many years,and surely will be missed by many. Dave & Donna Irving
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