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Nancy Irving Obituary

Nancy B. Irving, of Glen Arm, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 90. She is survived by her children Susan (Terry) Taylor and Robert (Mary Catherine) Irving; grandchildren Rebecca (Greg) Kelly, Rachel (Alex) Tzomides, Stephen Irving, Christopher Irving and Elizabeth Irving; great-grandson Jonathan Thomas Tzomides; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Francis P. and Isabel (Strawbridge) Benson and her brothers Francis P, Benson, Jr., William T. Benson and Robert A. Benson. Her marriage to the late Robert W. Irving ended in divorce.

A family reception will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nancy's name may be made to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Thomas Young

October 26, 2025

Mary Catherine and Lizzy,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, grandmother. She had a nice long life and raised a beautiful extended family. Remember all that she did with you and for you, and she will live in your heart forever. The sadness you feel today will turn to happy memories in the years to come.

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