Nancy Girard Kimble

Nancy Girard Kimble (warmly known as Nan and Granny), age 78, passed away in King George, VA on Friday, November 10 while resting comfortably. Born in New York City, she was raised in Westfield, NJ by Virginia, and Maurice (Mike) Girard, along with her two sisters Judy and Carol. She graduated Westfield HS in 1963 and continued her studies at Colby College in NH, graduating in 1965. She returned to Westfield after graduation and married her high school sweetheart Fred Kimble (WHS '61) and moved back to Westfield in 1971 to raise their son and daughter, Mike, and Trish.
Nancy worked as a bookkeeper for two local doctor's offices for a number of years before retiring. Nancy and Fred eventually moved to Clinton, NJ for several years, and then retired to King George, VA to be closer to her two grandchildren, Tyler and Drew, who live in VA with her son Mike and his wife Abby. Granny never missed a grandchild's birthday and frequently attended their various sports games throughout the seasons. She loved her grandchildren very much and was very proud of their accomplishments. She was an excellent babysitter and dog sitter, spoiling both equally.
Nancy loved the ocean and beach, spending a lot of time at the Jersey Shore soaking in the sun and eating seafood. In retirement she travelled along the east coast shoreline with her son's family as well as with her sister Judy and her husband Roger, particularly enjoying Hilton Head and Cape Cod. She especially enjoyed the occasional trip to St Maarten, sitting on the beach and staring at the ocean with a pina colada in hand.
She loved dogs, seemingly the bigger the better. She treated dogs like her children, with love and with a little treat always nearby. She also enjoyed horseback riding on trails in NJ and Virginia and volunteered with Fred at Lord Stirling Stable in NJ to help in some of their adult and youth programs. She always loved seeing horses on farms as she drove by and got excited when spotting deer. She was a lover of wildlife, except for snakes.
Nancy was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westfield before moving to St Helen's, and then became involved with St Mary's Church in Fredericksburg VA. after relocating to Virginia.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 57 years Fred Kimble, their son Mike and his wife Abby, her grandchildren Tyler and Drew, and her oldest sister Judy. Nan was preceded in death by her daughter Trisha and her sister Carol.
Arrangements are being handled by Dooley Colonial Funeral Home in Westfield NJ, with viewings on Friday November 17th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Family and friends may gather at Dooley Colonial Home on Saturday, November 18th between 10am and 1030am. Interment and a committal service will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield.
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