Nancy E. (Murch)

Nancy E. (Murch) Butler, age 56, of Derry, NH, formerly of Tewksbury, MA, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH.

Born in Malden, MA, on June 14, 1969, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Richard N. and Carolyn H. (O'Neill) Murch. One of three siblings, she was raised and educated in Tewksbury, MA, where she formed many lifelong friendships. Nancy was a proud graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School, Class of 1986.

In 1993, Nancy married her sweetheart, Jeffrey A. Butler. The couple settled in Derry, NH, where they made their home and raised two wonderful children who were her greatest pride and joy. Nancy loved her community and was blessed with a circle of wonderful friends and neighbors.

Family was the heart of Nancy's life. She showered her loved ones with unconditional love and support, offering guidance, strength, and encouragement. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend; she was always ready to lend a hand or a kind word.

Before health challenges led her to retire, Nancy worked as a property manager for KS Partners, a commercial real estate company. Known for her strong work ethic, dependability, and warm personality, she was both respected and cherished by her colleagues.

Nancy possessed a natural artistic talent-she loved to draw and paint, creating beautiful works that she shared proudly with family and friends. Her creativity, spunky spirit, kindness, and unwavering faith will forever be remembered by all who knew her.

Nancy is survived by her devoted husband, Jeffrey Butler; her beloved children, Ryan Butler of Derry, NH, and Kaylee Butler of Fall River, MA; her dear siblings, Richard Murch, Jr. and his wife Leigh of Londonderry, NH, and Christine Cole and her husband Richard of Lisbon Falls, ME. She also leaves behind many cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Nancy adored her "fur babies," especially her dog, Blue and she treasured the memory of her best friend, the late Melissa Souza.

Family and friends are invited to gather for Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 17th, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 18th, at 10:00 a.m. at Tewksbury United Methodist Church, 2335 Main St. (Rte. 38), Tewksbury, MA, followed by interment in Tewksbury Cemetery, Tewksbury, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's memory may be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

Messages of condolence for the family may be left on our website at www.nicholsfuneralhome.com.