Nancy "Charest" Picone

Nancy "Charest" Picone obituary, Methuen, MA

Nancy "Charest" Picone

Nancy Picone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - North Andover on Feb. 12, 2026.
Nancy was born and raised in Methuen, MA. to Leo and Ruth (Bower).

She attended Methuen public schools and maintained a wide circle of friends throughout her life, thanks to her warm social spirit and her participation in the local drum and bugle corps along side her husband, Peter.

Nancy was a home daycare provider for many years on Forest Street in Methuen, and enjoyed caring for children, many of whom are still her friends!

She will be fondly missed by her loyal family, and caring friends.

Nancy leaves behind her devoted family, husband Peter Picone, her children

Michelle Rademacher (Karl) of Methuen, MA; Pam Picone of Hampton, NH., Gina Fernandez of Methuen, MA and Peter Picone (Lisa) of Lancaster, NH; Also, sister in law Bev Charest of Moultonborough, NH and many loving grand children and great grand children who will dearly miss their Nana.

She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Maria Castro and

her brother Reverend Ed Charest.

Memorial services are private.

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

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