Nancy Ann Skramstad

Nancy Ann Skramstad "Nance" (nee Milewski), 62, of Collingswood, NJ passed away on November 6, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with a rare variant of Alzheimer's.

Nancy was born on April 22, 1960 to Joseph and Maria Milewski in Camden, NJ. She grew up in Gloucester, NJ, where she cherished spending time with her Italian and Polish family, helping at the family nursery, and enjoying large family dinners every Sunday.

Nancy attended Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. At the Mount, Nancy met lifelong friends and her future husband, developed an enthusiasm for running, and pursued her passions for reading and learning about the world through her study of English and History.

After college, Nancy and her husband lived in Los Angeles, Norway, New Jersey, and Massachusetts and had two daughters, Anne and Christina - her "bushy-boos". Nancy fell in love with being a Mom and spread her devotion to motherhood through mothering groups she hosted at her home and through Jewish Family & Children's Service.

Nancy's love for life took her all over the world, but she felt most at home in Cambridge, MA where she frequented Club Passim, dined at Casablanca, and attended the Revels every Christmas. She spent her summers in Ocean City, NJ hosting family and friends for extended stays, reading voraciously on 4th Street beach, and enjoying Kohr Brothers while strolling on the boardwalk. Nancy's passion for running led her to finish multiple marathons and helped her to navigate her illness as she took pleasure in long walks through her neighborhood. Most of all, Nance loved her children and grandchildren, with whom she shared her love of music, fantastic taste in movies, and playful sense of humor. Her warm laughter and kindness will help guide her daughters and grandchildren as they begin their next stage of life without her. Nancy was known for her close friendships and compassionate love for everyone she knew. Her family meant the world to her and she fostered that connection through frequent trips to Pennsylvania to visit her siblings. She wanted her family and friends to know she loved them deeply.

Nancy leaves behind her daughters Anne (Kevin) Killelea and Christina Skramstad (Glenn Gallagher), her beloved grandchildren Mae, Norah, and Matty Killelea, her siblings Joe, Patti, and Cathy, and her nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, Nancy's daughters request any donations be made to Hilarity for Charity, which supports the caregivers of people with dementia-related illnesses.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Keefe Funeral Home at 2175 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140. There will be a wake from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM with a service to follow.