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Nancy L. Vorce

1931 - 2024

Nancy L. Vorce obituary, 1931-2024, Orange, MA

BORN

1931

DIED

2024

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Witty's Funeral Home

158 South Main Street

Orange, Massachusetts

Nancy Vorce Obituary

Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce

ORANGE, MA - Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce, 93, formerly of Columbia Avenue, died on Saturday evening, September 7, 2024 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

Born in Orange on March 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward Porter Sr. and Doris (Anderson) Porter and attended Orange Schools and was a member of the Orange High School Class of 1948.

Nancy was married to James Vorce who predeceased her in 2000.

Nancy was a commercial insurance agent and retired in 1995.

A member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #172, she also belonged to the Gold Star Wives of America.

Nancy enjoyed family and friends, as well as going to the casinos and playing cards.

Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Piragis, of Winchester, NH; son, Jay Vorce and his wife Gail, of Orange; grandchildren, Sandy Vorce of Orange, Brian Piragis of Thornton, NH, Dave PIragis of Ayer, MA, and Jacob Vorce of Plymouth, MA; great grandchildren, Kaden Maggie and Thomas. She also leaves her close cousins Peggy Jueden of Arizona, Gary Wentworth of California and Randy Wentworth of Vermont.

Besides her parents and husband, Nancy was predeceased by a brother, Edward "Buddy""Duke" Porter in 2000.

There are no calling hours. Private services will be held at a later date.

Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.

Guest book online at WWW.WITTYFUNERALHOME.COM

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Published by Athol Daily News on Sep. 9, 2024.

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Paul Guimond

September 22, 2024

Deb, I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She had a long life and raised two good kids ( you and Jay) during that life. You and Jay are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely yours, Paul

Theresa Blanchard

September 13, 2024

so sorry for your loss

Marie La Lena

September 13, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Always wanted to be Nancy when I grew up. Had many awesome times w Nancy. She will be missed.

Julie Livingston

September 13, 2024

Jay and Gail-sorry to hear about your mom passing. There´s no one who loves you more than your mom. Cherish all the memories you have of her.

Jean Cormier

September 10, 2024

We´re so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing, she was such a " hot ticket"!!! There was always laughter when she was in the room!!! We have some great memories of times spent together..... with love and our deepest sympathy , Kenny & Jean

Jo-Ellen

September 9, 2024

So sorry for your loss Deb and Jay. Always a laugh when you were with her.

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