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BIDDLE--Nancy Harris. Died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 21, 2014 at the age of 84. A sassy, beautiful woman of great charm, style and humor, she will be dearly missed by her many friends, her son, George and his wife Leslie; her daughter, Lucile and her husband Jay Herbert; and Pandora Biddle and Janis Borie. Her much-loved son, Lewis "Buzzy" Preston predeceased her in 1992. She was beloved Gogo to Nicholas, Lewis, William, Theodore, Clementine, Nathaniel, Yvie, Jason, and Marisa and Kevin. Her enthusiasm, generous nature and devotion to friends and family will make her unforgettable to everyone she loved. She adored animals and wanted to befriend every dog that crossed her path. She had a life-long commitment to helping people in need and donations in her memory can be made to The Nico Fund, 784 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, April 4th at 2pm in the chapel at St Bartholomew's Church at 325 Park Avenue at 51st Street.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 26, 2014.

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Jack Cummings

April 4, 2014

Nancy Biddle was a great lady--one of the last grande dames who was more than down to earth and truly cared deeply for her friends. A great sense of humor and tremendous style were her trademarks but more than anything, her heart was enormous. We shall all miss her.

William B. Pryor

April 1, 2014

I will always remember her.

Mark Avery

March 31, 2014

The world just shrunk a bit more, for all that met her, and those fortunate enough to know her, at least we had her for a time, now she is safe home.

Bob Rylee

March 31, 2014

There was no one more fun to sit next to at a dinner party. She was smart, she was opinionated and she loved to laugh. And as much fun as she was at dinner, she was even better at the track. Knew the ponies well and loved to bet on them. Nancy was also "Gogo" to my daughters, and she never failed to bring them gifts when she visited. She was a very dear friend and will be sorely missed.

March 26, 2014

May you find comfort in the thought of seeing Nancy in a world where "the wolf and the lamb will feed together...they will do no harm nor cause any ruin" as promised at Isaiah 65:25

March 26, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. May the " God of all comfort" bring you peace during this distressing time. 2 Cor 1:3; JF

Ann&family

March 26, 2014

Nancy will be missed,may the Good LORD comfort the family in this time of sorrow and grief

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