Nancy Ramsey

Nancy Ramsey VIRGINIA BEACH - Nancy Ramsey passed away peacefully March 26, 2008, in a local hospital after a long illness. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, in a village called Mullagh. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Comber. Nancy immigrated to the United States in the 1950s and worked at the Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Center in New York City. She subsequently became an American citizen but in her heart she never left her native land of Ireland, which she called "home." Nancy met her husband of nearly 50 years in New York and began a fulfilling life as the wife of a United States Marine. They were stationed in various locations over the years and in particular enjoyed the time they spent in Rota, Spain. She truly never met a stranger and lived a very full life. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother and Grammy. She raised a family who she loved dearly and who will miss her greatly. Nancy was predeceased by her brother, Paddy Comber and is survived by her beloved husband James Ramsey; her son, Ed Ramsey and wife Connie Ramsey of Okinawa, Japan and her son, James and wife Colleen Ramsey of Chesapeake; and her daughter, Kathy Ramsey of Arlington, Va.; and her grandchildren, Meghan, Brian and Sean Ramsey. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Mai Sexton and her brother Francis Comber, both of Mullagh, Ireland; and her first cousins, Kitty Garvey of Carrigaholt, Ireland and Sister Collette Hanrahan of Ennis, Ireland; and her special nieces and nephews. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 2 p.m. today. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m., also at the church. A graveside service will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Irish American Society of Tidewater, P.O. Box 9614, Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.