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Nancy E. Colwell

3/30/1953 - 12/18/2025

BORN

3/30/1953

DIED

12/18/2025

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Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

310 Thames St.

Groton, Connecticut

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Calling Hours

Dec. 22, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Nancy Colwell Obituary

Pawcatuck - Nancy E. Colwell, 72, of Pawcatuck, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, December 18, 2025.

She was born March 30, 1953, in Westerly, R.I., the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Bemis) McCord.

Nancy was married to Keith Colwell, CDR, USCG (Ret.) of Pawcatuck. He survives her.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street Groton.

A full obituary will appear in the Sunday edition of The Day.

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

Published by The Day on Dec. 19, 2025.

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310 Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340

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2 Entries

Keith Colwell

Yesterday

You were the love of my life. I miss you so much and know you are safely in the hands of our lord.

Dave Fairman

Yesterday

Rest in Peace Nancy

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