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Nancy KELSO Erskine
Nancy Erskine of Millersville, MD died peacefully April 3, 2022 from complications of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born in Houlton, ME on November 29, 1943, daughter of Sherwood and Elizabeth Kelso. She was educated in Presque Isle, ME schools and obtained her degree from the University of Maine, and Master's degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Maryland School of Library Science. When not traveling the world of her husband's military duty stations and raising her their two sons, she was a teacher, a part-time archeologist, an avid reader, a lover of Airedale Terriers and Tonkinese cats, and a serious cook. She was a Librarian in Prince Georges County MD, retiring in 2011 as the Manager of the Bowie branch. She served as lay leader and council president of Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by husband Capt. USN (Ret.) John Erskine of Millersville, MD; son John Jr. (Darlene) of Brussels, Belgium, son Matthew (Jenni) of Lakewood, CO; and her beloved grandchildren.
A memorial of Nancy's life will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, Anne Arundel County, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena MD 21122
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Linda Garver
September 4, 2025
Such a brilliant mind and great sense of humor! One of my favorite memories of Navy life was doing the NYT Sunday crossword with Nancy. We had some wonderful, hilarious times together. John, you and Nancy were treasured friends as we began our transition to adulthood.
Mary Jacob
November 19, 2022
Oh, John, I didn´t know. I´m shocked and sad. Nancy was a treat to know, funny and smart and always entertaining. I enjoyed being with her at the library and anywhere else our paths crossed. I always hoped we´d get together again and share some good laughs. She is one of my favorite friends. Love, Mary
Erwin Timmers
April 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss, John. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Erwin and Veronique
David Spiegelthal
April 22, 2022
My condolences on your loss, John. Nancy was a wonderful woman.
Cathy MacFarlane Dean
April 19, 2022
Nancy was an amazing woman. I enjoyed working at the Bowie library with her. My prayers go out to her family.
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