Nancy L. Tousey

WELLS – Nancy L. Tousey, of Wells, died at her home on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years of age.

Nancy was born in Newton, Mass. on July 20, 1928, the daughter of Samuel and Harriet Lamson. She grew up in Wellesley Hills, graduating from The Dana Hall School before attaining her bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. Upon graduation from college, Nancy was a Kindergarten teacher for a number of years.

Nancy and her husband raised their children in Melrose, Mass., where she was a volunteer in many educational and civic organizations. Upon retiring to Maine in 1985, she spent many hours volunteering at Wells Elementary School, where three of her grandchildren were pupils. She was once honored as the Volunteer of the Year at W.E.S. for her devotion and hard work on behalf of its students. Nancy was a member of the Congregational Church of Wells, where she was an active participant in the Ladies Benevolent Society. She was a member of the Wells Branch Extension group for many years. Nancy was actively involved in the Wells Visually Impaired Support Group, supported by the Iris Network in Portland. She was an advocate at the state level for the visually impaired.

Nancy’s many passions included sitting in the sun on the beach and on her deck, her pets, walking, travel, family trips to Bermuda and Anna Maria Island, knitting, reading, crafts, teddy bears, shopping, Boston sports, and all things Irish. Her greatest love was her family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, George Tousey III.

Her beloved children include Linda Tousey Kraemer (Scott), Marcia Brooks Millian (Charles), and George Tousey (Lisa). She was a devoted grandmother to Lynsey Kraemer (Graham), Miles Kraemer (Angela), Samuel Kraemer (Renee), Christian Millian, Ryan Millian (Emily), Heather Millian Weiner (Chris), Geordie Tousey, and Garrett Tousey. She was a loving great-grandmother to Adelina, Elliot, Everett, and Riley. She also leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship with all who knew her.

The family would like to send a special thank-you to her devoted caregivers, Lisa and Colleen, to Home Instead, to the ICU staff at York Hospital, and for the love and support given by Beacon Hospice.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells, ME 04090. A funeral service will be held the following day, Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Wells, followed immediately by her interment at Ocean View Cemetery, Wells.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Nancy’s Book of Memories Page at http://www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells, ME 04090.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to

Beacon Hospice Care

52 Atlantic Place

South Portland, ME 04106

or a charity of your choice