Nancy W. Thomas of Colchester Commons, Colchester, CT passed into God’s Hands on February 20, 2025.

She lived a vibrant life filled with love, kindness and joy. She touched many hearts and will be deeply missed. Her spirit will forever be with those who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Nancy graduated from Newington high school in 1953. She spent 30 years active in girl scouts. She had a variety of jobs, all of which she enjoyed. The one she was most proud of was her own ceramic studio which she opened in Manchester. She was interested in all types of crafting, oil painting, knitting, crocheting and needlework. In her twilight years she would crochet hats, scarves, mittens and blankets for the battered women’s shelter, hospitals and nursing homes in the area.

She was the daughter of Donald and Evelyn Towel Watson. She was predeceased by her husband, David, who died January 10, 2001 after 46 years of marriage, Her oldest daughter Deborah Wilson who passed away on March 11, 2022 as well as her Brother Donald A.Watson and her sister Jaqueline Watson Gagner.

She was so proud of her family. She was the mother of Deborah T. Wilson, Laura J. Thomas, and Brenda D. Thomas. She was the grandmother of Jason David Zakowich, Trevor Thomas Wilson, Rachel Mary Bergmann, Megan Rose Haggerty, and Taylor Marie Amado. She was the grandmother of 8 Great Grandchildren.

She had very special feelings of love and friendship for her son in law Peter Wilson.

She held dear to her heart the late Robert and Mary Gaffney and their children, Susan, Sharon, Patricia, Michael, and their families.

When she moved to the area she joined Gilead congregational church in Hebron where she found many dear friends and spiritual guidance.

Her Daughters would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Nancy’s dear friends; George and Charlene Freeman. Thank you for all the endless chats, dinners and help with projects around her house.

A memorial service and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Gilead Congregational church 672 Gilead St. Hebron Ct. 06248

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