Nancy Jean Nevins Obituary (1936 - 2017)

AUGUSTA ~ Our beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy Jean Nevins, 81, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Gray Birch, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. She was born March 2, 1936, in Augusta, the daughter of the late Guy Nevins and Pauline (Nadeau) Nevins. She lived her life in Augusta, Maine. She graduated from Cony High School and attended Gates Business School. She worked as an operator for New England Telephone Co. and later as a homemaker for many years raising three children. She then went back to work for Women Work and Community/New Ventures for Maine through UMA. She retired in 2001. Nancy was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church (St. Michael Parish). Her greatest gift was the care, compassion and love she bestowed on her family. Her happiest times were being with the family for summer barbecues and holidays gatherings. She enjoyed walks along Popham Beach, sightseeing trips, and camping at the Bay of Fundy. She particularly liked boat rides on Kennebec River to the ocean and cruises around various lakes. Nancy had a fun spirit approach to life. Her heart was always open to all. She was one of the kindest people one could ever meet and that kindness will be sorely missed by her friends and family. She was predeceased in death by her parents and her brothers, Winfield Nevins, Robert Nevins and her cat Babe. She is survived by her children, Michael Barden and his wife Elaine and her daughters Catherine Levesque and her husband David and Linda Belanger and her husband Dennis; five grandchildren, Paul, Adam and Anna Levesque, Brendan and Robert Belanger; and her brother James Nevins of Manchester, Me., three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. At Nancy's request, there will be no visiting hours. A memorial service and celebration of Nancy’s life will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Western Ave, Augusta/Manchester town line, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Augusta Elks Club, RT.27, Augusta. All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made in Nancy's name to: PALS, 188 Case Road, Winthrop 04364 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Knowlton Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Services, One Church St., Augusta where condolences, memories, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com