Nancy Hurst, 86 of Boothbay Harbor, died peacefully on May 27, 2020 after a brief illness.
Born and raised on Southport, daughter of Leland & Lucy Snowman, older sister to Beverly, Sylvia, Linda & Gary. Nancy proudly carried on the family principles of hard work, quiet generosity, kindness and stubbornness! Always a wonderful Mother, Grammie & Great Grammie. She loved animals, cooking, gardening and reading. No one’s mac & cheese is any better!
Nancy worked for many years at Marine Resources in the water quality lab. Brought up in a fishing/lobstering family, being a good steward of the environment was always important throughout her life. Recycle, reuse & make do.
She is survived by sons, John and his wife Janice of Hallandale, Florida and Peter of Sawyer's Island; daughter, Lucy Barter and husband Greg; grandsons, David Barter of Boothbay Harbor, Tyler Barter and his wife Rachael and daughters Emilie and Abigail of Kennebunk.
Her go-to gals Jill Perkins & Teresa Bryer.
She was predeceased by husband John Hurst Jr. and son Dan.
At her request, there will not be a service. Memorial contributions can be made in Nancy’s name to:
Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund, PO Box 293, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 or
Rebuilding Together, PO Box 22, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538