Grafton/Cataumet – Nancy C. (Hansen) Mara, 89, passed away June 18, 2023, after a brief illness. Her husband Philip Mara Sr. predeceased her in June of 2022.
Nancy leaves her daughter Anne Winslow and her husband Wayne, her grandchildren Wayne and Nena Winslow Jr., Kristen and Patrick Tobin, John and Meaghan Cardin, PJ Mara and Charlotte Mara, her great-grandchildren Nya, Ryland, Donovan, Keegan, Cameron and Brayden, her sisters Carol Bates and Mary Lou Bogni and brother Chris Hansen. She was also predeceased by her daughter Janice Cardin, son Philip Mara Jr., and sisters Barbara Curley and Josephine Simmons.
Nancy was born June 23, 1933, in Boston, daughter of the late Claudia (Kodad) and John Hansen. Nancy graduated from Mission High School. She moved to Grafton with her husband Philip where they lived for many years and raised their family together. For more than 40 years Nancy enjoyed a thriving career as a Real Estate Agent and maintained her license right up until her passing.
Away from work her family was first; she was an adoring “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished time with her daughter Anne and son-in-law Wayne. Later in life she moved to Cataumet, MA where she enjoyed being near the coast and a large group of close friendships, she built over the years there. Nancy cherished her Cape best friends. They called, texted, sent gifts and cards of support daily during her illness.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Nancy Wednesday July 12th at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church 841 Shore Road Pocasset MA 02559. Friends and family will gather to celebrate Nancy’s life following the service.
Burial at St. Mary’s Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton will be private at a later date.
The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.