Nancy Fitzpatrick

    Fitzpatrick, Nancy, 73, August 21, 2011.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Houlton.
    HOULTON – Nancy Fitzpatrick, 73, died Aug. 21, 2011, with her family at her side, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Houlton, the daughter of Murray Sr. and Clare (VanTassell) Varney.
    Nancy was retired from Houlton High School. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren.
    She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Fitzpatrick of Houlton; her three children, Patricia and Wendell Hersey of Houlton, John M. and Debbie Fitzpatrick of Tucson, Ariz., and Michael and Gillian Fitzpatrick of Houlton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Patty Quinn of Windham; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Murray Jr.; and a sister, Vernabelle Moran.
    Friends called 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water St., Houlton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Houlton, with Father David Raymond, celebrant. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated, but if you prefer, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) 706 Haddonfield Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, or National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.