Nancy E. (Fougere) Cahill

Nancy E. (Fougere) Cahill, 73, longtime resident of Crow Lane, Newburyport, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 in her home following her long illness. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Cahill.

Born in Malden on December 28, 1945 she was one of three children of the late Francis and Helen (Thornton) Fougere. Nancy was raised in Essex and was a graduate of Gloucester High School. As a young woman she was employed for several years as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Married in 1970, the Cahills soon made their home and raised their family on Crow Lane. With a young family she worked for several years for the Newburyport School System and more recently she worked as a waitress in several area restaurants until her retirement.

Nancy was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed many arts and crafts. She was an active member of the Newburyport Elks B.P.O.E.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammie S. Perry and Tara Cahill, a grandson, Joshua M. Perry, and a brother, Paul Fougere, all of Newburyport, and several nephews and nieces. She was the sister of the late Thomas Fougere formerly of Essex.

Private funeral arrangements by the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a local Hospice or Animal Shelter in Nancy's memory.

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