She was born on March 2, 1940 in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Raino Williams and Eleanor (Clark) Russell.
She was a member of the Federated Church in Marlborough and past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Marlborough Fire Department. She provided childcare in her home for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, and ice racing. She was the matriarch of her family that made the house go around. Ilona will forever be missed and remembered for the kindness and love she always showed.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Edward C. Nason, Jr of Marlborough, NH; daughters: Debra O’Brien and her husband David of Rye, NH and Doreen Nason of Marlborough, NH; son: Kevin M. Nason and his wife Charlette of Troy, NH; sister: Virginia R. Hipple of Wilmington, MA; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by two sons: John E. Nason and Stephen M. Nason; two grandsons in childhood; and brother: Roger C. Williams in 1961.
Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 13 at 10:30 am at the Federated Church, 16 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, NH. Burial will be announced and held in the spring at Meeting House Cemetery, Marlborough, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ilona Nason’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 526, Dallas, TX 75244 (www.Komen.org).
