Nancy Ann Hurley, 88, of Eastham, MA entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born in Dorchester, MA to the late Alfred and Marion (Greaney) Edwards. She lived in Dorchester where she met the love of her life the late Edward J. Hurley. They later moved to Medford MA, then Quincy, MA and Warwick, RI before retiring to their family’s home on the cape in Eastham 33 years ago.
Nancy was a professional singer, homemaker and secretary for the Orleans Conservation Commission. Before, during and after her retirement she volunteered for many organizations including the Saint Joan of Arc Thrift Shop and Hospitality Ministry, as well as the Eastham Council on Aging, and the Non-Residents Taxpayers Association. She was also a Rhode Island State House Tour Guide Volunteer.
Nancy had many interests and loves including music, painting, bike riding to the ocean, playing the piano and acting. Nancy had a deep love and devotion to her family and was the center of strength, love and humor to all. She was a beacon of light and grace. Above all else, Nancy loved spending time with her family.
Nancy is predeceased by her older sister Irene Edwards. She was the loving wife of 62 years to the late Edward J. Hurley; her loving children John P. Hurley of VT, Michael E. Hurley of Eastham, MA, Marianne T. Hurley of Weymouth, MA, Suzanne F. Minichiello (and late husband Ernie) of Saugus, MA, Dianne M. Leslie (and husband Todd) of Quincy, MA and Julianne M. Mosolgo (and husband William) of Norfolk, MA. She is also survived by 3 adored grandchildren Kristen Curran (and husband Kevin), Victoria and Olivia Mosolgo and her 2 great-grandchildren Bridget and Sean Curran. She is also survived by her cousin Julianne M. Sullivan of Eastham, MA.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal St., Orleans, MA 02653. The family will receive friends and relatives at church 9:30am prior to the Mass. A committal service will follow at 12:45pm at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave. Bourne, MA 02532.
Services are under the direction of Nickerson Funeral Home 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653. For online condolences please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
Please consider memorial contributions in Nancy’s name to the Eastham Council on Aging, P.O. Box 1203, North Eastham, MA 02651.
FAMILY
Edward J HurleyHusband (deceased)
John HurleySon
Michael HurleySon
Marianne HurleyDaughter
Suzanne MinichielloDaughter
Diane LeslieDaughter
Julianne MosolgoDaughter
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