Nancy Ann (Dubois) Cayford
WATERVILLE / SOUTH CHINA – Nancy Ann (Dubois) Cayford, 72, passed away on Sept. 5, 2024, at camp, her “happy place”, with her partner of 30 years, Dan Pooler, at her side.
Born in Waterville on Oct. 28, 1951, the daughter of Wallace and Shirley (St. Peter) Dubois. Nancy graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. She retired in 2019 after 20 years as Front Desk Associate at the Fireside Inn and Suites (formerly Best Western).
Before her declining health Nancy loved vacation trips, cruises, and casino adventures with her beloved Dan and his sister, Margie and brother-in-law, Craig Handley. Their recently purchased summer home on China Lake instantly became her “Happy Place”, where family and friends were encouraged to visit and enjoy the lake. She loved floating around the lake on her inner tube, going for boat rides, and evenings by the fire pit with Dan.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents; her son, Vance Cayford, daughter, Lori Cayford; brother, Tim Dubois, sister, Susan (Dubois) Moffett, and sisters-in-law Linda Harding, Nancy Hewins and Pam Pratt.
She is survived by “her perfect man”, Dan Pooler; stepsons Dan Pooler and wife Sarah, and Shawn Pooler; sisters Donna Spillman and husband Wayne, and Debbie Goldsmith, sisters-in-law Donna Martin and Margie Handley and spouse Craig; grandsons Gaige and Gavin Hessert; step-grandchildren Kenzie, Jordan, and Maryanne Pooler; and great-grandson, Ezra Hessert; as well as many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Dialysis Clinic in Fairfield for the great care they gave Nancy.
A celebration of life will be held on Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. in South China, Fire Road 37 (directly across from the China School sign), Camp 54. Casual dress is suggested.
Please visit Nancy’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/nancy-cayford where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.
In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate to
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.,
205 Ridge Rd.,
Fairfield ME 04937
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