Nancy A. (Worrall) Kelley

ALBION – Nancy A. (Worrall) Kelley died at home in Albion on April 30, 2025. Nancy Ann Worrall was born on June 8, 1930, to Kathryn M. (Haines) Worrall and Albert E. Worrall in Lynn, Massachusetts. Nancy loved family time with her sister, Norma Jean and four Haines cousins, Ted, Patty, June and Jack. Nancy was active in Rainbow Girls, played the saxophone in the Swampscott (Massachusetts) High School marching band and worked in her Grandfather Haines’ ice cream shop in Lynn. Nancy received the Phillips Medal for superior scholarship and graduated with honors from Swampscott High School in 1948.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Nancy went on to attend Rhode Island State College. She majored in mathematics. Once again, Nancy was active in the marching band and was a member of the Student Senate. She was invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society founded to “recognize and encourage superior scholarship.” The college became the University of Rhode Island in 1951. Once again, Nancy graduated with honors in 1952.

Nancy married Norbert Kelley of Albion, Maine in November of 1952. Their daughter, Kathleen was born in 1953. Nancy and Norbert purchased the old red brick house on Hussey Road in Albion. She was active with a wide circle of friends from the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension. She became a member of the Albion Christian Church and maintained that membership for decades. The Kelleys lived in Albion until 1961 when Norbert enlisted in the US Army. Norbert loved to travel, and Nancy made a home for him as they moved around the country, living in 8 states, including Alaska – twice – and Korea. Nancy had the ability to make new friends wherever she lived while cherishing friends she left behind, especially in Albion. Nancy worked out in the community on many occasions. She taught at Besse High School in Albion, Coburn Classical Institute, and Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She worked with native Alaskans at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the 1960s and was the Vice President of Personnel at the First National Bank of Fairbanks, acquired by Key Bank, in the 1980s.

After they retired, Nancy and Norbert spent 25 years as snowbirds, spending summers in Albion and winters in Leesburg, Florida. Nancy was active with friends from their retirement community and friends at their church. Nancy joined the East Benton Christian church and made new friends and continued her longstanding friendships with many ladies from Albion.

Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Norbert; her parents, Kathryn and Albert Worrall; and her sister, Norma Jean (Worrall) Gendreau and her son-in-law Randy Crawford.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Kelley) Crawford of Albion; her grandchildren, Kelley Crawford of Richmond, Nancy Crawford and Dan of Albion and Joshua Crawford and Jenn of Albion; her great-granddaughter, Victoria Crawford; two first cousins; and seven neices and nephews.

Nancy’s family is grateful for Nancy’s friends who remained faithful and supportive throughout Nancy’s final year, especially Charlene, Ora, Priscilla, Kim and Janet. In addition, we want to recognize a few special people at Maine General Hospice: Dawn, Lynda, Deb G, and Kate. We are also very grateful for Betty and Terry. You all made it possible for Mom to stay in her home until the end. Thank You!

There will be a remembrance service led by Rev. Timothy Murdoch at Maine Veteran’s Cemetery on June 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. Friends are welcome to gather after the service at 441 Hussey Road – Nancy’s home – to share memories and ice cream sundaes – one of Nancy’s favorite foods.

Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com.