Nancy Jane Walker

Nancy Jane Walker, age 90, passed away April 17, 2024 at Greystone Farm in Salem NH.  Nancy, daughter of Susie and Deforest Bortle, grew up in Chittenago, NY.  She graduated from Springfield Hospital School of Nursing.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 50 years, George E. Walker.  Nancy was also predeceased by her parents, 6 brothers and 6 sisters.  She is survived by her sister Audrey (Sudy) Olesh of Syracuse, NY.  She is survived by her 4 children; Michael Walker and his wife, Indra Reinbergs, of Watertown, MA; Patricia Walker of Atkinson, NH; Mary Loveland of Suffield, CT; and Judy Enos and her husband, Keith, of Plaistow NH.  Nancy had 6 grandchildren; Sarah Dewey and her husband, Matthew, of Stafford Springs, CT; Amanda Thomas and her husband, Evan, of West Suffield, CT; Thomas Loveland of Suffield, CT; Lauren Enos of Plaistow, NH; Benjamin Enos of Stoughton, MA; and Kira Walker of Watertown, MA.  She was “Grandma Great” to Jacob Dewey, Caleb Dewey, Camden Thomas and Beckham Thomas.  The most important part of Nancy’s life was her family, who will cherish her memory.  Nancy lived most of her life in Longmeadow MA.  She also enjoyed summers on Watson Pond in East Otis MA and the years that the family spent in Belgium.  Nancy’s artistic endeavors included Chinese brush painting, toleware painting, pen and ink sketches and brass rubbing.  Nancy and George enjoyed sharing an antiques and collectibles business in retirement.  A private graveside service will be held in Otis.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one’s preferred charity in her memory.