Obituary of Nancy Bentley

Alton, NH

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nancy Bentley. Nancy passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12th.   Born to Mildred and Henry Turcotte on April 16, 1935, Nancy grew up in Saugus, Massachusetts. She graduated from Saugus High School in 1954.   Within days of graduating, she married the love of her life, Oren Bentley Jr, another Saugus native. Their love was truly like no other. They spent 55 years adoring each other until his passing in December of 2009. Together, they raised their four children, and in retirement moved to Alton, New Hampshire. They spent these years tending to their farmhouse and spoiling their grandchildren and great grandchildren. In most recent years, she could be found at the Alton senior center, swimming with her friends at a local pool, or spending time with her family.

Nancy was admired for her kind heart, her cheerful disposition, and her ability to see the best in others. All that knew her were better for it. She had a way of making you feel special, and most of all, loved. Her resilience and strength are traits we all wish to emulate. Her happiness was contagious, and her demeanor always put you at ease.

She was a loving mother first and foremost, and to her children she will be dearly missed. Those who knew her as Nana were especially lucky. To them, she was their biggest fan, and most enthusiastic cheerleader.

Nancy was the beloved mother of Bonny, Oren III, (Buddy), Don, and Nancy.  She was grandmother to Michael, Steven, Erin, Nikki, Kelly, Oren IV, and Allie, and great grandmother to Abby, Ryley, Brenton, Cora and Evan, all of whom will miss her dearly.

At the time of her passing, Nancy was 85 years old. Though no amount of time with her could ever feel like enough, we are comforted in knowing that the years with her were filled with love. We are also comforted in knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life, and in their true fashion, they are together again just a day before what would have been their 66 ^th anniversary.

Those lucky enough to know her will understand the depth of this loss, but should also know that she would not want us to be sad. We must simply understand that God has called back one of his kindest angels, and she has returned to her love, Oren.

The family has decided to keep services private, but please feel free to share a memory on this website: www.peasleefuneralhome.com