Nancy

Hagerty

Nancy Elizabeth Hagerty, 70, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was the beloved wife of Kevin V. Hagerty for 48 years, devoted mother to Katie and her husband, Peter Noble; Kevin E. Hagerty; and Timothy and his wife, Kelly Hagerty; and loving grandmother to Lylah, Owen, Maeve, Liam, Grace, Faith, and Adalyn.

Nancy’s family was the center of her life. She filled their lives with warmth, laughter, and encouragement, finding her greatest joy in the moments they shared together.

Born in Milton, Massachusetts, in 1956, Nancy was the second daughter of Edward and Patricia Houlahan. She was the sister of Kathleen Houlahan; Susan Tubman and her late husband, Bart Tubman; Patricia Cassisi and her husband, Frank Cassisi; Edward Houlahan; and Elizabeth Moore and her husband, Tom Moore. She is also survived by many close cousins, nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends.

Nancy graduated from Stonehill College in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in education and dedicated her life to teaching. After several years as an elementary school teacher and becoming a mother to three young children, Nancy established her own preschool. As the owner and director of A Child’s Place Preschool in Whitman, she cherished the traditions that made each school year special. The annual Christmas show, Thanksgiving feasts, and eagerly anticipated Easter egg hunts were just a few of the reasons her preschool held such a special place in the hearts of so many families.

Nancy used these occasions to bring children together, spark their imaginations, and create happy memories that would stay with them long after their preschool years.

Nancy’s love for children was reflected in her devotion to her own children and grandchildren. With her feisty spirit and love of tradition, she was at the heart of family holidays, making sure there was always plenty of Diet Coke and M&Ms on hand to celebrate. She also treasured weekend getaways with her sisters, cousins, and the “Stonehill girls” at the family home in Wells, Maine.

Nancy will be remembered for her generous spirit, her strength, her infectious love of family, and the love she gave so freely to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

All are invited to attend Nancy’s visiting hours on Wednesday, November 18th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. On Thursday, November 19th all are welcome at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel at 9:45 AM before proceeding to Holy Ghost Church for a funeral Mass. The funeral Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Church at 10:30 AM in Whitman, followed by a burial at St. James Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of Nancy’s beloved causes, My Brother’s Keeper. Donate here:  www.mybrotherskeeper.org 

Or a local Head Start program.