Nancy L. Gulliver
April 22, 1920 ~ September 4, 2015
Cape Elizabeth- Nancy L. Gulliver, 95, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, died on Friday September 4, 2015 at Falmouth by the Sea. Nancy was born on April 22, 1920 in Arlington, MA the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Ella Grannan Lane. She graduated from Kenwood Academy in New York and received her Bachelors Degree in Science from Manhattanville College in New York. In 1945 she married Richard J. Gulliver. She worked as a chemist for several years before moving to Cape Elizabeth in 1959 where her full time job became raising her family. Nancy was an avid Bridge player, she loved entertaining family and friends in her home and loved to travel and was always willing and ready if someone wanted to go. She was a member of the Stock Club and was a longtime volunteer at Mercy Hospital. Nancy was a lifelong communicant of the Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Falmouth by the Sea for the wonderful care given to their mother during her stay there. Nancy was predeceased by her husband Richard J. Gulliver in 1997 and a brother Arthur Lane Jr. She is survived by her son Bruce and his wife Terri Gulliver of South Portland; two daughters Joan and her husband Charles Simonds of SC and Susan Swasey of MA; seven grandchildren Kevin Gulliver of Portland, Travis Gulliver of South Portland, Sam Swasey of NY, Taylor Swasey of NY, Ben Simonds of IL, Matthew Simonds of GA and Alexandra Berry of Wisconsin; seven great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 9:30am. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. Arrangements are under the direction of Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Nancys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com Those who wish may make contributions in Nancys memory to: Animal Refugee League, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098
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Hi Bruce and Terri,Bruce sorry about the passing of your Mother. I bet you will have some fond memories of your mother. So sorry for your whole family and your kids.Kristen Tully
– Kristen Tully
I remember Nancy from my earliest memories. She and Dick and Charlie and Shirley (my mother and father) seemed to get together on a regular basis. Nancy and my mother used to let me play bridge with them when I was still learning. She was one of the most gracious teachers of the game I ever knew.Nancy was a very lovely lady who will be missed by all that knew her.Our condolences to all.Pete and Jennifer
– Peter and Jennifer Simonson
To Susan and Bruce,All my memories of your mother are associated with humor, grace, kindness and being wicked smart. She was someone you wanted to know. She had great generosity of spirit and I especially loved her for her kindness to my own mother. Although she had a long run, she will always be terribly missed. Love from this Flaherty.
– Maureen Flaherty McNiece
Nancy G. Will forever be remembered by me as a truly fine lady,her passing saddens me. May she rest in peace.
– john flaherty
Dearest Susan, Bruce and Joanie;One of the smartest, most caring and classic women I had the good fortune to know intimately for many years, Nancy Gulliver was synonymous with good times, great humor and style… what an infectious laugh had she. Her signature piece of toast in the cupboard will live on as one of my fondest memories of sweeter times. God Bless.
– Nancy Flaherty Tammaro and Jimmy Tammaro
I was very sad to learn of Nancy’s passing. She was a wonderful friend to my mother, Mary, especially after my Dad passed away. She did love her bridge! She cherished her friends and family most. I am so blessed she became my neighbor here in Scarborough for awhile. There was no one else like her. To all her family, please know she loved you all. Gone now but not ever forgotten.Sincerely, Betsi
– Betsi (Gross)Dupont
My love and condolences to all who lives were touch by this beautiful and extremely loving and lovely person.Now she gets to hang with the ole crew.Best wishes,Deb
– Deb simonds colbert
Nancy will sadly be missed by her friends at Falmouth by the Sea.
– Falmouth by the Sea
Bruce and Terry,A GRAND LADY has passed who will be missed by all. A sad day for sure – Bruce, you have the satisfaction knowing that you made her final years comfortable and secure. Well done, Bro!RIP
– Mark and Betsy Ross
I have very fond memories of your mother, “Gully”. I have missed seeing her these past few years, but she has been in my heart. While growing up I spent time at her home visiting with my mother Joey or watching as the girls played bridge. I loved Barney and Harold, her beloved pets and Nancy always took the time to teach me how not to be afraid of them but to understand their personalities and energy. She also had my bridal shower at her home. She was always generous with opening up her home and entertaining guests. She was a very dear friend to my mother, as were both your parents. I have wonderful photographs of all of them that I will always cherish. They are all together again now and at Peace. God Bless.
– Leslie Kangas Ceresi