Nancy E. (Phillips) Decker
October 16, 1940 — July 2, 2016
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Nancy E. (Phillips) Decker
Nancy moved to Melrose in 1957 with her parents the late George A. and Elizabeth G. Phillips, where she met Melrose native the late Tracy Decker. The couple was married on July 1, 1961, and have called Melrose home ever since. Nancy was a devoted wife and mother, first and foremost, and gave tirelessly of herself to her family and friends.
During the nearly 60 years she lived in Melrose, she supported several community organizations including the Jaycees, the Melrose Rotary Club, MHS Choral Boosters, and First Congregational Church's Circle 4. A passionate supporter of literacy, Nancy volunteered at the Roosevelt School helping students learn how to read for several years. Later in life from 2005 until 2014, she co-owned Wool Basket Yarns in Duxbury with her daughter and "loved every minute of it."
Nancy centered her life around her family. She was a source of unending support for her husband and daughter, and a considerate voice of reason for all family and friends. She cherished holidays spent with family and especially looked forward to family events in East Sandwich at her parent's home. Nancy's family will forever treasure her thoughtful kindness, and her presence will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Nancy will be remembered as the beloved wife of the late Tracy W. Decker with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Elizabeth A. Decker of Florence. Dear sister of George A. Phillips, Jr. and his wife June of Bradenton, FL, and sister-in-law of Doris M. Decker of Peabody, Richard Decker of Windsor, CT, and the late Charles B. Decker. Caring aunt of Michael, Julie, Libby, and Mack Phillips; Amara, Gemma, and Layne Kennett; Debbie, Tom, Michael and Mandy Obremski; Danielle and David Bresnihan; Diane, Alyssa, and Traci Gendron; Erik and Gavin Fields; Patti, Phil, Jacqui, Jenna, Jordan and Janelle Richard; Larry, Sylvie, Erik, Evan, Jason, Ronny and Ricky Decker.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor of Nancy's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Wednesday, July 13 from 2-4pm, followed by her Funeral Service celebrated at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the charities that meant the most to Nancy: Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002, the Melrose Humane Society, P.O. Box 760668, Melrose, MA 02176 or PittieLove Rescue, Inc., PO Box 3532, Framingham, MA 01705.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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