1928
Alma
2013
Alma (Schultz) Nash
May 14, 1928 — September 28, 2013
Biography
PAXTON - Alma (Schultz) Nash, a long time Paxton resident, died peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice House on September 28, 2013.
She leaves her husband of 55 years, John M. Nash; her children Craig Nash and wife Claudia of Millbury, Laurie Brown and husband Dale of Sutton and Cindy Shea and husband Bill of Paxton; along with her six grandchildren Adam and Zachary Nash, Riley and Haley Brown, and Katie and Sara Shea, nine nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law.
Alma was born in Yonkers, NY to Eugene and Selina Schultz. She was raised in Washington D.C. and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Russell Sage College. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Cornell University and her master’s degree from Columbia University. She was a visiting nurse in Harlem, NY prior to marrying and moving to Worcester. She worked as a pediatric nurse at Worcester City Hospital and UMass Hospital until retiring in 1989.
A dedicated member of the First Congregational Church of Paxton, Alma served on the Religious Education committee and was a member of Evening Circle, Bible Study, and Banner making groups. She also volunteered at Richard’s Memorial Library and was a member of the Paxton Center School PTA.
Alma was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and discussing current events. Her greatest joy though, was caring for her family and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Paxton at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Congregational Church of Paxton Children’s Religious Education Fund, 1 Church St. Paxton, MA 01612. Funeral arrangements are being directed by Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence please "Sign the Guestbook" on this page.
Memorial Service
Saturday
October 5, 2013
,
11 A.M.
at
First Congregational Church of Paxton
Click for Map and Directions
PAXTON - Alma (Schultz) Nash, a long time Paxton resident, died peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice House on September 28, 2013.
She leaves her husband of 55 years, John M. Nash; her children Craig Nash and wife Claudia of Millbury, Laurie Brown and husband Dale of Sutton and Cindy Shea and husband Bill of Paxton; along with her six grandchildren Adam and Zachary Nash, Riley and Haley Brown, and Katie and Sara Shea, nine nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law.
Alma was born in Yonkers, NY to Eugene and Selina Schultz. She was raised in Washington D.C. and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Russell Sage College. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Cornell University and her master’s degree from Columbia University. She was a visiting nurse in Harlem, NY prior to marrying and moving to Worcester. She worked as a pediatric nurse at Worcester City Hospital and UMass Hospital until retiring in 1989.
A dedicated member of the First Congregational Church of Paxton, Alma served on the Religious Education committee and was a member of Evening Circle, Bible Study, and Banner making groups. She also volunteered at Richard’s Memorial Library and was a member of the Paxton Center School PTA.
Alma was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and discussing current events. Her greatest joy though, was caring for her family and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Paxton at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Congregational Church of Paxton Children’s Religious Education Fund, 1 Church St. Paxton, MA 01612. Funeral arrangements are being directed by Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence please "Sign the Guestbook" on this page.
Memorial Service
Saturday
October 5, 2013
,
11 A.M.
at
First Congregational Church of Paxton
Click for Map and Directions
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