Nancy J. Fisher Danahey

Nancy J. Fisher Danahey, 75, of Depot street, Douglas, died Sunday, Dec. 10, at University of Massachusetts Memorial surrounded by her family.

Her husband, George E. Danahey died in 1994.

Born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Whitinsville, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Grace Arnold Fisher, and lived all her life in Douglas. She was a direct Mayflower descendent through John Tilley and John Howland. She also was a direct descendent of Gov. Thomas Mayhew.

Mrs. Danahey was a cafeteria worker for the Douglas public schools for many years, retiring in 1999. She was a lifelong member of the Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of the Second Congregational Church in Douglas. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working on crossword puzzles. Survivors include three daughters: Deborah L. Porter and Cynthia L. Correia of Douglas and Pamela S. Staples of Wichita Falls, Texas; five grandchildren, Jill N. and Trisha L. Porter, Erin G. Correia, Matthew S. and Devin M. Griffiths; and two cousins, H. Thomas Fisher and Charlotte Walpole, both of Edgartown.

Her funeral service was scheduled to be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Jackman Funeral Home, followed by burial in St. Denis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Douglas Senior Center, Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516.