Nancy McDonough

Rye - Nancy S. McDonough, 77 of Rye and formerly of Hampton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after an extended illness. Nancy was born in Dorchester, MA on January 20, 1946; a daughter of the late Robert L. and Ruth (Eaton) Simons. She shared over 51 years of marriage with the love of her life, Phillip B. McDonough, and almost as many years with their three litters of sibling Siamese cats. Nancy was raised in Hampton and graduated from Winnacunnet High School with the Class of 1964. She went on to the University of New Hampshire, where she graduated in 1968, earning her bachelor's degree in education. Later, Nancy graduated from Lesley College in 1991, where she earned her Master's in Education. Shortly after, she returned to her alma mater, and took a position teaching Social Studies at WHS. Nancy retired from full-time teaching at Winnacunnet with over 33 years of service. She adored being an educator, and not being one to stay idle, Nancy returned to the field as a substitute teacher at Portsmouth High School. She taught at PHS for over 10 years, and retired from the career she loved so much in 2013. She remained active in her retirement, especially in intercultural and international exchange programs and events in the Seacoast. Nancy kept an immaculate home and was enormously proud of the landscaping work she and Phil maintained. Nancy loved to read, watch movies and TV dramas, and was a staunch supporter of the Rye Public Library. She was an active member of the Seacoast Anti-Pollution League, the Portsmouth College Club, and the International Student Exchange Programs. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Phillip of Rye, NH, her sister Joan of Arlington, MA, her nieces: Christina Preval of Somerville, MA, Betsy Preval of Arlington, MA, and Jeffrey Preval of Niagara Falls, ON, as well as her great nephews and niece: Anthony Aiken, Dean Preval, Scarlet Preval, and Mason Preval. Services for Nancy will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. The viewing will be at 11am with a service following at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to The Seacoast Anti-Pollution League, the New Hampshire SPCA, or the Rye Public Library.

Nancy McDonough

January 20, 1946 - July 1, 2023