Annie “Nancy,” 93, of Roslindale, MA, passed away on Friday May 1, 2026 surrounded by her family and grandchildren. She was born on June 6, 1932 in Elphin County, Roscommon, Ireland to Maude and Padraic O'Connell. She grew up in Ireland and later made her home in Concord, then Mission Hill Massachusetts, finally settling in Roslindale and summering in Marshfield. Nancy was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, who found joy in gardening, spending time at the beach and being with her family. She was known for her gift of gab, sense of humor and her faith. She touched the lives of many through her years as a City of Boston Crossing Guard. A devoted member of Holy Name Parish, she faithfully served as a Eucharist minister and was an active member of the Sodality and the Bernadines. She supported the Holy Name Band and Cub Scouts. She was also a Boston Latin School PTA member, one of the founders of BLS Grid Iron Club booster program, and a sales associate of Filene's/Macy's retiring when she was 85.

She is survived by her adoring husband of 69 years, Joseph M., her children Ann Marie Fitzpatrick and her husband John of Londonderry NH, Joseph and his wife Kimberly of Concord MA, Thomas and his wife Andrea of Medfield MA, late son John & his wife Maura of Sandwich MA, Brian and his wife Janine of Braintree MA, and her sister-in-law Celine O'Connell of Elphin, Ireland, as well as 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Patsy and sister Maura of Ireland and son John.

Visitation and funeral services provided by William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Name Parish Church, West Roxbury. Her final resting place will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the FORWARD organization to help provide suitable housing for individuals with autism (www.go-forward.org), P.O. Box 1174, S. Dennis, MA 02660.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.