In Taunton, October 7, 2012 Nancy (Kelley) Downing, age 63 passed away unexpectedly in her home. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Kevin Downing of Taunton. She was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Russell E. & Anna (Kozowskie) Kelley. Nancy had resided all her life in Taunton. She attended Taunton schools and graduated from Cassidy High School. Nancy then graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Westfield State College and her master’s degree from the University of New England in ME. Nancy retired from teaching for the City of Taunton, after teaching at Mulcahey Middle School. She enjoyed cooking, theatre, traveling especially to Aruba and cherished her time with family. Nancy also leaves her daughter Amanda Cronin & her husband Patrick of Middleboro. Her cousin Tina Lech, many nieces and nephews and close friends. Funeral services are private at the request of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home in Taunton, MA. Donations in Nancy’s memory may be made in lieu of flowers to; St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-1942