DARTMOUTH — Nancy M. (Martin) Stiles, age 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Gilbert G. Stiles, daughter of the late Thomas and Hannah (Chase) Martin, was born in New Bedford, grew up in Fairhaven and lived most of her life in Dartmouth. As a child, she assisted her Mother at the Fairhaven tourist information booth.
A member of the Unitarian Memorial Church, she was active in the Women's Alliance, church bazaars, and the Allen Class. Nancy was also a member of the Cortez Allen Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the Dartmouth Music Association.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Walter Stiles and his wife Esmeralda of Tiverton, R.I., Thomas Stiles and his wife Barbara Jean of Acushnet, Faith Pistrang and her husband Larry of Princeton, MA., and grandchildren Jenny and Molly Pistrang.
Visitation will take place on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., N.B. and her funeral will be on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green St., Fairhaven, followed by burial in River-side Cemetery. www.wilsonchapel.net
It is suggested remembrances be made in her name to the Memorial fund of her church or the Fairhaven High School Alumni Association