Nancy Hallquest – 75
Nancy (Piehl) Hallquest, formerly of Charlton, MA, passed away peacefully at Webster Manor on October 16.
Nancy leaves behind 10 sisters and brothers and their spouses, Lois (Arnold) Lavallee, Richard (Karen) Piehl, Judith (Bruce) Joy, William Piehl, Patricia (Paul) Lamoureux, Roberta (Kenneth) Zacek, Rebecca (Scott) Gale, Margaret (David) Goudreau, Cynthia (Stephen) Zinkowsky and Harold Piehl, Jr. Two Sisters-in-Law Virginia Piehl and Eidlene Piehl. Nancy’s parents, Harold and Margaret Piehl, and two brothers, Robert Piehl and David Piehl have passed before her. Nancy also leaves her former husband, C. Gunnar Hallquest of Woodstock, CT.
In addition Nancy leaves many, many nieces and nephews. Among them are five Godchildren – Robert Lavallee, Steven Skowron, Carrie DeSanto, Jenna Gale and Eric Lamoureux. Family was very important to Nancy and she enjoyed spending time with everyone. Nancy had no children of her own, but she always had 2, 3 or more of her nieces and nephews at her home for weekends creating lots of memories for them.
Nancy graduated from Charlton High School in 1963. After graduation Nancy started her career at Hyde Mfg. where she worked for over 25 years as an Executive Secretary. After leaving Hyde’s, Nancy worked at Big Y in Southbridge for a few years before retiring.
Nancy has been suffering with Alzheimer’s disease which took her mind way too early. In addition, this year has been made more difficult with a positive testing of Covid-19. The family is sad to lose Nancy, but comforted she will be in a better place and her suffering has ended. Donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Support Network (ASN), P.O. Box 839, Southbridge, MA 01550.
There will be no calling hours for Nancy. A celebration of Nancy’s life will take place on a date yet to be determined.
Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Web Address: rjmillerfunerals.net