Nancy J. (Ladue) Linney, 88, of Keene, N.H., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 2, 2024, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon after suffering a fall at home.

She was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., daughter of Frances and Hannah (Ryan) Ladue, and raised in Chazy, N.Y. Nancy was valedictorian of her Chazy Central Rural School and graduated from State University of New York Teachers College at Plattsburgh.

She married William (Bill) J. Linney on Aug. 22, 1959. While they started their family in Menands, N.Y., they also resided in Plattsburgh, East Greenbush, and Malone, N.Y., before making New Hampshire their permanent residence. In addition to teaching first and second grades, she worked at CVS, Mastronardi Chiropractic, Kapiloff Insurance Agency, and Anderson & Gilbert, all in Keene, N.H.

Nancy was an avid knitter, sewist, crossword enthusiast, Jeopardy fan, and reader, passing her love of books to her children. She loved the chaos of family get-togethers. Nancy's Catholic faith was very important to her; she was an active member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Keene, and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality.

She is survived by William, her husband of 65 years; four children, Kathy Schnyer (husband Steve), Mary Linney, Sarah Bryant (husband Jay), and Joseph Linney; two grandchildren, David Schnyer (Hayley Frazier), and John Schnyer; two great-grandchildren, Thatcher and Charlotte Schnyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Joe Ladue (wife Anita) of Highland, N.Y., and sister Kathryn Baughn (husband Wes) of Peru, N.Y.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 20th, at Cheshire Family Funeral Home, and a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 21st, at St. Margaret Mary Church, both in Keene, N.H. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you read to your children and help keep your elderly parents mentally and physically fit. Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.