Nancy Carroll Bristol

Nancy Carroll Bristol, 75, of Isle of Palms, SC died peacefully at her summer residence on Sandback Circle in Rindge, NH on Monday July 2, 2012. She was born September 30, 1936 in Danbury, CT daughter of the late Leo F. and Louise (Gorman) Carroll. Nancy graduated from Ridgefield (CT) High School in 1954 and from the University of Connecticut in 1958 where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. She earned her Master’s degree in Gerontology from the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford CT. Nancy had worked as a Conservator for more than twenty years, however most important to her were her volunteer activities. She was a Hospice volunteer associated with the Hartford Hospital, and was also actively involved with the House of Bread, a place for food, shelter, housing and education for those who need it. In South Carolina she was involved with ECCO (East Cooper Community Outreach) and was a volunteer the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Nancy was a founding member of Hospice of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant SC. Nancy was a world traveler who loved to have a party, especially an ice cream party with her grandchildren. She cherished the time spent with family. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Ronald H. Bristol of Rindge; two daughters Louise B. O’Leary and her husband Anthony of Walpole MA., Emily B. Foley and husband Kevin also of Walpole MA; two sons Ronald H. Bristol, Jr and wife Molly of Greensboro NC, W. Tyler Bristol and wife Andrea of Elliot Neck ME; twelve grandchildren, Taylor, Hanna, Maggie O., Katie, Meghan, Libby, Erin, Trey, Emma, Liam, Maggie B. and Declan; two sisters Catherine Petroni of Madison CT and Jeanne Baker of Englishtown NJ; several nieces , nephews and close friends.

Private burial will be at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge at a later date.

The family has requested that memorial contributions for those who wish, be made to the House of Bread, 1453 Main Street, Hartford CT 06120.

As per her request, there will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday July 10, 2012 at 11:00AM in St. Patrick Church, 89 Main Street in Jaffrey NH. Rev Wilfred H. Deschamps pastor will officiate. Nancy lived a colorful life, so please honor her by dressing colorfully.