Nancy Sweeney

Nancy L. Sweeney, of Somers, NY (formally of Ridgefield CT) , passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. She was 81 years old.

Born on September 4, 1944 in Danbury, CT, daughter of the late George A. and Mildred (Kuhlmann) Lee. Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Danbury High School; with much dedication she continued her education at Western Connecticut State University receiving her master’s degree. She was married to Peter B Sweeney. Peter predeceased his wife in 1972. 

Nancy was a schoolteacher for over 30 years before retiring. She was artistic and creative, not only did she love to teach her students about art, but she also loved to paint, creating many masterpieces. Nancy was always perfectly dressed in all the right accessories, never leaving her home without a necklace and matching purse. Nancy loved traveling with her friends and visited Australia, among other international destinations.

Nancy is lovingly survived by her nephews; Glenn (Melinda) McKague and Michael (Michele) McKague and many others; as well as her many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers; George, David and Richard and her sister Barbara. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday May 8, 2026 at 10:30am at St. Peter’s Church (Main Street, Danbury). Interment will immediately follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery (Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury).

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations in memory of Nancy to your local Animal Welfare Society as she had a great love for animals, especially her cats.

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