1940 - 2026
Born in Havana, Cuba, on September 1st, 1940, Nancy was the daughter of the late Juan and Leonore Maspons. She came to the United States in 1963 and lived in Clinton, West Roxbury, and Bellingham before moving to Medway three years ago.
Nancy earned a bachelor's degree from Boston University and a master's degree from Boston State College. She worked for more than 20 years as a special education teacher for the City of Boston.
She enjoyed gardening, shopping, traveling, visiting restaurants, spending time at the beach, and playing canasta at the senior center. She also enjoyed caring for birds in her yard and spending time with her dogs. Nancy was known for preparing Cuban dishes for family gatherings and holidays. She was also devoted to her faith and had a particular devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Armando, and her siblings, Jorge Maspons and Beba Fernandez.
She is survived by her children, Armand A. Fernandez and his wife, Kathy, of Foxboro; Joseph I. Fernandez of Medway; and Cristina M. Bartlett and her husband, Scott, of Medway. She also leaves six grandchildren, Michael, Kayla, Danielle, Brandon, Owen, and Camryn, and six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Russell, Henry, Zoe, Cora, and Connor.
Calling hours will be held Friday, October 30th, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, located at 3 Barber Street in Medway. Her funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Medway, with burial at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham. Family and friends will gather afterward at the Bartlett family home in Medway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's memory to the Missionary Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Holliston.
