Nancy Coughnet Capron's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2023 in Prudence Island, Rhode Island

Nancy Coughnet Capron

October 11, 1932 - October 4, 2023 (90 years old)

Prudence Island, Rhode Island

Nancy Coughnet Capron's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2023 in Prudence Island, Rhode Island

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George C Lima Funeral Home Inc

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Nancy Coughnet Capron

October 11, 1932 - October 4, 2023 (90 years old)

Prudence Island, Rhode Island

Nancy Coughnet Capron Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nancy Coughnet Capron of Prudence Island, Rhode Island, who passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nancy Coughnet Capron to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband George H. Capron; her parents, Hamilton S. Rice and Helen Rice (Link); and her siblings, Patricia Beachen and Hamilton "Buzz" Rice.

She is survived by: her sons, William J. Capron (Caitlin), George "Hub" Capron (Kim) and L. "Tim" Capron; her sisters, Elizabeth Swindells and Joann Kaemmerlen; and her cousin David Rice. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews.

She was an avid swimmer (often wearing mask, snorkel, and fins to check out fish and other aquatic life) in Narragansett Bay and the Gulf of Mexico until her mid 80's, continuing to swim in the Englewood YMCA pool until almost 90.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George C Lima Funeral Home Inc



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October 16, 2023

Bill Pollock wrote a sympathy message

“We have known Nancy since we arrived at Deer Creek Park in 2001. She was a most amazing woman, interested in so many things- preserving the environment, the space program and world peace among so many other interests. We will miss her in the park and are honored to have known her. Our condolences to the family. Linda and Bill Pollock”


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October 15, 2023

Lisa Beatty wrote a sympathy message

“I will miss our long chats about history and the waters of the world. Rest in peace Nancy. Rosemary Otte Deer Creek Park Friend”


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31 Pier Rd, Prudence Island, RI 02872

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