THOMASTON — Nancy Lee Miles Armstrong, 68, died in her home on May 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Nancy was born in Waterville on Oct. 18, 1954, to Andrew and Eunice Miles of Clinton. The second girl of five, Nancy was a loving, devoted sister and daughter who grew up enjoying Maine’s pine forests, rivers, lakes and the family camp in Unity. A cheerleader and gifted student, Nancy graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield in 1973. In 1977 Nancy graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in nursing and began her career in Waterville at Thayer Hospital. She met Jeffrey Armstrong a few years later and they married in 1982.
Nancy obtained her master’s degree in nursing education and continued her career at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport for over 30 years, working among colleagues and friends. Nancy and Jeff spent many happy years together, raising children, expanding their home in Thomaston, sailing in the Caribbean with loved ones and traveling the world. Nancy and Jeff Nancy enjoyed many close friendships and hosted many gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. She served on the School Board and Harbor Committee. A member of both the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Thomaston and the Anchor Church in Rockport, Nancy’s faith and energy in Christ was inspirational in those around her.
Despite a cancer diagnosis, Nancy continued to live a vibrant life surrounded by friends and family. Nancy dearly enjoyed celebrating the milestones in her children’s lives. In 2016, Nancy attended her son’s college graduation from the University of Maine at Orono, and his wedding in 2021. On Easter of 2023, Nancy was overjoyed with news that both her son and her niece Lexi were expecting children in the fall of this year. Nancy hosted her daughter’s wedding in 2018 and became a grandmother two years later to two adoring grandsons, spending time with them on Hupper Island and taking Andrew to church.
Nancy’s loving spirit, kind nature and passion for gardening, boating, sewing, cooking, exploring and finding joy in the everyday will be passed from her to all who loved her.
Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian folk singer whose rich, plaintive baritone and gift for melodic songwriting made him one of the most popular recording artists of the 1970s, died on Monday night in Toronto. He was 84.
His death, at Sunnybrook Hospital, was confirmed by his publicist, Victoria Lord. She did not specify a cause, but Mr. Lightfoot had had a number of health problems in recent years.
Mr. Lightfoot, a fast-rising star in Canada in the early 1960s, broke through to international success when his friends and fellow Canadians Ian and Sylvia Tyson recorded two of his songs, “Early Morning Rain” and “For Lovin’ Me.”
When Peter, Paul and Mary came out with their own versions of those songs — their “For Lovin’ Me” was a Top 40 hit — and Marty Robbins reached the top of the country charts with Mr. Lightfoot’s “Ribbon of Darkness,” Mr. Lightfoot’s reputation soared. Overnight, he joined the ranks of songwriters like Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs and Tom Paxton, all of whom influenced his style.At the 1986 Ian and Sylvia Reunion Concert Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia, Judy Collins, and Linda Ronstadt all perromed.
Wednesday to Monday leaves too little time once the two days drive time is subtracted.
