Frances Ellen Nash

Fran was born on September 25, 1966 in Trumbull, CT to Francis and Elizabeth (Hall) Crowley. She graduated from Trumbull High School in 1985. After moving to New Hampshire, Fran spent her early years as a devoted mother. When her children reached school-age, she began working for Maxfield Public Library in Loudon, NH. Over a period of time, Fran contributed to the library programming and started their yoga classes. Her children remember her as a kind, gentle, patient, and spiritual mother who encourage them to pursue their goals.

Fran was an accomplished and certified Yoga Instructor and often included meditation in her groups. She was a generous friend with her time who loved helping people. She was passionate about hiking, the environment, and spiritual guidance. She was an active and dedicated member of the community.

Fran's family includes her children, Michelle Crowley, Bradford Nash, and Phillip Nash all of New Hampshire; siblings, Lisa Crowley McGuinness (Edward), David Crowley (Lisa), step-sister Collen Mikolichick (Jim), step-brother Jim and Patrick Nash. She is also survived by her step-mother Katie Crowley and several nieces and nephews all of CT.

She is preceded in death by her father, Francis Crowley of CT, her mother, Elizabeth Crowley of NH, her nephew, David (DJ) Crowley Jr, and step-brother, John Nash both of CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the Maxfield Public Library in Memory of Frances Nash; checks should be made payable to Maxfield Public Library, 8 RT-129, Loudon, NH 03307, or To-Plant-a-Tree, in “Memory of Frances Nash;” make checks payable to USDA Forest Service, 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BennettFuneralHome.com for the Nash Family.