Nancy Jean Scannell

Nancy J. (Kelly) Scannell of Lynn, formerly of Georgetown, passed away on September 11, 2016 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of R. Jean (Foley) Kelly and the late John J. Kelly. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School and attended Northeastern University and more recently attained a Certificate of Paralegal Studies at NSCC. Nancy was employed for many years at the Lynnfield Medical Associates. Nancy was a principal player in the crossroads Company in the 1970’s and 1980’s. She was an active member in the NorthShore Songsters and the Clifton Lutheran Church choir up until the time of her illness.

Nancy is survived by her son, Andrew D. Scannell of Sunnyside, NY as well as her siblings: John J. Kelly and his wife, Cindy, Jamie Kelly, and Mary Jo Kelly-LaPointe and her husband, Joe. Nancy also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Clifton Lutheran Church, 150 Humphrey St. Marblehead on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy’s memory may be made to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Cancer Center and please visit: www.bidmc.org/giving. Arrangements under the care of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.