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Nancy Marie (Tocheny) Delafield, 71, of Statesville NC, formerly of Newark Valley NY and Binghamton, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC after a courageous battle with Brain Cancer. She was born March 9, 1947 in Luzerne County, PA to the late Albert Tocheny and Helen Marzec Tocheny.
Nancy grew up on Binghamton’s west side and graduated from Binghamton Central High School. She was employed as an Office Assistant for NYS DMV Glendale, Broome Dev. Ctr. Medical Services and Town Of Maine. She enjoyed spending time on the St Lawrence River with family and friends. Vacationing in the Outer Banks, Traveling and shopping with her daughter Amanda. She had a great love of all her animals, loved her cat Wasabi and Grand dog Bella. She was part owner of Nancy’s Hallmark years ago in Binghamton. She was creative at decorating, a great seamstress and always helped family.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ward of Statesville and Stepson Jeremiah (Leslie) Delafield, siblings Robert (Linda) Tocheny of Lenior City TN, Ellen (David) Snyder of Tallahassee FL,
Al (Carrie) Tocheny of Johnson City NY, along with several nieces and nephews and grandson Jackson Delafield.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations in her name can be made to the Humane Society of Iredell County, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, or the American Cancer Society Brain Cancer research.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Kathy ward says
Your fought the fight. Time for her to rest. My prayers are with you during this difficult time
Brenda says
So sorry for your loss Mandy, I will always remember your moms smile, her love of her animals, and catching up with her at Octoberfest in Maine, her love and pride of being your mom, was always so obvious. Nancy may you Rest in Peace and enjoy seeing all your animals again..
Joanne says
So sorry Mandy. Sending you lots of love xx
Leslie says
Mandy
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories you have made over the years they will get your through. Remember she is always with you in your heart. I’m here if you need anything.
Love
Leslie Shaver
Sarah Almeraz says
Mandy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great person. My prayers are with you!
Wendy Walling Pipentacos says
I met Nancy when I was a kid. I was so sorry to hear about her illness and death. My heart goes out to her family.
Sandy Baxter says
Sorry for your loss I met Nancy while working at BDC. She had a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. May she rest in peace.
Sonya says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. It is obvious you all had a beautiful life with Nancy. May you all draw closer to one another as a family and to our God above who gives us peace to deal with our grief.
Revelation 21:3,4 states a promise of no more pain, death and sorrow. A prayer that will be answered very soon..