Nancy S. Biron

COLEBROOK – Nancy Sims Biron, 83, of Colebrook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the Jack Byrnes Center in Lebanon, N.H., following a short illness. Nancy was born at the Sims/Harvey residence in Columbia, on May 30, 1940. She was the second child of Mabel Oakes Sims and Rupert Sims. She completed grades 1-8 at the one room schoolhouse where she was taught by Marguerite Wiswell for several years. She excelled in spelling and history and often helped teach the younger children. She then attended Colebrook Academy where she was the Salutatorian of the class of 1958. She was also active in cheerleading, Drama Club and the Glee Club. Nancy attended Plymouth State Teachers College for one year before marrying Robert Biron on June 20, 1959. During their 49 years of marriage they raised three children and had many adventures, including trips to Hawaii, Costa Rica, Spain and Portugal. Nancy was a loving and generous wife and mother who always kept her sense of humor. She actively supported her children’s endeavors and welcomed their friends and spouses into her home. Nancy loved to remember family and friends by sending cards on birthdays and special occasions. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and played the Wordle puzzle daily up until her final days. Many lives in the community were touched by Nancy’s acts of kindness, such as sharing gifts of homemade cookies and peanut butter balls. She was proud to be a blood donor and gave a lifetime total of almost 18 gallons. An avid reader and gardener, she tended the flowers outside the Colebrook Library for several years. She found solace and beauty in the sanctuary of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where she was a long-time member. She was also a member of the St. John de Crevecoeur chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She is survived by her son, Mark Biron and his wife Bobbi; daughter Rebecca Cooney and husband Ted; daughter Katy Biron and husband Jim Scheffler; and beloved grandchildren Abigail Doria (Tony), Andrew Biron, Aidan Cooney, Erin Cooney, Maeve Kenney (Sam), and Zoe and Rebecca Scheffler. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and her brother, Rupert Sims. “Though she be but little she is fierce.” (Shakespeare) Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Nancy to the Kiwanis Club of Colebrook, P.O. Box 241, Colebrook, NH 03576. There are no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the Colebrook Village Cemetery on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Nancy S. Biron

May 30, 1940 - March 23, 2024