Veronica I. “Ronnie” Nangle, 70, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in England on January 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica (Tovey) Lilley.
A resident of Nashua for over 40 years, Ronnie grew up in Billerica, Massachusetts and was educated in Billerica schools. Ronnie married Leo Paul Nangle on June 16, 1973 and shared 40 wonderful years together until his passing on June 20, 2013.
Ronnie had been employed with the J. Baker Shoe Company for twenty-five years, where she was manager of the shoe department at several department stores. She later worked in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.
Her greatest joys in her life were spending time with her family, getting married, raising her sons and the birth of her first grandchild Ayana, who was the “Sunshine of Her Life” and spent a lot of time at Gramma’s. Ronnie also enjoyed traveling on cruises, especially to the Caribbean. She will be remembered as caring, loving and generous and will be greatly missed. Ronnie was very grateful to her family, especially her sister and brother, Deborah and Kevin Smith for their loving care and residing in their home during her illness. Also special thanks to everyone at St. Joseph Hospital for always taking such good care of her.
Members of her family include her sons, Christopher Nangle and his wife Delilah, and Joshua Nangle; her grandchildren, Elizah, Ayana, Ava, Mia, Damien, Navious, NeesaBella, and Christian Leo; a great-granddaughter, Jasmine; her sister and best friend, Deborah Smith and her husband Kevin; her brother who was like a son to her, Frederick Lilley Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Belfast, ME; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Ronnie was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Patrick Nangle and his wife, Madeline.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, April 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley Street, Nashua at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
