Nancy M. Dacar

PORTLAND – Nancy M. Dacar, 87, of Portland died peacefully Monday evening, March 14, 2022 at the Maine Medical Center.

Nancy was born May 17, 1934 in Portland, the daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Steeves) Storey. She was educated in Scarborough Schools and was a graduate of the Scarborough High School “Redskins” class of 1951.

After graduation, Nancy worked at Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. for a short period. In 1952 she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until her honorable discharge in 1954. After the Navy, she made her home in Newport, R.I., working jobs including waitressing.

In 1958 she gave birth to her only son, Daniel L. Dacar. Soon after, the two moved back to Maine. Nancy took a job at New England Telephone Co., “Ma Bell,” in the accounting department where she worked for almost 30 years retiring in 1988.

She enjoyed antiquing, photography, gardening, yard sales, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, scrabble, knitting and crocheting and also country music. She was an avid 10-pin bowler for many years. She knitted hundreds of pairs of mittens for school children and many afghans for the Togus Veterans Hospital in Augusta. Nancy also knitted many sweaters and sewed clothing for family members.

Nancy was a late blooming New England Sports fan who enjoyed watching, and even scoring, Boston Red Sox games as well as Boston Bruins games. She closely followed the Maine Mariners AHL hockey team, attended many games and witnessed their first Calder Cup victory in 1978.

Nancy was an active member of the Westbrook American Legion Post 197 where she held many offices. She served as Adjutant, Aide to Dept. Commander and, her proudest position, Post Commander. She greatly enjoyed all of the duties and activities and friendships associated with her time at Post 197. When she moved away from Westbrook to be closer to family, she transferred to the Portland American Legion Post 17 where she gained another group of great and loyal friends. She treasured the many wonderful moments and friendships from her Post 17 visits. Nancy was a “Paid Up For Life” legion member.

She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Linda M. Bonneau, Priscilla J. Eaton and brother, Calvin L. Storey.

Nancy is survived by her son, Daniel and his wife Lisa Dacar of South Portland; grandson Alec Dacar of South Portland; sister, Sally Hartman of Hampden; cousin, Pam Barker of Freeport; along with many loving nieces and nephews; her extended family and many great friends.

A visiting hour will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Hobbs Funeral Home 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland, ME 04106. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Reception to follow at the Hobbs Hospitality Center in South Portland.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the loving care that the 75 State Street staff provided Nancy during the last year.

For online condolences and in lieu of flowers please visit http://www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.