Nancy Ruth O’Neill born on July 20th, 1954 passed away on June 22nd, 2025 at her home in Kingston at the age of 70.

Born and raised in Fairhaven, ma to the late Eliot and Lucille Bennett she was the youngest of three girls. She graduated from Fairhaven High School class of 72, and went on to complete her undergrad at Bridgewater State College, and finally her masters at Anna Maria college. She started her career at New England telephone company and went on to complete it at Verizon. While at Verizon she was a trailblazer in her field and the go to problem solver.

Anyone who knew Nancy will tell you she never liked to just take it easy. She always enjoyed getting up and going. Upon her retirement in 2015 she started Volunteering at both the local hospital and Kingston Council on Aging. She always enjoyed helping people from the little babies in the nicu to the elderly. Her quick wit kept everyone on their toes and her laugh was infectious.

One of Nancy’s greatest joys in life was being the wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert (Bob) Francis Oneill whom she spent 38 beautiful years earth side with. She was incredibly proud of her son ETNC Shawn Eliot Oneill currently serving in Norfolk, Va. 

Though known as Nancy to most she would tell you one of her most favorite names was Mimi. She loved her grandkids with her whole heart. 

Nancy enjoyed the beach. She loved swimming especially in her pool. She loved to travel. She enjoyed taking leisurely drives and was always down to talk about cars. She loved her cats,Romulus and Otis, and wherever she was they weren’t far behind. 

Nancy is survived by her son Shawn O’Neill, Daughter in-law Kirstyn Oneill, and grandsons Eliot O’neill, Landon O’neill, and Connor O’neill of Suffolk, Va. Her sister by blood Alice Lopez and nephew Jason of Wareham and by choice Doreen Wotton and her Husband Russ of Dartmouth. She is also survived by multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Nancy had many friends that were like family and she was forever grateful for those friendships.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 1st from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St, Kingston. Following the visiting hours, all are welcome to join Nancy's family at the Black Raspberry in Plymouth to continue to celebrate her life.