Nancy Jachim NEWPORT — Nancy Jachim passed away on Jan. 10, 2022. It’s not often that life brings us someone as special as Nancy Jachim. I feel more than fortunate to have had her as my bestie and loving spouse. It was painful to say goodbye after her long struggle with gallbladder cancer. Nancy was a treasured teacher, fervent feminist, avid tennis player, a horticulturist and a warm friend who oozed kindness. Her warm, infectious smile and gentle, jovial manner easily won hearts and changed minds. Nancy had a song for every situation and wasn’t shy about singing it, no matter how obscure it may have been. Her singing made life with her like a living musical. The world will be a darker place without the light of her smile and sweetness of her gentle heart. Nancy is survived by her spouse, Linda Billingsley; her older sister and spouse, Geri Jachim and Maddy Ladd; her younger sister, Arlene Jachim; her nephews, Ben Gallagher and Matt Jachim-Gallagher. Memorial contributions in Nancy’s name may be made to Emily’s List, P.O. Box 96612, Washington, DC 20077 or at www.emilyslist.org.
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