Obituary of Nancy B. Dady

Nancy B. Dady, 94, of New Woodstock, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2023, just two weeks after seeing her great-grand-children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was born June 29, 1929 in Syracuse to Charles and Dorothy Wilde Bishop. Nancy was a graduate of Fabius High School and attended Brockport State Teacher’s College. Nancy was the owner of Dady’s Village Market in New Woodstock and was an active member of the community. She served as a trustee, secretary and treasurer of the New Woodstock Cemetery Association, was past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Madison County, and was a supporter of the New Woodstock Library and the New Woodstock Historical Society. She was also the bookkeeper for the New Woodstock Water District. In addition to family and community, her other great love was her lake cottage in Canada, built by her father; a place of happiness for generations. Nancy is survived by her children, T. Peter Dady of Homer, T. Shawn Dady of Sheds and Lisa (Joanna Doherty) Dady of Providence, RI; her grandchildren, Benjamin Bedore, Timothy Bedore, Thomas H. Dady and Nina Dady; three great grandchildren, Blake, Jolie and Daniel Bedore. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Dady, her daughter, Patricia Dady (Andy Keegan), and her brothers and sister. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2023 at the New Woodstock Cemetery, Main Street, New Woodstock. Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy’s memory may be made to the New Woodstock Fire Department, P.O. Box 165, New Woodstock, NY 13122 or to CNY Spay Neuter Assistance Program, 17 Salisbury St., Cortland, NY 13045. Condolences for the Dady family may be left at www.michaelebrownfuneralservices.com