Nancy A. Walker, 70

NEW ASHFORD, Mass. — Nancy Ann Walker, 70, of New Ashford died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Williamstown Commons after a long illness.

She was born in North Adams, Mass., on October 18, 1945, a daughter of Basil E. and Agnes (LaBombard) Walker. She attended schools in Williamstown and in Calvert County, Maryland, and graduated from the University of Maryland.

Nancy was a self employed as a bookkeeper and tax preparer for BATS, and also served as a longtime New Ashford tax collector. She was a communicant of the former St. Raphael’s Church.

She leaves her husband, Arthur Henry Johnson, whom she married on December 20, 1989; three stepdaughters, Karen, Kelly, and Karla; and one sister, Eileen Steele.

She was predeceased by her stepdaughter Kathy and two brothers, Basil Walker Jr. and William Walker.

Funeral notice: Services for Nancy Walker will be private for her family and friends at Sherman Burbank Chapel, Williamstown, on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown. There will be no calling hours. Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.