After a lengthy battle with C.O.P.D. and lung cancer, Colleen (Brady) Fancy, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18th, surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born in Methuen MA, on the 20th of November, 1957. She is predeceased by her father, Edward C. Brady, mother, Geraldine (Cormier) Brady, nephew, Brendan Sharpe, father in-law, Sumner Fancy.

Colleen graduated from Salem High School and was a resident of Salem, NH for the majority of her life. Colleen was at her happiest surrounded by her large family or caring for the many children that attended her home daycare for over 20 years. She was passionate about her beautiful gardens and loved nothing more than a sunny beach day with friends and family.

Colleen is survived by her husband, Brian Fancy of Salem, NH. Her children, son, Jared Simone and his wife Mia, daughter, Katelyn Fancy, and son Christian Fancy all of Salem, NH. Brothers, Scott Brady, Shawn Brady and his wife Alicia. Sisters, Jeryl-Lynne (Brady) Sharpe and her husband Joseph, Krista (Brady) Simpson and her husband Michael, Erin Brady, Melissa (Brady) Willis and her husband David, Diane Feugill, and Denise Clegg. Mothers in-law, Phyllis Fancy and Elaine (Marcus) Fancy. Brother in-law Kevin Fancy and his wife Sheila. Sister in-law Catherine (Fancy) Dubois and her husband Robert. Grandchildren Jack Simone and Charlie Simone. As well as a large number of nieces and nephews.