Following is the obituary for NANCY A. O’NEILL, submitted by her family.

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Nancy A. O’Neill, 72, of Westport, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

Ms. O’Neill was born Oct. 8, 1951, in Norwalk and has been a lifelong resident of Westport. 

A devoted mother and grandmother, Ms. O’Neill was a devout Catholic and an avid reader who also loved music and film.

Ms. O’Neill was the eldest child of Anthony L. Wilcox and Jane L. Wilcox of Westport. 

She is survived by three sons, Patrick Smith of California, Ryan Smith of Trumbull and Tim O’Neill of Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Mary C. Purcell of Westport; two brothers, David P. Wilcox of Norwalk and John A. Wilcox of Westport, and four grandchildren.

Ms. O’Neill was buried in Assumption Cemetery in Westport. Donations can be made to Franciscan Mission Associates.