Nancy Gail Gilman

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Gail Gilman on November 9, 2024 at Newbridge on Charles in Dedham, just days after observing her 75th birthday on Halloween.

Nancy’s friends will remember her radiant smile and her signature look—her long, flowing dark hair streaming in the wind as she cruised in her blue convertible, undeterred by season or weather. She was preceded in passing by her parents, George and Esther Krasner; her beloved siblings, Irving and Miriam; and her partner, Gary Coken. She is survived by her cousins, Lana Epstein (Alan) of New York City and Lynda Gordon of Chicago.

Nancy was more than a friend; she was a confidante, a mentor, and a source of wisdom and laughter for all who knew her. Her warmth extended to her family, friends, and former colleagues, touching a broad circle of lives.

A graduate of Newman High School in Boston, Nancy went on to have a diverse career. She managed Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club in NYC and Darts in Boston, bringing joy and laughter to so many. She also served as a manager at Mill Falls Restaurant in Newton, and later took on the role of commercial collections specialist at McKenzie, Baker, and Stevens in Connecticut.

In January 2023, Nancy joined Temple Shalom in Medford, where she found a welcoming community and cherished the new friendships she built over mah jongg and book club gatherings.

Nancy was a passionate follower of Boston sports, an admirer of the arts, and a lover of life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed the theater, dance, museums, and was a formidable Scrabble player. She traveled widely, delighted in movie outings, and enjoyed long walks by the ocean. She loved decorating her yard for the delight of passers-by and tending her home garden.

A service in her honor will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, at Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop St., Medford, MA followed by interment at B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Peabody, Massachusetts. Memorial donations  in her name may be sent to the Medical Oncology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center noting Dr. Deepa Rangachari Oncology Research Fund.

Nancy’s strength, humor, and integrity will be deeply missed but never forgotten.