CASCO — Nancy Jane Tripp (Oakes), 90, of Casco, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Jan, 7, 2025, at the Gosnell House, Scarborough.

Nancy was born Sept, 14, 1934, in Manchester, N.H., a daughter of John Emery and Edith (Nelson) Oakes.

Nancy married Clarence “Vernon” Tripp on June 17, 1951, in Casco. They made their home in Casco and Raymond where they raised their four children.

Of all the things in her life, it was spending time with her ever-growing family that gave Nancy the most joy and happiness. Her weekly lunch outings to Applebee’s with nephew Kevin Eldridge was the highlight of most weeks, especially when she gave up driving and he became her chauffeur! It was a very special close bond Nancy and her great-grandchild, Chase, shared from the day he was born in 2017. Her name was Grandma Nan and she loved to pick him up for her hug and kiss!

All whom she loved will miss her never-fail approach in sending them greeting cards no matter the occasion. Nancy loved crocheting and crafts and has gifted many afghans and creations to loved ones. Nancy enjoyed the love of her three feline grandbabies too. At her home were Vern, Delilah and Maggee of whom she helped pick out the latter two from MEow Lounge.

She is survived by daughter Melissa E. Poree and husband, David of Casco, whom she lived with for 11 years; three sons, Vernon “Bruce” Tripp (Susan) of Pa., Leland D. Tripp (Karen) of Tenn., John R. Tripp (Van Phen) of Maine; and daughter, Donna Leaf of Calif.; grandchildren David J. Poree (Holly) of Maine, Jillian L. Poree of Calif., Travis M. (Sarah) and Douglas J. (Arlene) Tripp of Pa., Austin Tripp, Cara A., Jonathan, and Jessica J. Tripp of Maine, Amanda Leaf (Genia) and David Leaf of Calif.; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Richardson of Tex., and Carol Oakes of Maine; sister-in-law, Donna Tripp; and many close nieces and nephews, Zandra Richardson of Tex., Kevin and David Eldridge of Maine, Bonnie Oliver (Brian) of Ga., &and Melody Jones of Tex., along with many more cherished family and friends.

Nancy was predeceased by “Vern” in 2012, her sister Andrea Mooney; brothers Clyde “Butch,” Jack and Donald Oakes.

At Nancy’s request, there will be no services but a celebration of life cookout later in the year.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to MEow Lounge, 630 Main St., Westbrook ME 04092 and/or to Hospice of Southern Maine, Attn: Gosnell House, 390 US Rte. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074

Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.