Obituary of Nancy K. Darois

Nancy K. Darois, age 89, of Lebanon Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home. Nancy was born July 9, 1933, in Morristown, NJ, to the late Russell Kent and the late Ruth (nee Stone) Kent. 

Nancy was raised in Chatham, NJ, before moving out to Lebanon Township, NJ. Nancy worked as a bus driver for Laidlaw Bus Company until her retirement in 2017. She also worked as Truck Driver and even worked for the Chatham Twp Police Department.  Nancy was a hard worker and provided for her six children: Madeline, James, David, Carolyn, Ted, and Debbie.

Nancy loved horses and participating in horse shows.  She enjoyed being outdoors, mowing the lawn, gardening, and feeding the deer. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren, who gave her great joy.

Nancy is survived by her children, Madeline Hall of Goldsboro, PA, James Darois and his wife Karen of ildwood Florida, David Darois of Washington, NJ, Carolyn Ryno of Phillipsburg, NJ, Ted Darois and his wife Lisa of Phillipsburg, NJ; brothers, William Kent of Franklin, NY, James Kent and his wife Clara of Long Valley, NJ; as well as her 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Nancy is predeceased by her daughter, Debbie Darois; sisters, Emily Imbimbo, Ruth Lane, Ginny Apgar Hood, Jean Harvis; brother Donald Kent; parents, Ruth (nee Stone) Kent and Russell Kent.

Friends and relatives may visit with Nancy’s family on Wednesday, May 10th from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM, with a funeral service starting at 4:00 PM. All services will be held at Knoll-DeVoe Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 142 West Washington Avenue, Washington NJ 07882. Cremation will follow all services. To send condolences to the family please visit www.knolldevoefh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s name may be made to, Common Sense for Animals, P.O. Box 589, Broadway, NJ 08808. Please Click Here to Donate