Nancy Fogg Doten passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Nancy lived a full life and will be remembered by her loving and generous heart, her support of her community, and kind and lively spirit.
Nancy was born on May 15, 1933 to Frank and Florence Fogg in Pomfret, and attended Pomfret schools and Hartford High School. In 1950, she went on a blind date with Fred Doten and a year and a half later they were married. Oct. 6, 2025 will be their 74th wedding anniversary.
Nancy was a loving and supportive wife, mother, and friend. Among other jobs, Nancy worked at Guthrie’s Nursing Home, cooked and cleaned at MIT’s Talbot House in Pomfret, and was the Windsor County Clerk for many years. Nancy and Fred have lived and worked on Elm Grove Farm for the entirety of their marriage.
Nancy enjoyed square dancing and she and Fred were members of the Sugarhouse Swingers. She loved camping in Maine, and attended the Fryeburg Fair for over 30 years. She loved birds, especially owls, and enjoyed sitting on her lawn and watching the animals on the farm. She was also well-known for knitting wonderful socks, which she loved to give away, and sewing beautiful quilts, which hang on their porch.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, brothers Lawrence, Donald, and sister Margaret, sister-in-law Joan Staples, and by great-granddaughter Isabela. She is survived by husband Fred; brothers Nelson, and Raymond; sisters Eleanor, Katherine, Barbara; brother-in-law John; children Fred (Sandy), Sherry Stubbins (Robert), Michael (Amy), Marie Robinson (James), James (Nancy); seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Oct. 18, at the Pomfret Town Hall 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Nancy’s memory to the Thompson Senior Center or the Woodstock Food Shelf.
An online guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com.
