Nancy Jean Paige
January 22, 1937 ~ September 5, 2019
Nancy Jean Semones Buchanan Paige, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 in her home in Cape Coral, Florida. Nancy was born on January 22, 1937 in Madison, Ohio to George and Esther Semones. She had one beloved older brother George.
Nancy graduated from Madison High School in 1955 where she was the head majorette in the marching band all four years. She married Stew Buchanan and they had 2 children. Nancy loved music, played the piano, dabbled in oil painting and could type faster than the speed of light. Nancy’s work ethic was tireless. She was devoted to raising her two children, while she managed two bowling alleys in Portland, IN, then twenty cottages in Madison-on-the-Lake, OH, and worked many years as a bank teller. She was a strong member of the community volunteering with the American Cancer Society, an organizer of “Sunshine Days”, and she was past president of her Homeowner’s Association in Cape Coral. Nancy married Robert Paige in 1985. Nancy and Bob spent several years living on a boat in the Florida Keys and they built a cabin in Coker Creek, TN before settling in Cape Coral, FL. Nancy loved all people, and made many dear friends wherever she lived.
Nancy is survived by her husband, her former husband, her daughter Leslie (Peter) Kalbach, son Lindley Buchanan, step-children Rob (Cheryl) Paige, Jeff (Nida) Paige, Doug (Maura) Paige, Patti (Scott) Stilin, and Dave (Dysthe) Paige; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother.
A graveside service will be held on October 12 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Memorial Park in Madison, Ohio. A celebration of life will follow at the Hampton Inn, 171 Watertower Dr., Madison, OH. Family and friends planning on attending, please visit http://evite.me/8qqVcWq4Cq
Behm Family Funeral Home 26, River Street, Madison, OH is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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