Pamela S. Nash

Pamela S. Nash, age 67, of Newark, DE, passed away after a short battle with leukemia on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born on October 5, 1953 in Wilmington, DE to the late Robert and Joyce Sausermen. She was the middle daughter of five. Pamela grew up and remained in Newark, DE her entire life. She was a 1971 graduate of Christiana High School. After graduation, Pamela worked a short time for Community Finance, then was employed by DuPont from where she was retired. While employed at DuPont, Pamela pursued her education and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Neuman College. Pamela was a dedicated member of Holy Family R.C. Church where she sang in the choir and was a eucharistic minister. She also served on the board of the Jesus House. Through her dedication to the church, she worked closely with all of the resident priests and established long-term friendships. One of these friendships was with Father James Nash who introduced her to his brother, Joseph T. Nash, who later became her husband. Pamela and Joseph were married for twenty-two years. Being the daughter of a Yank bride from England, Pamela was able to travel. She had been to Australia, England, and other parts of Europe. She had also cruised to Alaska and Mediterranean ports. Pamela enjoyed family, friends, and good times. To her, nothing was better than sitting by the pool and discussing life with her husband, Joe. Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Joseph T. Nash; step-children, Laura Nash of Newark, Joann Cleaver (Matthew) of Newark, Jenna Lowden (Geoff) of Wilmington, and Gregory Nash of Wilmington; step-grandchildren, Charlotte Cleaver and Chase Lowden; sisters, Patricia Ann Hypes of Bear, Linda Dolinger (Gil) of Naples, FL, Valerie Kuhlman of Newark, and Monica Erne (Wayne) of Newark; nephew, Jeffrey Hypes (Meredith) of Townsend; great-nephew, Wyatt Hypes; and great-niece, Gwyneth Hypes. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 pm. The family requests that masks be worn by all in attendance regardless of vaccination status. Inurnment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.

Pamela S. Nash

October 5, 1953 - September 1, 2021