Nancy E. (Flynn) LaHair, 53, of North Grosvernordale, Conn., and formerly of Worcester, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center after an illness.

She leaves her husband of nine years, Philip J. LaHair; two sisters, Deborah A. Martel and her husband Edward of Worcester, and Linda M. Petty and her husband Jack of Barre; a brother, Thomas H. Flynn and his wife Susan of Worcester; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Annie.

Nancy was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Henry T. and Alice M. (Smith) Flynn. She lived in Worcester until moving to Conn. about ten years ago.

Nancy graduated from Burncoat High School. She followed to complete several professional programs to master a variety of skills. She took medical assistant courses at the David Hale Fanning School. She was also trained as a phlebotomist. She completed the American Red Cross certified nursing assistant program.

Nancy was on the staff at the Worcester Surgical Center for several years. Previously, she worked in the Labor and Delivery department at St. Vincent Hospital. She began her career in the offices of Dr. Michael Weinstein, a Worcester pediatrician. At one time, she was also a bus monitor for the Worcester Public Schools.

Nancy was an accomplished athlete. She finished seven triathlons and participated in countless bicycle rides for charity. She loved the ocean and her favorite sport was swimming. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Nancy was a deeply spiritual person, and was devoted to her family.

Calling hours are Wednesday, December 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Thursday, December 18, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.