Nancy L. Hobart (Fabian) age 68, of Newport, VT, passed away peacefully after battling a long-term illness on December 31, 2016 surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Northampton, MA the daughter of Carl A. Fabian and Henrietta Fabian (DeTeau) and a longtime resident of Amherst, MA.  She was a graduate of Amherst Regional High School Class of 1966 and continued her education at Cardinal Cushing College.  She was a long time employee of Blair Cutting and Smith Insurance Agency. Nancy had a love for animals, along with her husband, and together they rescued many and invited them into their home.  She also loved gardening, golf, and tennis, and had a wonderful smile that could light up any room.  She is survived by her husband A. James Hobart, her two children Mark A. Aldrich and his wife Kelly and Michelle F. Aldrich and her wife Lynne, her brother Carl A. Fabian Jr. and his wife Janie, one niece and two nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dakin Humane Society, dakinhumane.org, in memory of Nancy.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with burial following in N. Amherst Cemetery.