Nancy E. Hodges- 68 Worcester Nancy E. Hodges (Furey) Brown, Ustaitis, 68 died at her home in Worcester, MA; on October 2, 2014 after a long battle with COPD. Nancy was surrounded by her loving family Nancy was born on June 30, 1946, the daughter of the late John F. Furey and Lena Furey (Smith) of Auburn, MA. Nancy leaves a brother, John F. Furey Jr. and his wife Linda of Spencer, MA, and a brother David Furey of Worcester, MA. She leaves five children, a son Robert T. Brown Jr. and his wife Nicole, of Charlton, MA; a son Michael Ustaitis, with whom she resided in Worcester; a son James and his family of Worcester; and twin daughters Susan and Sally Ustaitis both of Worcester. She leaves 4 grandchildren Samantha Binienda of Worcester, Kendall Price of Worcester, Riane Anderson of Oxford, MA; and Timothy Kane of Worcester, MA. She also leaves 2 great-grandchildren Olivia Murphy and Brian Price II both of Worcester, MA. She will also be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews and close friends. Nancy loved life especially when she was spending time with her family. She became a best friend to everyone she met, and her door was always open. Her passing has left a large void in the lives of everyone lucky enough to have known her. The family would like to thank The Overlook Hospice Service in Charlton, MA for the loving care they provided for Nancy over this past year. There are no calling hours, the family will hold a private gathering at a later date. Cremation services are being provided by Shaw- Majercik Funeral Home of Webster, MA. In lieu flowers donations may be made in Nancy's name to the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org; or to the Overlook Hospice Service- Masonic Health System; Attn: MHS Foundation PO Box 100, Charlton, MA 01507.   To share a memory or offer condolences a guestbook is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.