Waterville / South China – Nancy Ann (Dubois) Cayford, 72, passed away on September 5, 2024, at camp (her "happy place") with her partner of thirty years, Dan Pooler, at her side. Born in Waterville on October 28, 1951, the daughter of Wallace and Shirley (St. Peter) Dubois. Nancy graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. She retired in 2019 after 20 years as Front Desk Associate at the Fireside Inn and Suites (formerly Best Western). Before her declining health Nancy loved vacation trips, cruises, and casino adventures with her beloved Dan and his sister Margie and brother-in-law Craig Handley. Their recently purchased summer home on China Lake instantly became her Happy Place, where family and friends were encouraged to visit and enjoy the lake. She loved floating around the lake on her inner tube, going for boat rides, and evenings by the fire pit with Dan. Nancy was predeceased by her parents; her son Vance Cayford; daughter Lori Cayford; brother Tim Dubois; sister Susan (Dubois) Moffett; and sisters-in-law Linda Harding, Nancy Hewins and Pam Pratt. She is survived by "her perfect man", Dan Pooler; stepsons Dan Pooler and wife Sarah and Shawn Pooler; sisters Donna Spillman and husband Wayne, and Debbie Goldsmith; sisters-in-law Donna Martin and Margie Handley and spouse Craig; grandsons Gaige and Gavin Hessert; step-grandchildren Kenzie, Jordan, and Maryanne Pooler; and great grandson Ezra Hessert; as well as many special nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Dialysis Clinic in Fairfield for the great care they gave Nancy. In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate to Dialysis Clinic, Inc., 205 Ridge Rd., Fairfield ME 04937. A celebration of life will be held on September 21, 2024, at 10:00am in South China, Fire Road 37 (directly across from the China School sign), Camp 54. Casual dress is suggested.