Nancy C. Akin of Chatham died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at CMH with family at her side. Born November 7, 1932 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Haigh) Andrews. Nancy and her husband Don were married over 62 years. Besides being a devoted mother and homemaker, she loved knitting scarves, going to her high school class monthly luncheons, and trips to Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando. After graduating from Chatham High School, she attended Mildred Elly in Albany. Her first job in 1951 was with Dr. Mesick, as a dental assistant. Later she worked as a remedial reading teachers aide in Washington, North Carolina and in Chatham High School. Then in 1981, Nancy became a Town Justice in Canaan, New York. -- A position she held with honor and devotion, respecting the rights of all the people who came before her, for 23 years. Survivors include her husband Don, sons Donald Jr. (Vicki) of Ghent, Douglas (Cathy) of Chatham, David of Hudson, Daniel (Sue) of Kinderhook, and Darin of Ghent. Five grandchildren- Jessica Rowe (Brent) of Ghent, Josh Akin of Chatham, Jenna Tessitore (Matt) of Ghent, Matt Akin of Chatham, and Kailynn Akin of Austerlitz. Three great-grandchildren- Lylah and Harper (Jessica and Brent), and Easton (Jenna and Matt). Nancy was predeceased by her sister and brother in-law, Carol and Art Bohne, and her brother Lawrence Andrews. Calling hours are Sunday evening 4 - 7pm from Wenk Funeral Home Chatham Funeral service will be Monday 11:30 am from the St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Woodbridge Ave, Chatham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Community Hospice of Columbia Greene 47 Liberty St .Catskill, N.Y. 12414, Chatham Rescue Squad P. O. Box 352 Chatham,N.Y. 12037, and American Cancer Societ 260 Osborne Rd. Loudonville, N.Y. 12211. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com