July 21, 1934 - Feb. 3, 2013

LOWVILLE, N.Y. - Margaret Ann Nye, 78, of Lowville, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, after an illness.

Margaret Ann Hulbert was born July 21, 1934, to Giles and Helen Hulbert in her grandmother's home in Dadville. She married Robert W. Nye on March 2, 1963. He preceded her in death in 1990. Her loving companion, Lowell Bumpus, preceded her in death in 1994.

Surviving are her four daughters, Wendy Hosler of Marinsburg, Susan (Marty) Ingersoll of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Amy (Darrel) Randall of Goshen, Ind., and Jody (Jerry) Smith of Bristol, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Tara (Scott) Benson of Carthage, Jamie (Bill) Steria of Martinsburg, Jennifer (Anny Gouin) Randall of South Bend, Ind., Jeffery (Misty Garner) Glick of Elkhart, Jousha (Brandy) Randall of Goshen, Brandon (Jillian) Glick of Myrtle Beach, David (Marybeth) Hosler of Martinsburg, Steven (Kathy) Glick of Milden Hill, U.K, Scot (Kim) Smith of Elkhart and Alexandra Smith of Bristol; 17 great-grandchildren; and siblings William (Marcia) Hulbert of Auburn, Ind., and Linda (Sam) Harrington of Granger, Ind.

Preceding her in death were her parents; twin children Billy and Barbara Ann; brother David Hulbert; sister Donna Troyer; and great-granddaughter Mykayla Lynn Benson.

She was known for her love of learning, adventurous spirit and her sense of humor. She loved spending time with her family, playing "Madame Nanny" for her grandchildren, gardening, cooking and bird watching, and she had a love of music.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

A celebration of life visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.

SUSAN SCROGHAM, Middlebury, IN I went to nursing school with Margaret back in the day. She was a wonderful lady plus always warm and funny. Prayers for peace to her family.

Vicki (Kreps) Derrenberger, Marlborough, MA Amy, Sue, Wendy and Jody - my heartfelt condolences to all of you and your families at this time. My childhood is full of so many fond memories growing up with all of you. Seems like we were always putting on plays in your basement or using the mattresses from your beds to build boats and oh how we sang songs. Of course we had to be sure and clean up our mess before your Mom got home from work! She was such an artist and I remember her paintings around the house. I'm so happy that she was able to continue with her talent over the years. May the memories of your mother's love comfort you now and always.

DIANE BAKER, myrtle beach, SC I HAD GOTTEN THE PRIVILAGE OF KNOWING YOU ONLY FOR A LTTLE WHILE BUT IN THAT LTLE WHILE I FOUND YOU TO BE A WONDERFUL PERSON MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Jennifer Margaret Randall, South Bend, IN Nan, AKA Madame Nanny, You are loved and missed. There should be an extra note that she was an amazing artist; not even losing her eyesight stopped her. Thank you for the many gifts and encouraging me and my dreams, love of music, art, and taking time to observe, listen, and be true to myself.