Nora Bauer Bachelder passed away at her home in Hollywood, MD on Sat, October 24 from complications of cancer. Nora was the daughter of the late Lefty and Phyllis Ford Bauer. She was also predeceased by her sister, Becky Towne.

She is survived by her sister, Wanda, and brother-in-law, Bob Gabler, of Camp Hill PA; brother, Daryl (DJ) Bauer, of Bedford, NH; brother-in-law, David Towne, of Ridgway, PA; 12 nieces and nephews, 3 great nephews, and 4 great nieces.

Nora graduated from St Mary's Area High School in 1973 and served in the US Air Force from 1977-1982. She traveled the world and her enthusiasm and zest for life infected everyone she met. Nora loved to play board games, read, and take photographs of her family and her adventures.

She retired from the Maryland Department of Veteran's Affairs where she was a Service Officer. She loved the veterans she served and was proud when she could assist them in obtaining benefits and medical care.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Frank Black on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home: Maryland Department of Veteran's Affairs, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.