Born: July 28,1958 – New Westminster, BC
Died: March 28, 2017 – Victoria, BC
Nancy passed away at age 58 in the home she adored in Victoria with her loving husband Norm by her side.
Nancy is predeceased by her parents Tom and Vivianne Maunders late of New Westminster, BC.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years Norm, son Michael Perry (Ana) and son Bryan Thomas.
She is also survived by her brother Jim Maunders (Lisa), brother Don Maunders (Sue), sister-in-law Sheilagh Antoniuk (Tony), sister-in-law Terry Kelly- Laviolette and many nieces and nephews.
Also, left to mourn Nancy is her lifelong friend and partner-in-crime Janet Gates McPhee.
Nancy was born to nurse and this passion took her to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg where she obtained her RN in 1981.
While at nursing school, Nancy met and fell in love with Norm, and after graduation they re-located back to British Columbia and were married in 1984. The lower mainland was great but Vancouver Island was calling so they moved to Victoria in 1991. In Victoria, Nancy and Norm continued their studies at UVIC, graduating together with a BSC Nursing in 1994.
Nancy was a proud and dedicated member of the Royal Jubilee Hospital Emergency Health Care Team until illness ended her career.
Nancy passed away from the complications of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), an incurable and debilitating degenerative brain disorder, which she fought with grace and dignity for many years.
MSA robbed Nancy of the ability to do many things, but it never diminished her sense of humour, her love of family and friends, and her passion and zest for the best things and experiences in life.
The family invites you to join us to celebrate the life of our wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.
A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held on Thursday April 6th, 2017 at 11 am at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC., with reception to follow in the Sequoia Centre.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the MSA Coalition in memory of Nancy. www.multiplesystematrophy.org
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Janet
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Joanne Norm and Family, I am sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Nancy and always laughing when she was around with that great sense of humor. Her memories will always be alive. She will always be in your back pocket. My deepest condolences to you Norm.
Joanne(Kath’s friend)
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Mary Fennell Norm and Family, Lisa & Jim, Don,& Sue and families.
It was with great sadness that I heard from Judy of the passing of Nancy.
Please accept my Condolences.
We grew up with the three of you through your Mom during her Teaching Years at School, Kindergarten, High School, Sports Events, Universities, Higher Education in your Career Choices,
Weddings, and Grand Children, Your father’s Passing and finally the Final Days with your Mother, Vivianne.
It has been a great pleasure experiencing some of your life experiences and it now saddens me so to having lost one of you as I share with you in your grieve.Blessings to you All and also to Nancy
Mary Fennell
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Suzana Kalyn To Norm and Family
My memories of Nancy were those of laughter and adding much needed humour into the mix as we worked together in the ER at RJH. She was a pleasure to work with and will be missed by many friends at the hospital. I am so sorry for your loss.
Suzana
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Jane Moran Dear Norm and Family;
I can not imagine the loss you are feeling at this time. Nancy was a beautiful soul who brought so much joy and laughter to many of us at work. I met Nancy in the ER where she was always respected as an excellent nurse and then CNL. Her expertise, leadership, compassion, sense of humour and personal integrity was so welcomed by patients and staff. I was also fortunate to be able to spend a few social times with her, which I always enjoyed and remember her so fondly for her very quick wit that brought so much laughter to all of us. I know how much her family met to her, the times you spent together and how she would be so proud when speaking with us about her family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy at this time. I know that she will always be with you in your heart and hopefully with time the sadness you feel today will be replaced by the many fond memories you will share with each other in the future.
Jane
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Janis Stretch Dear Norm, Jim, Don and families
I am so shocked and sorry to hear the news of dear sweet Nancy.
The “Maunders” have always felt like a part of our family with our Moms.
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time…..and always.
Thinking of you.
Lots of love and hugs.
Janis Stretch
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Charlie Ricketson Norm and family, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s illness and passing. I enjoyed my many years with both of you in the ER and have fond memories of our time together. Nancy brought skill and compassion to the patients we served and organizational direction to the smooth functioning of an often chaotic ER.
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Lothar Christians Dear Norm and family,
Please accept our condolences on your family’s loss of such a wonderful soul. Nancy was a loving, caring and giving person and is resting in a better place now. I will never forget how she touched our lives!
Lothar and Bianca Christians
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Sue Street Dear Norm and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Nancy. It has been many years since I retired, but I certainly remember Nancy from my days of working in, and around, the RJH ER. She was always one of those nurses that you were glad to see – kind, professional, and so hard working.Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sue Street
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Mary Newman (was Boyle) To Norm and Family:
I had the pleasure of working with Nancy many years ago in the C.C.U. at Burnaby Hospital, and have many fond memories of that time. She made work such a positive experience….she was smart, funny, and just so easy to work with. My sincere condolences at this sad time to you and your family, Norm.
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Christine Cosack To Norm and family.
I worked eith Nancy at RJH emerg. She was a fantastic nurse with solid skills, compassion and heart. She enjoyed thinking and talking about (health care) politics and was always looking to improve the system for patient’s benefits. She was so clever and wuick witted with a great sense of humour. I am saddened about your loss. With kindness, Christine
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jassy I am sorry to hear Nancy is no longer with us .I worked many years with her she was kind and wonderful person, I will never forget her big smile, Nancy will be missed by many of us. My condolences to her family.
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Bowman Louis To Norm, Bryan, Michael and Ana,
We are deeply saddened by Nancy’s passing and will certainly miss her. We spent endless hours together at the school, baseball parks and hockey arenas. We were fortunate enough to have known her and always enjoyed her calm demeanor and dry wit. She definitely was the calm and glue in a household full of ‘boys’. You can take comfort in knowing that you were her pride and joy. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bo and Sue Louis and family
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Linda Van Strien Dear Norm and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all.
I enjoyed working with Nancy, who always had a great sense of humour and was a very caring nurse .
A wonderful woman who will be dearly missed.
Peace to all
Linda Van Strien
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oonagh bolton My deepest sympathy to you Norm and your two sons. Nancy was a wonderful person ,kind nurse and hard worker . I know how much she loved all her “Boys,”. She will be dearly missed. I am so sorry . Godbless . oonagh.
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Nancy Henderson Dear Norm and Family:
Though we never knew Nancy, we know how much love you two shared and how proud of her you were. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely;
Nancy, Ian and Scott Henderson
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Judith Hooker Dear Norm and family, So sad that Nancy was taken away from her loved ones so young and that she had such a difficult battle to fight. My sincere condolences.
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Kitty Murray My condolences to Norm and family. I worked with Nancy about 20 years ago when I was a new emergency nurse. She was a great resource. A life cut short- may she find peace. Kitty Murray
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Pam Barnett Dear Norm,Michael and Bryan
We were very saddened to hear that Nancy had been sick and of her passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Pam,Jeff,Olivia and Galen Barnett
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Kathy Park Dear Norm and Family, I remember you both from our nursing training.Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Kathy Park
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Diane Bjola Sincere condolences to you and your family Norm on the loss of Nancy
Diane Bjola
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Carol Galloway Norm and family…my condolences on the loss of such a wonderful person. Over the years since I have retired, I have thought of Nancy many times…and will continue to fondly remember the times we worked and laughed together at the Jubilee…I know she will be missed!
Sincerely
Carol Galloway (Smith)
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Scott Kennedy I worked with Nancy for many years in the RJH ER. I loved her quick wit and sense of humour. My condolences to her family.
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Joan Barnes Dear Norm and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
I had the good fortune to work with Nancy over the years, she was a true professional, dedicated and caring nurse.
Joan
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rebecca kirkwood I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Nancy at RJH ER. I was sad when she stopped working as our CNL, but enjoyed bumping into her at Vanilla when she went there for coffee.
When my husband left me in 2008, Nancy and her walking group reached out to me and donated a whole bunch of stuff like baby clothes and diapers to help me when I was in a time of need. She was so kind. It was a very touching gesture that I will always remember.
I will never forget Nancy. She was a fantastic nurse and she will be missed.
thanks for reading this
Rebecca Kirkwood
I miss Nancy every day but especially on the 28th of March.
With love, Janet