Nancy passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 75 years. Born in Trochu, Alberta on October 15, 1934. Lovingly remembered by her family, son, Jim; daughter, Sheila; son-in-law, Monty; grandson, Jordan; granddaughter, Jessica; dearest family friend, Bev and many loving relatives and close friends. Predeceased by her eldest son, Bruce Cuthbert on January 20, 2010. Nancy grew up in a very large family in Alberta, then moved to Victoria and joined the Navy in her early twenties. She married in 1957 and raised three children while working for the provincial government. Nancy belonged to many groups and social organizations where she met a lot of her friends who became very dear to her. A special thanks to Dr. Neil Crofton and Dr. John Antonsen and Nancy’s dear nurses at the RJH renal unit and nurses from Royal 1 RJH and the self care dialysis unit. Also Jim and Sheila would like to thank friends and family for all the support you have given.
A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be appreciated to the Vancouver Island Kidney Patients Association, Box 5145, Station B, Victoria, BC V8R 6N4. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Tammie Tyler
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(Mrs.) Archie Harwood The Excutive and Members of the British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Victoria Branch, would like to express their sympathy to the family on the loss of Nancy.
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Diane and Rod Paget Jim, Sheila, Monty, Jordan and Jessica,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Nan passing away. So glad that I was out to help her and you through the pain of Bruce’s passing and to get to know you better. She was always a cheerful and fun loving lady. She is in the loving arms of her family now and at peace adn without pain.We will miss her dearl .Sincere Condolences.
Diane and Rod Paget
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Doris Prive Sheila and Jim,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I’ve only known Nancy for about 7 years but she was so kind to me and my boys during the time that I did know her. She will be missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families in this time of need.
Doris Prive, Kyle and Ryan Hilchey
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Pat Saulnier Shelia & Monty
So sorry to hear that your mother and brother passed away. I know that you were very close to your mother & brother and I hope they are in a far better place together. I will be thinking of you
Pat Saulnier
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Julie Downs I was very sad to hear that your mom has passed away. She was a beautiful person – always smiling, very sweet and caring. I worked with her many years ago. I visited her a couple times after she retired, but then lost touch. She will be dearly missed!
Julie Downs
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Sylvia Barber I would like to express my sympathy to all Nancy’s family. I worked with Nancy for several years at B.C. Medical. She was a wonderful person and a great co-worker. She was always so happy, and had such a positive outlook on life. Nancy was very proud of her children. She was a great role model.
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Joe & Edna Jo Sherman To Jim, Sheila,Monty, Jordon and Jessica.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Nancy was always a great ray of sunshine in our famiy with her wonderful sense of humor and postitvie personality. She always warmed up the room with her infectious smile.
Please know we are thinking of you as well as the rest of the family, Jim, Jack, Tom and their families as it is a great loss losing a dear sister.
We are sorry we can not be with you on Sunday but are with you in our thoughts.
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nancy & larry fletcher Jim and Sheila Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear that your Mom Nancy passed away . She was the most beautiful lady I had the privilege of knowing, as you know I worked with your Mom I will miss her.
I will see you tomorrow at your Mom’s celebration of Life. God bless you and your family members.
Nancy and Larry Fletcher
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Charlotte Cronin Hello Sheila
Not sure if you will remember our family but you were our first babysitter when you lived at 1208 Craigflower. Your mother and my husband Bob used to ride the bus together to work. That was back in 1974 or soon after. We had two daughters Emily, born in 1972 and Clare born in Victoria in 1975.
I always remember your mother’s assistance in getting you started in the babysitting world with me as a nervous young mother. Those years are full of fond memories of the neighbours and neighbourhood. Many of the original folks have recently moved on. The Nelson’s next door sold after Peter Nelson’s death last year. The Edwards next to them sold last spring as an estate sale as well.
You and your family might be interested to know that I purchased 1208 Craigflower in 2002 and Clare become the eventual owner a couple of years later. She had her first child Wyatt in that home. It has just been sold yesterday to another young family. I think that is the third young couple who have started out in your old home.
My regards and condolences to you and your family
Sincerely
Charlotte Cronin
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Lorna and Bill Callaway Dear Jim, Sheila, Monty, Jordan and Jessica
What a huge loss to the family with the passing of Aunt Nan. Her sparkle and her laugh will be forever missed but forever remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Sherry Kitkowski Sheila and family
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was one of the most kind and
beautiful little ladies I’ve ever known. She will be sadly missed.
I will always remember her sweet smile.Sherry
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Len Fallan I have know Nancy off and on for twenty years. We saw each other regularly each second month for the Naval Photographers luncheon. I have always known Nancy to the highest regard as a very concerned, giving and humble person. She was the one person I would always be glad to have by my side and to talk to. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, and especially by the group of Navy photographers who all loved her.
Our hearts go out to her family.
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Robin Durkin I was sorry to read about Nancy’s passing. I was her gardener when she lived on Sinclair Road, I used to enjoy our chats when I worked around her place. Nancy was always cheerful, even when she was going off to dialysis, she was a lovely woman.
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Christie & Chris Smith In ways we do not understand, Aunt Nan will be present in our lives forever. Something good will happen tomorrow or the day after. Love and happy memories will lead us through our sorrow.
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BJ and Randy Sachro Jim, Sheila, Monty, Jordan and Jessica,
We can not imagine the sorrow you must feel, losing two loved ones in such a short time frame. We share your grief. Our dear, sweet Aunt Nan is free from suffering and has joined those dear to her that made the journey ahead. May fond memories of your mother/ grandmother somehow soften your sorrow. May the close bonds of friends and family see you through.
BJ and Randy Sachro
I was sorry to hear just today of both of your mother and brother’s passing. My mom and your mom were friends in Belmont Park. Bruce and I had a few “dates” – we were all of 8 or 9 nine years old I think – at the A & W on the highway. Your mom was always the driver. I was very young but I remember you mom as just being so kind. Please accept my sincere condolences – what a terrible time for you all.