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.
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25 Responses
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
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.
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
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
Dear Norm and Family, I remember you both from our nursing training.Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Kathy Park
Sincere condolences to you and your family Norm on the loss of Nancy
Diane Bjola
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)
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.
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
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