“Gone too soon”
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear sweet Nicole in Hospice on January 16th. She fought an amazing, inspirational and courageous battle against her cancer and stayed positive until the end. She touched so many lives and hearts in her short time with us. She leaves behind her soulmate, best friend and loving husband, Scott and her two beautiful daughters, Brooke and Jada. Also grieving her loss is her mother and father, Carole and Tony Chartier; her in-laws, Norm and Betty Thomson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Colleen Moore and Steve Thomson and Donna and Dean Thomson. There are many aunts, uncles and cousins that will miss her greatly. Nicole was born and raised on the mainland. For the past 17 years, she has worked for Dr. Bill Stankoven at the Mayfair Dental Centre. She loved her job and her second family as she referred to Dr. Bill and her fellow workers. We must thank all of the wonderful friends that supported our family with love, hugs and food during this time. A very special thank you to Claire McCutcheon, Karen and Warren Wright, Rob Heppell, Dr. Bill and Lorna Stankoven and to Mark Crisp, plus all of Scott’s fellow firefighters that have been there for him every step of the way, Dr. Elizabeth Grant, Dr. Christine Jones, CRD Nurse Stephanie Steele and Hospice Doctors and Nurses. Bless you all. We have wonderful memories to cherish forever and know that she will be with us each and every day. Her faith, hope, loving personality and beautiful smile will be treasured by us all.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Rd., Victoria, BC. ln lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nicole may be made to “Ride to Conquer Cancer – Team Nic” online at www.RememberNic.com/donate or to the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 1510 Fort St., Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2. Condolences may be offered to the family below:
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Dear Scott, Brooke and Jada:
My love and prayers are with you all through this very sad time.
Love Penny
Our condolences to the family. It was such a pleasure to be greeted by Nicole over the years at Dr. Stankoven’s office. I only learned of Nicole’s illness in December and was truly shocked. We will truly miss her. Hugs to all the family.
Dear Scott, Brooke, Jada, Carole, Tony, Betty, Norm & family,
We are so grateful to have known Nicole and have seen her in action as a great mom, wife and friend. We will always cherish our trip to Phoenix together and the social times – whether at their house or ours.
I (Hepp) will miss the mutual support from Nic for Dale Jr. not winning any races and miss “Nic the Super Host” for Scott’s boys as we would invade the Applewood abode for a party.
I have fond memories of the time that Nic took Scott’s place for Wing Night with Ron and me where she gave her Triscuit analogy of Scooter, and my most cherished memory of being able to interview Nic about her life and legacy – the glass is always half full and life is beautiful!
Nic, you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Love Rob, Cindy and Haleigh
Although I didn’t know her well, I had spoken to her often. She was a lovely, lovely woman. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Scott, Brooke and Jada,
Words really can’t really begin to describe the profound sadness we feel for your loss. Nic’s strength, grace and dignity is a testament to the person she was, and will never be forgotten! She was taken far too soon!
Love,
Rob, Shari and family
It is with great sadness that I learn of Nicole’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family and really close friends. She will be so missed because she was truly loved.
I am sure she is watching over everyone near and dear.
Always in our thought Nicole
Glennis
I am very sad and shocked to see that one of my friends has passed. I knew Nic through dentistry and my friend Lisa Lily (nee Dunn) but never knew she was battling cancer. I have a wonderful memory of her getting a hole in one on one of our “girl’s golf nights” years ago at The Ridge–the girl could swing a club!! I will be thinking of her husband and kids through this very difficult time and hope that one day this disease will stop claiming soo many beautiful people.
Scott and families, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Cancer is such a horrific thing. Sending you strength to get through.
the Richters
I am sorry to hear of Nicole’s passing…. I will miss seeing her friendly face and beautiful smile… going to the dentist will never be the same for me.
I am so sorry to hear of Nicole’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.