“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:
78 Responses
Dear Scott, Jada, Brooke and family,
I was fortunate to have spent time with Nicole through our daughters (school field trips, piano recitals, sleepovers, birthday parties, etc!) and boot camp sessions – she could run and lift weights better than most of us! She was such a bright, friendly and strong woman. I know that she will live on through all of you.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Cathy, Al, Natalie, Julia and Amanda Boraston
Dear Scott, Brooke & Jada,
With deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. This world has lost simply an amazing woman far to soon! Nic touched our family in a profound way only she could, and for that we are grateful to call her a great friend! We have wonderful mermories of our family time together, and will cherish them always. Our thoughts are with all of you.
All our love,
The Grant family
Scott,
I remember what great friends we were many years ago. I have heard some very sad news that your wife has recently passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Trish Brady
Scott, Brooke & Jada,
You know how much we loved Nic. She was an amazing friend, mother, wife and daughter. We feel so lucky to have had her in our lives. We will treasure all of the memories we have of our time together.
All our love, Karen, Warren, Ian & Finlay XO
Dear Scott, Brooke, Jada and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and thinking about you often during this difficult time. Nicole has always expressed how very proud of her husband and her girls she is. Brooke and Jada have so many of her wonderful traits like her strength, thoughtfulness and independent nature. She has made a positive impact in many of our lives.
Love Kim, Trevor, Alexander, Abbygail
Tony, Carol and family
I’m sorry to hear of Nicki’s passing. I remember her fondly as a young child, knocking on the door to see if the kids could play together and the many birthday parties they all attended together.
My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Sheila Kynoch
Tony, Carol and family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. I was shocked when I heard of Nic’s passing. I remember playing as kids and how friendly she was.
I also remember a couple of years ago when we met in Osoyoos how you spoke to me how happy she was in Victoria with her family and how proud you were. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Adrienne Hobbs(Kynoch) and family
With deepest sympathy to Scott, Brooke and Jada. What a terrible loss at such a young age. Our thoughts are with you at this time ..
Tony and Maggie Steel xx
Scott and family, Please know our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time.
Scott and family, we are so saddened to hear of Nicole’s passing…please accept our deepest condolences. We truly wish we could be there but are sending you big hugs instead.