It is with profound sadness that we announce Mom’s passing, with her family by her side, on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
Mom was born in Rainy River, Ont. on June 22, 1922 to Ivy and William W. Hughes. She grew up with a large supportive family and passed those values on to her children.
She was the family historian, with an incredible memory for dates and relationships.
Mom and Dad were married on Sept. 9, 1942. Mom was working in Winnipeg and Dad was in the Army stationed at Shilo, Man. Five boys followed, all of whom were perfect in her eyes.
She liked nothing more than having her boys home together. She was proud of and supported each of us throughout our lives. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren always was strong and from the heart.
She truly will be missed.
Mom started working full-time after moving to Fort Frances in 1961, first at Subway Grocery, followed by the Royal Café, and then many years for Sam Agnew and Barb Berry.
Mom also was a great volunteer, belonging to the hospital auxiliary for more than 50 years and the Legion Auxiliary for 75 years. She also was an avid Bingo player for many years and could be found selling Legion 50/50 tickets around town every month.
Nancy is survived by her sons, Geoff (Karen) of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Ken (Pat) of Thunder Bay, Ont., Doug (Mary) of Kamloops, B.C., Greg (Shiela) of Fort Frances, Ont., and Bruce (June) of Emo, Ont.; sister and brother-in-law, Dode and Jim Herkes of Fort Frances, Ont.,; and sister-in-law, Helen Hughes of Devlin, Ont.
She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Pat (Naomi), Rebecca (Bryan), and Eric (Claude), all in Toronto, Ont., Dr. Annie (Paul) Cook in Bury St. Edmonds, England, Brad, Todd (Renae) Tookenay, and Nancy (Duarte), all in Thunder Bay, Ont., Mandy (Charlie) Meloshe of Kamloops, B.C., Christine (Kevin) Paradis of Grand Cache, Alta., Geoff (Brooke) of Nanaimo, B.C., Erinne (Josh) Wreggitt of Fort Frances, Ont., Beverly (Chris) Churchill of Dryden, Ont., Ashley (Tom) Angus of Devlin, Ont., and Jennifer (Mitch) of Emo, Ont.
She also is survived by her great-grandchildren, Phillip (Christina), Jennifer, Christopher, Vanessa, Zen, Isaiah, Emma, Kaydence, Aiden, Iliana, McKenna, Lily, Nicolas, Corban, and Sophie; and great-great-grandchildren, Avery and Sieanna.
Nancy was predeceased by husband, Geoff (1983); daughter-in-law, Susan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Jessie, Bubs and Jean, Vic, and Bill; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Laverne Dimit, and Betty and Ben Luckasavitch.
A service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Rev. MJ Leewis-Kirk, AOJN officiating.
A tribute will be provided by the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary.
In memoriam donation can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association Older Adults Program or the Rainycrest Auxiliary c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
IVY (NANCY) SHAW
