Nancy MacRae Obituary
She was born in Vancouver to Eric and Lucy Turnill. Nancy is survived by; two daughters Anna (Jonathan) and Sarah (Joshua), four grandchildren Zoey, Liam, Rebecca and Tess; one brother John (Suzanne); two nephews Jeremy (Robin and grandniece Helen), and Joel (Paulina). Nancy also leaves behind many dear friends.
Nancy spent her life on the North Shore and graduated from Crofton House in 1963. She went on to work in banking at Toronto Dominion Bank and Vancity Credit Union until she retired to Parksville ten years ago. She also volunteered for local organizations.
She loved to be with people. She was passionate about travel and sharing her experiences of 65 countries. She enjoyed playing bridge, entertaining, gardening, and cooking.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on February 21st, 2015 St. Mary's Church, 2600 Powder Point Road, Nanoose Bay, B.C. Reception to follow at Craig Bay Beach House 1301 Cape Cod Drive, Parksville.
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March 3, 2015
Nancy was a friend to 3 generations of my family. She was in fine form when she came to our Easter brunch last year. It was gas to see her then - and a privilege and a pleasure to know her over the years. Thank- you Nancy for adding alot of pizzazz! Love and best wishes to dear Anna and Sarah. Come visit me in Nelson anytime you girls! Love Janey Miller
Gail Flitton
February 18, 2015
Goodbye my dear and long time friend. So many discussions about books, and trips and politics and friends and family. And so many gins! What good times we had.
At Varanasi, India. 2009
Alice Marquardt
February 17, 2015
Nancy lived life to the fullest. She was adventurous, at times outrageous, always funny,sure of what she liked and didn't like! At the same time, she was caring, genuine, entranced by people, sensitive to the beauty in nature, art and music. A real personality! A fine friend. I will miss her.
Alice Dueck
February 11, 2015
a great friend. . . I'll miss you so much, Nancy.
You were gutsy, feisty, and refreshingly real. Beneath the tough surface I discovered a gentle, kind, and deep spirit.
Rest in peace my friend!
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February 11, 2015
From the time I met Nancy on our trip to China I have enjoyed sharing laughs and bridge hands with her. Her struggles are now over. My sympathy to the family
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