Mabel Normand Obituary
Mabel passed away in her home with her daughter, Nancy Farey, at her side and like a good Scot the day after Robbie Burns Day. Mabel was born August 21, 1910 in Hanley, Sask. to William and Nancy Cameron. She graduated high school in Saskatoon, Sask. and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper there until she moved to Ottawa where she worked as a legal secretary until 1944. That same year, she moved back to Sask. and later met and married William Normand in 1947. After moving to the farm outside of Regina, Sask., she had her two children, Nancy and Ross. She remained in Sask. until 1985 whereupon, she moved and made Vancouver Island her home. Mabel was known for her prize-winning bread, apple and meat pies, and preserves. She loved to sew, crochet and do needlepoint. Highlights of her later life included vacationing with her daughter, mystery trips with Marilyn, Louise and friends and weekly visits to Glacier View. Always the fashionable lady, Mabel continued decorating and redecorating her home, shopping until she wore Nancy out and visiting family and friends. Mabel was predeceased by her parents William and Nancy, brothers Mac and Gordon and sisters Velma and Alice. She is survived by her sister-in-law Nora Cameron, daughter Nancy Farey (granddaughters Andrea and Alyson), son Ross and Sandy Normand, Wes and Shauna Schulz (nee Zimmerman), Gary and Carol (Farey) Zimmerman, Scott Zimmerman of Victoria, Ryan, Melinda and Colleen of Regina, Sask and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life at a later date with Piercy's Mt. Washington Funeral Home In charge of arrangements. Please join us in remembering Mabel by visiting her memorial site at www.percysmtwashingtonfuneral.com. Through this site, we invite you to share your thoughts and memories with our families. We would like to thank Dr. Harris for his wonderful care, the staff at Glacier View Lodge and all of her Home Care support aides. Nancy would also like to thank Cheri and Tress for being there at the end and the support of Rita and Jane in helping with final details. In lieu of flowers, donations to Glacier View Lodge would be appreciated.
This obituary was originally published in the Comox Valley Echo (Courtenay, BC).
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February 11, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and her family and to all who loved Mabel. She was an easy person to love. When I first met her she was well into her 80's and was shocked when someone told me her age. She was always happy, well dressed and raring to go anywhere anytime: shopping, antiquing, picnicing, to lunch or dinner, visit friends. One night we phoned her and she even went to a hockey game. What a role model for the younger, and not so young, generation.
I miss her.
Louise Deagle
Sharon Selby/Hubick
February 7, 2011
My sincere condolences to Nancy and Ross and all your family. It has been a long time since I have seen any of your family. But I too remember the old stone house and the many times that I got to come over to your place after school at Briercliff when my mom and dad were in town and I got to stay for a few hours with your family Your mother was a gem of a person from what I can remember. and to make it to such a long life. My prayers are with you yous and your families at this time.
Marianne Finnie
February 5, 2011
It was a pleasure knowing Mabel . We appreciated her cheerful countenance , and ( classy outfits) on the Handy Dart where she continued to take a days outing ( and sometimes a bit of a long ride ) for a lady in excess of one hundred birthdays .
Condolences to another classy lady Nancy and all the family.
February 4, 2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Nancy and Ross and their families on the passing of Mabel.I have fond memories of mabel from my younger years when she was newly married to Bill and they lived in that magestic ols stone house on the "correction-line" north of Regina. My sisters and I spent many happy tea parties at Mabel's house after school on our way home farther east on this road.This would be the years 1947-49 probably. I remember the precious little babies Nancy and Ross that we were permited to carefully hold in our arms(we used to tiff over who would be first!!!!) She was a great lady !!!Thankyou for the memories! Sincerely Laura Colbeck(Enick)--sisters Dorothy and Marilyn
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