In Loving Memory of Nancy Walshe (1946 - 2025)
Nancy Walshe born in 1946 and passed away peacefully in her home in Victoria, embraced by the great love of her family, after a brief and brave battle with cancer. She was 79.
If you didn't have the opportunity to meet Nancy in person, then you missed one hell of a great lady. A tall, gorgeous redhead with the most infectious laugh! One that could really fill your heart.
She was known for her vibrant warmth, fierce intelligence, sense of humour, and her boundless energy. Nancy was very proud of her career as a pioneer in telecommunications, which she juggled while being a single mom.
After her marriage to Tom Johnstone ended, she found love later in life and married Tony Walshe. Together they globe-trotted. Their work took them to Malta, the UK and Ireland, and they traveled to sixty countries, before eventually retiring in Victoria in 2002. Following Tony's passing in 2019, Nancy continued to seek out new trails, new dances and new memories.
She leaves behind her loving children, Shannon and Ross; cherished grandchildren Noah and Maggie; stepdaughters Sasha and Tanya, and step grandchildren; Charlie, Heather and Patrick. Her countless friends, many of whom have been in her life for more than 50 years.
Nancy's family would like to thank everyone for their support during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy's memory to a youth support organization or cancer research charity of your choice.
https://www.earthsoption.com/obituaries/nancy-walshePublished by The Times Colonist from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2025.