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Nansi I. BLENKIRON
February 15, 1950 - February 24, 2025
BORN
February 15, 1950
DIED
February 24, 2025
Nansi BLENKIRON Obituary
Nansi worked as a Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator in Vancouver and Victoria for many years and was a member of numerous community boards. Her calm, alert presence reliably sustained friends, family and strangers. In retirement, Nansi was an active volunteer. Nansi touched the lives of so many and will be remembered for her generosity, patience and compassion.
A beloved mom, partner and sister, a favourite aunt, and a loyal friend, she will be held in our hearts and minds. Noted for her quirkiness and humour, she was a lifelong learner and a caring listener. She highly valued family and community connection. Her open door hospitality was enjoyed by many people and various neighbourhood cats.
Nansi is deeply missed by her two daughters, Amber and Alisha; her siblings Janet, John, Mary, Judi, and many Ives nieces and nephews and families as well as siblings-in-law and nieces and nephews on the Blenkiron side. She was predeceased by her husband Richard, siblings Ed and Aline, and nephew Nathan.
An April celebration of life is planned. For details go to: https://forms.gle/h9F6WuWeZ7gGMoHL7
Memorial donations can be made to Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island; Victoria Brain Injury Society; or Saanich Volunteer Services Society.
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Mike Waters
April 9, 2025
A wonderfully dedicated person who lived her values through her work. We were all so fortunate to have worked alongside Nansi as she demonstrated kindness, compassion, and a great enthusiasm for people and joy. She is sadly missed by a grateful community of clients and friends.
Lin Thompson
March 17, 2025
Dear Amber, Alisha and family:
My heart goes out to you as we mourn the loss of dear Nansi. I found this the other day and thought that it was very fitting.
You may not always see it, but your presence in this world has left ripples far beyond what you know.
Someone still smiles at a memory you created together, still feels comforted by the kindness you once showed, and still finds courage in the words you spoke.
Someone hums a song that reminds them of you, sees beauty in the world because you pointed it out, and carries your wisdom in their heart.
Someone stands a little taller because you believed in them, walks a little lighter because you were there, and dreams bigger because you told them they could.
You matter more than you realize.
( Writer´s Blossoms)
Catherine Luke
March 17, 2025
I was very sad to hear of Nansi´s sudden death. During my career as a health system consultant, Nansi and I often found ourselves in the same meetings. Since then, we often ran into each other out in the world and enjoyed pleasant chats. Nansi was such a lovely person who had an enormous impact on the lives of those she advocated for so tirelessly. My condolences to her family and friends who will feel a profound loss.
Ilona Douglas
March 16, 2025
With deep sadness I read about the sudden death of Nansi and think of her loved ones at this heartbreaking time. As a retired Co-ordinator of Volunteers at Saanich Volunteer Services Society, our paths always crossed at professional meetings. Nansi was a sweet, genuine woman, she made an impact on all those who met her. I would like to share a quote from an Irish headstone: Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can seal.
John Bunge
March 16, 2025
Nansi was the crucial, unflappable organiser of the meal delivery service at Saanich Volunteers. Her friendly competence is missed.
Valerie Couture
March 16, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the family. Nansi was such a wonderful person, with a huge loving kind heart. She had a beautiful caring, soft spoken nature. I miss her very much. I value the time we spent volunteering together and the get togethers of our Wednesday Castle Group.
My dragon fly she gifted to me years ago permanently resides on top of my computer screen, a constant reminder of our friendship.
She may be gone, but she'll never be forgotten.
Valerie Couture
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