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Nancy Zawicki Obituary
Nancy Heald Zawicki, age 73, of North Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 18, 2011, after her 21 year battle with cancer. She fought with grace and courage and will always be remembered for her positive attitude. She was an inspiration to all.
Born in Wilmington, Nancy was the daughter of the late George M. and Myrtle Jester Heald. She was a graduate of P.S. DuPont High School Class of '55 and was actively involved in her class reunions, making them special and memorable for her classmates every five years. As a University of Delaware graduate, Nancy was a fan of the Blue Hens football and women's basketball teams. She enjoyed watching sports, especially the Phillies and Eagles. Nancy loved gardening, tended to her variety of plants and flowers with great care and volunteered at the Wilmington Flower Market for many years. As an early recycler, she supported the Mount Pleasant High School Band Boosters and worked on their paper and glass recycling drives. Her greatest joy was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and her close friends. Nancy's family will miss their "Mom-Mom" dearly, but will cherish all of the activities and hobbies that she shared and passed along to them, just as she appreciated and supported the things that each of them loved.
Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jim; children, Cheryl Zawicki Baarsma, James D. and wife Maryann, Glenn and wife Kathy , and Andrea LaGrossa and husband Andrew; grandchildren Ryan, Jonathan, Valerie, Alessia, Erica, and Nicolas. Also surviving is her sister, Jean Couch, and nieces Kathy, Beverly and Carol and their children.
The family is especially grateful to Dr. Timothy Wozniak and truly appreciates all of the care and support from the nurses and staff at the Helen Graham Center and Christiana Hospital, as well as Compassionate Care Hospice.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 24 from 10-11 am, at MCCRERY & HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, where a funeral service will follow at 11 am. The interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nancy can be made to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.
For online condolences visit,
www.mccreryandharra.com
302-478-2204
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Memories and Condolences
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Janice Beymer Steever
February 15, 2021
I certainly do remember Nancy. I often went to her house after school. We were good friends.
Bill & Coleen Ludvigson
March 23, 2011
Jim, We are so sorry for your loss. Nancy was truly a special person.
Rosemary Haile-Long
March 1, 2011
I am so sorry for family's loss. When we worked together all those years ago, you always spoke lovingly of your wife Nancy and your children. I always respected you for that, so just know that she will remain in your hearts forever and ever. God bless you and keep you in His care.
joan thompson dyer
February 24, 2011
Jim, My fondest memories of PS were at all girl parties where Nancy's kindness and happy spirit reached out to me(I was a transfer to the school). My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Janice Whiteley Smith
February 22, 2011
God bless your family in your time of sorrow. The Whiteleys and the Healds were good friends forever.
Jim Scott
February 22, 2011
Jim, So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We have been friends for many years from elementary school through adult life. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thanks to Cheryl for keeping us posted.
Dick McCabe
February 21, 2011
Nancy, you were a good friend and classmate, we will miss you. Our condolances to Jim and family. Dick and Mary Ann McCabe.
Dick McCabe
February 21, 2011
Nancy, you were a good friend and classmate, we will miss you, Our condolances to Jim and family. Dick and Mary Ann McCabe
Scott Wilson
February 21, 2011
Nancy and Jim have always brought to my mind good thoughts and memories of P. S. duPont and the University of Delaware. My sympathies go out to Jim and his family.
Deanna Friedman
February 21, 2011
Just seeing Nancy and Jim together, you knew that they were "made for each other." Their love suffused their lives and those around them. Nancy was one of the sweetest, nicest person I have ever met. I'm so glad that I knew her and Jim. My heart goes out to Jim and his family.
Deanna Seltzer Friedman, Akron, OH
John Gorecki
February 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly Fabri
February 21, 2011
My thoughts are with the family. She was a wonderful Aunt who remained involved even with our children.
Beverly Fabri,
Niece
Janice Beymer Steever
February 21, 2011
I am truly sorry that Nancy died so young. She was indeed a caring woman, even in the third grade when we first met. Her husband Jim and her children and grandchildren were so fortunate to have been loved by such a wonderful person.............Janice Beymer Steever
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