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Jennifer NIXON Obituary
NIXON, Jennifer "Jenny" Mavis Leedham (Hobbs) July 3, 1922 - April 14, 2011 Born in Peace River, Alberta she lived in Edmonton, Victoria, Montreal, and happily spent the last 50 years in West Vancouver. She was a Vancouver Arts School graduate and enjoyed sharing her artistic enthusiasm with others. She belonged to many volunteer organizations including the Vancouver Playhouse Guild, the Francescans, the Engineers Wives Association, and St. Margaret's School Old Girls. Jenny was an avid treasure hunter and never missed a good rummage sale. She loved sprucing up her garden with floral arrangements that lasted all year round. Jenny was always delighted to meet new people and had many friends throughout her life. A dear friend once said If Jenny was ever marooned on a desert island she would surely know the cannibal king's aunt! She is survived by her husband George, daughters Kate (David) Onyschuk and Betsy (Michael) Davies and grandchildren Thomas, Jennifer, Isabel and Benjamin. Jenny will be fondly remembered by her friends and family at a Memorial Service to be held 2:00 pm, May 27 at St. Francis in the Woods, West Vancouver.
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Terry Howard
March 24, 2012
Katherine,
I talked to your father, George, and he told me about the passing of your mother. I am sorry to hear about this sad news. Another cousin, Janet Margaret Leedham Fuller Wilkins passed away in England on 7 Mar 2012 and her daughter contacted me.
Sincerely,
Terry Howard, a distant cousin.
Seattle, WA USA
206-783-5035
Melanie ter Borg
May 18, 2011
Dear Betsy, Michael, Isabel and Thomas,
I am sorry for the loss of you Mom and Grandma. Big hugs for all of you.
Love,
Melanie ter Borg
April 23, 2011
Dear Kate and Betsy and families,
Our sympathies at the loss of your mother. She was a delight and I will always remember her wonderful laugh as she offered tea and made me feel so welcome in her home over so many years.
Best wishes to you, your families, and your father,
Laura (Millar) and Brian Arnold
April 22, 2011
Uncle George,
My sincere condolences.
Robert Nixon
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