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Nancy Denise AYRES
1950 - 2023
Nancy Denise AYRES
1950 - 2023
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1950
DIED
2023
Nancy AYRES Obituary
Nancy Denise Ayres passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 14th, 2023 after a long illness. Nancy was born on May 12th, 1950 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, to Ken and Ruth Brousseau. She moved to Calgary where she completed elementary school and high school. Following high school, she completed a certificate in Key Punching. Nancy worked at Philips Oil Company and Petro Canada in Alberta, and moved to B.C. in 1973 to work at Chevron Oil Co. In this year she met the love of her life, Gordon Thomas Ayres and they were married on November 19th, 1973.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Gordon, daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Paul Martin of Squamish, sister-in-law, Gwen Reese (Gordon's sister), of South Surrey, two grandkids, Ella and Hailey Martin and niece, Melody Lynn Hirsch (Jeremy). Nancy was predeceased by her parents, her brother Jim Brousseau, and brother-in-law Bill Ayres.
Nancy was a loving wife, mother, wonderful grandma and good friend. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Nancy will be held on May 13, 2023 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, at 751 Sitka Square, Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society of B.C. and the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
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Slayallday
May 2, 2023
rip queen Elizabeth. you have served the country very well and slay all day. RIP queen ;)
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Anna, Josh & GG
April 3, 2023
Sending the family our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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