Nancy Geller

Nancy Geller

Nancy Geller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2008.
OBITUARY NANCY GELLER October 8, 1937 - April 8, 2008 Born in Buffalo, New York, raised in Niagara Falls by her beloved Aunts, Miriam and Frances, Nancy Ethel Patricia Goldstein Shapiro Geller passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening. Married to Larry for fifty years, mother and mother-in-law of Jody Geller and Peter Wigglesworth, Rob Geller and Terry Taylor, Mitch and Bobbiann Geller, Lianne and Dave Wood. Grandma of Matt, Simon and Jacob; Erica and Marie; Chloe and Micky; Ian, Daniel and Alex. Special sister to Robbie and Ross Feldman, Brenda and Mitch Halperin, Marsha and Mort Levy, Sonia Geller and Warren Steiner. Nancy never did things in half-measures. She did not just sing along with the radio, she got on stage with the Montreal West Operatic Society. Nancy would not just go for a bike ride. She would ride from Toronto to Montreal and thousands of kilometers through France, Italy and Australia - all after she was sixty. Nancy died the way she lived tough, competitive and uncompromising. True to style, she left us only when she was good and ready and surrounded by her family and friends at home. Nancy will be greatly missed by the Montcalm Street gang in Rosemere and too many friends to count. Her final years were blessed by the incredible care and devotion of Joanne Daubney. Words can never express what Joanne has done for us all. And of course through it all, Larry was there. He promised her she would stay home to the end and he would be with her the whole way. He kept the promise. Except of course for the mandatory trips to the store for TV components and time-outs to re-program the remote. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon West on Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Memorial Park Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at her home. Contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to the "Cognitive Neurology and Picks Disease Fund" c/o St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, (519) 646-6085.

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May 2, 2008

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April 24, 2008

Raul Navarro posted to the memorial.

April 23, 2008

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Doreen & Gary Greason

May 2, 2008

Dear Geller Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy was a wonderful Mother & wife with so much zest for life. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. Deepest sympathy, The Greasons

Raul Navarro

April 24, 2008

Dear Larry and family : We would like to express our sadness at the passing of your wife and mother. I will always remember Nancy as a wonderful person. Please know that we are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Raul Navarro and family (Spain)

Tammy (Ryan) Fenstermaker

April 23, 2008

Dear Geller family,

I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Geller's passing.

I will always remember her huge smile and joyful presence around the pool (even after spending hours within the chlorine-fumed walls at the various swim or diving meets and practices).

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Rivka Stein

April 23, 2008

To my beloved friend Lianne and to the entire Geller family,
May you be comforted by knowing that your mother and wife is at peace now and by knowing how much she was loved respected and admired by everyone who knew her.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and love to you at this time of sorrow.
Rivka Stein, Spartanburg, SC

Stephanie Boulianne

April 22, 2008

To the Geller Family,
I would like to express my profound sadness at the passing of your wonderful mother and wife. I have such fond memories of hanging out with Lianne and your family as a young girl, and central to those memories are of course Nancy. She was without a doubt a force of nature and positive energy. Her smile was so warm and welcoming, in particular to me as a small girl, that I was always felt embraced and loved when I came to visit. Every time I saw her, out would come the hugs and kisses. I was pulled into all the family activities.There was no being shy and holding back when Nancy was around, she wouldn't let me.
I have so many fond memories of her, but the one that stands out the most involved her and Larry (who also was incredibly lovely to me). We were watching a movie in the family room and I could see out of the corner of my eye that Nancy had her head on Larry's lap and that he was stroking her hair. As a young girl, I thought to myself gosh that must be SO annoying to have your hair petted like that. Then I caught a glance at Nancy's face which had this little half smile and was all relaxed. Then I looked at Larry who was looking at her with such love that I quickly changed my mind about it being "annoying". I clearly remember thinking to myself that I want that kind of marriage when I grow up. Even as a young girl, I recognized what a deep and abiding connection they had. To this day, I can still recall that moment clearly.
Nancy was such a wonderful lady. Even though I haven't seen her for years, I still carry those moments of her kindness and love with me.
Once again, my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love Stephanie Boulianne

Dave Bedard

April 15, 2008

To the Gellers,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss.
I spent many years watching and to a large degree idolizing Mitch, in and around the Pointe-Claire pool. In those years, I met Mrs Geller maybe a handful of times but was always left feeling better for it.
Her truely genuine smile and demeanor will never be forgotten.
Take care of each other in this time of mourning.
Dave Bedard & Family (Cheryl, Brianne & Marlee)

Lise and Vaughan McVey

April 13, 2008

Dear Larry and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathies.
We remember Nancy so well and how beautiful she was at Lianne and Dave's wedding.
May the good memories of her be your consolation forever.
Lise and Vaughan McVey

Chris and Carol Hatch

April 13, 2008

The Hatch Family would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to all of the Geller family during this sad time. We are so sorry for you loss. Please know that we are thinking about you during this difficult time.

Andy Buxton

April 12, 2008

To the extended Geller family. I was truly saddened to learn of Nancy's death. I have such fond memories of her and of all the Geller family - not just the swimming memories but the time Nancy and Larry cycled from Toronto to Montreal and stayed with me, the trips with Nancy to the restaurants and cafes of bohemian Montreal, and the many hours spent at the pool too - you bet. My deepest condolences on your loss.

BREN/SYLVIA GUILFOYLE

April 12, 2008

LARRY AND EXTENDED FAMILY,
WE WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT REMEMBERANCES OF GOOD TIMES ARE OUR GIFT. MAY GOD KEEP NANCY CLOSE BY. BLESSINGS TO ALL AT THIS TIME.

Brenda Muir and Family

April 12, 2008

Dear Mr. Geller, Jody, Rob, Mitch, Lianne and family,

I am deeply sorry to learn of Mrs Geller's passing. Without so many miles between us, I would have liked to have been there today for any support I may have been able to provide during this sorrowful time. Thoughts of strength and healing were often sent to the "sugar bush" over these last few years from a way out here in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies...and now I send both thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time of loss. With fond memories and sincere sympathy,

Dave Gillies

April 11, 2008

Dear Mitch, and Rob, and Mr. Geller, Although I don't see you guys too often, I think of the good times Mitch and I had at the Marina, and seeing Rob at swimming parties and things with Mark. Anyways, my Dad just told me the sad news, and I wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you, and am very sorry for your great loss. My sincerest condolences to your whole family. Love and sympathy, your friend,

Anne Hotz

April 11, 2008

The Hotz family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Geller family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and we hope that you will find comfort in the memories of this wonderful, vivacious woman.

Jennifer Langlois

April 11, 2008

To the entire Geller family,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies and condolences to all of the family.

Wilma Maloney

April 10, 2008

To all the Geller Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We fondly remember sitting in steamy pools with you, cheering on the Pointe Claire team.
Jack and Wilma Maloney
Calgary

Hester & Dave Zuckernick

April 10, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

April 10, 2008

To the entire Geller family,
I feel honored to have known Nancy. Her smile and spirit could light up a room. Her energy was endless. I wish I could be there to express my sympathies in person-
With love, caring and fondness

Eric & Heidi Puritt

April 10, 2008

Dear Uncle Larry, Jody, Rob, Mitch, Lianne and all of your families,
It is with a heavy heart that I express my sincere condolences about the loss of Auntie Nancy. I will always remember her as spirited, gregarious and a loving friend to my entire family.
Love,

Herb and Binny, Shari and Jeff Goldman

April 10, 2008

Dear Precious Gellers..
Hard to realize that Nancy is no longer part of our world..she enriched it so much.
She soared through life reaching heights and overcoming challenges. She is soaring free now..as only Nancy could and did. Forever in our hearts.

Colleen Maloney

April 10, 2008

Mr. Geller, Rob, Mitch and Family,
Mrs. Geller's wonderful smile and vivacious laugh will always be in my mind.
My sincere sympathies to you all.
Colleen Maloney

Jean Stutsman

April 10, 2008

Dear Larry,

Shaun, Eithne and I send our love and condolences to you and your family. Every minute with Nancy both on-stage and off was a joyous, laugh-riot. She lived life with magical combinations of gusto, deep compassion, creative sparkle, intelligence, laughter, physical beauty and abiding love for family and friends. Yes, she will be missed, but her spirit will be long remembered, cherished and admired by us all.

April 10, 2008

Dear Larry,
Our thoughts go out to you.
Nancy was such a vibrant person.

Evelyn (Maxwell) and David Kirsh

Alan & Edith Levy

April 10, 2008

Dear Larry,Jody,Rob,Mitch & Lianne
Our heart felt condolences to you all. We will miss Nancy but thankfully have plenty of warm and cherished memories of her big personality.

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