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2015
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Nancy Slater Obituary
Nancy was born May 28, 1945 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the daughter of the late Stanley S. and M. Frances (Kelly) Slater. She was a graduate of Sault Ste. Marie High School, and attended Michigan Tech and the University of Colorado at Boulder. A resident of our community for the past 50 years, Nancy began working for Marine Midland Bank and then for Dr. Sass and Dr. Gormley in Niagara Falls, NY. She began a 37 year career with Dr. Claus Fichte, eventually Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eye Care in Niagara Falls, NY. Nancy served as their Surgical Coordinator and head of patient education as well as traveling with Dr. Fichte to the Honduras as part of Surgical Eye Expeditions International. Her life's work impacted many thousands of patients over the years.
Nancy treasured her family, friends, her home and her gardens. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, skiing, hiking, white water rafting, and sailing. She was a member of the Youngstown Yacht Club, the Tatler, "YEREDO" and the "Birthday Club" which was a group of her very closest friends that met every month. Above all else her family was most important to her.
She is survived by her friend and companion, Les Kahl; a brother, Thomas S. (Debbi) Slater of Virginia Beach, VA; her sister, Ann (Wil) Ziegler of Youngstown, NY; a niece, Kelly (Mark) Ziegler Smith; two nephews, Todd (Cathy) Slater and Sean (Heidi) Slater; and several great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by a great niece, Kristin Ziegler and a great nephew, Tommy Slater.
Nancy, surrounded by her family and friends, celebrated her life on her 70th birthday in May. There will be no services or visitation. To remember Nancy in a special way, those who wish may make a memorial gift to Surgical Eye Expeditions International (SEE International)
5638 Hollister Avenue, Suite 210, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston, NY
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Tim Fornes
September 1, 2015
Mr., Mrs. and Kelly Ziegler- My grandmother called to give me the news of Nancy's passing. It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to you. She was a special person from a special family. My grandmother and I express our sincere condolences.
Tim Fornes and Mary Saxe
September 1, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of an old friend from school. She was a classmate and a great friend. Carolanne Stephens O'Brien
Pat Hordeychuk/Micolo
August 30, 2015
Sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She impacted so many people and helped many more through her work
August 30, 2015
Dear Tom and family:
My condolences on the loss of Nancy. May her memory be eternal.
Richard "Gus" Gustafson
Sandra Neumann
August 29, 2015
Nancy was a great friend from my childhood& have many happy memories of that time..peace be to you...
Sharon France (Milligan)
August 28, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was an old classmate from the Soo and I remember her with fondness.
Patricia Capton
August 27, 2015
Although she was ill for some time, Nancy never lost her upbeat outlook. She was positive in life and all during her illness. It was an honor to know her.
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