Nancy Louise Duncan nee Hickling
Heaven gained an angel early morning on April 5, 2023 as Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Knowing how to make an entrance, Nancy passed during a powerful and beautiful thunder and lightning storm. Go Nancy! Being a woman of extreme influence, the storm carried on throughout the day.
We are heartbroken, and equally relieved to know she is freely dancing in heaven, moving without a wheelchair, reunited with her parents and other dear loved ones, watching down in peace as the Angel she always has been.
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend Nancy Louise Duncan nee Hickling was predeceased by her father and mother Howard and Audrey Hickling nee Munce. She is survived by her devoted partner Lenn Holmberg, two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer (Robert) Stiffler and Mr. and Mrs. Katherine (Graham) Marr, two step daughters Sarah Barkwill and Mr. and Mrs. Andrea (Alan) Barry and stepson Rob Strachan and six grandchildren, Adelaide Louise Marr, Grayson James Marr, Tyler Barkwill, Zoe Barkwill, Daisy Naylor, Max Naylor.
Born in Hamilton, living in Leaside for four decades, with summers spent in Muskoka, and her last decade-plus at Sunrise, Nancy positively impacted the lives of many. She graduated from University of Guelph, as smart as she was modest, she was a proud active alumni. As well as a devoted lifelong adored member of Leaside United Church.
To know Nancy was to love her! As everyone's cheerleader, never found without a gift in hand and a big hug to follow. Nancy was the epitome of strength, an inspiration to many. She never complained. She lived with love. Family was her world. Always asking about others, she was as selfless as she was generous. An anonymous philanthropist, never wanting any attention. Her generosity knew no bounds! If you met her once, Nancy knew your birthday for life. And you'd get an email or phone call!
Please think of Nancy every time you dance, swim, eat dessert first, play piano, laugh, smile, watch a sunset, see an owl, wear blue, hug your grandchildren, love hard, cottage, and use a post-it!
Nancy was one of a kind. Please share stories of Nancy for us to share with her beloved grandchildren. Her life. Her legacy. In knowing Nancy, you knew them. We will talk about her with them passionately and often!
"If there ever comes a day where we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever." - Winnie The Pooh
Nancy’s Celebration of Life
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Service at 3 p.m.
Reception to follow 4-6 p.m.
Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery
3164 Ninth Line, Oakville ON CA, L6H 7A8
T: (905) 257-8822
There will be a live stream for those there in spirit: Livestream Link
In lieu of flowers, please consider:
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability: Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Donation Link
Daily Bread Food Bank: Daily Bread Food Bank Donation Link
Or a charity of your choice ❤️