Nancy Joyce Josey

Josey, Nancy Joyce, 57 of Halifax, passed away peacefully at the QE II Health Science Center on December 31, 2010 surrounded by her family. Born August 5, 1953 in Halifax, she was the daughter of Roy L. Josey and the late Joyce Dorothy ( Fraser) Josey. Nancy lived with Spina Bifida from birth. She was proud to have independent living in her adult life. Nancy graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School followed by a long career with the Victoria General Hospital. She was a volunteer with the Spina Bifida Association, the Mental Health Association, the Access-A Bus Advisory and a club member of Sharing & Caring. She was an avid collector and enjoyed special times with her beautiful cat “ Lori”. Nancy was a former “Miss Easter Seals” and a past member of The Special Olympics. She had recently become a participant in Wheelchair Curling. Nancy was often seen cruising Spring Garden Rd in her wheelchair. Predeceased by her mother, she is survived by her loving father Roy, sister Sharron, brothers David (Sharon Clarke), Harris (Laura), Ron (Terri Zinck), as well as aunts, uncles and many nieces & nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Gus Grant, who Nancy considered one of her favorite people, and Marg Murphy of CMHA, who was a special friend. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Nancy’s wishes. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, with the celebration of Nancy’s life to be held on Wednesday, January 5 at 1 p.m., both at Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home (formerly Snow’s), 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Burial will take place at St. John’s Cemetery for family attendance. A reception will be held following the service at The Mayflower Curling Club; 3000 Monaghan Dr, Halifax from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to The Canadian Mental Health Association, 2786 Agricola St., room 216, Halifax, N.S. B3K 4E1. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com