Born May 21, 1949 in Stratford, ON, Nancy is loved and remembered by her partner, Nancy Baal and Nancy’s family, two daughters, Lisa and Erin Peterson (David Ediger), granddaughter Eleanor, longtime friend and former partner Marie LeCren, cousin Anne Moon, longtime friends Ingrid, Bluma, and Jessica, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by former spouse (Steven Peterson), parents Frank and Evelyn Mayers, sister Fern Stanley, brother Frank Mayers, and niece Theresa Stanley.
Nancy grew up in Hamilton ON, graduating from Delta Secondary School and attending St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1970. She moved to Victoria, BC in 1975 and was a devoted and tireless nurse at the Jubilee Hospital for many years on RP1.
Nancy loved nature, gardens, her canine companions, and watching the birds on her patio. Many wonderful memories were made with her frequent trips to Butchart Gardens and her membership in Victoria’s Folk Music Society and St. John the Divine Anglican Church. Many thanks to the care received from Dr. Attwell, Dr. Manville and the staff at Summit Care Home, and Saanich Home Care.
A memorial service will be held at First Memorial, 1155 Fort Street, on September 9, 2023 with Reverend Stephanie Wood officiating. If you are inclined to donate in Nancy’s name, she kindly requests that you consider Operation Eyesight or the Nana Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialvictoria.com for Nancy’s loved ones.
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
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