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NANCY REDSTON
1963 - 2019
Nancy was a loving and devoted mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and relished her role as Grandma. She was an especially kind person whose only complaint ever was that it sucked to have cancer. Her childhood dream was to be a nurse. When she was laid off from assembly line work, a training allowance opened the opportunity to become a health care aid. She graduated with honours and then honoured the profession by providing genuine care and comfort to the residents at the Poseidon Care Centre. She had an extraordinary work ethic and loved her new career and community.
Nancy enjoyed sunning in Mexico with her sister Liz and exploring Ontario shorelines for beach glass with her cousin Margaret Rogers in Kingston. She valued meandering long distance conversations with her sister Jen. After Gord (Vic) passed away in 2018, she valued the moral support and Indigenous wisdom Vic's nephew Aaron Cardinell and his wife Deanna gave so lovingly. As a new widow, she appreciated her cousins Marcia and Kathy, travelling from afar with an infusion of love.
She will be sorely missed by her family: children, Jonathan, Katie, and son by another mother, David Sumner; son-in-law Anthony Parker and granddaughter Victoria Rose; sisters, Elizabeth and Jennifer Redston and their families. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret (Finlay) Redston.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 28, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Crescent.
In memory of Nan, please consider donating to a charity that serves vulnerable children, of which there are many.
Our paddles keen and bright,
Flashing like silver;
Swift as the wild goose flight,
Dip, dip, and swing.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Nanc and I have been friends since high-school. Spent many awsome times together in high school and all throughout the years. As it often happens in our lives we get busy and don't get to see our friends as often as we would like but Nancy and I would, always keep in touch. Whether she and the kids came out to my place or we just had long talks on the phone we always kept in touch with each other. Many laughs and many good times equal many great memories. Will miss you my friend. I will see you everytime I see your children and granddaughters' pictures on Facebook. I'm sure Gord and you are together watching over your family💖 - Posted by: Susan Fedorchuk (Friends ) on: Nov 03, 2019
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Nancy was a quiet, gentle soul who left us far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with her beloved children and grandchild and her sisters and extended family. God bless you all in the days ahead. May your treasured memories comfort and sustain you through this sad time. - Posted by: Rosalind Husband (friend) on: Nov 03, 2019
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Nancy was a wonderful person, so full of life. She adored her family and was devoted to her job. I will sorely miss our monthly coffee dates and the fact that she and I were always able to laugh together, even in our darkest moments. Love you my friend, always. - Posted by: Kathy Ritchot (friend/colleague) on: Nov 03, 2019
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Nancy was a beautiful,fun soul. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. I last seen her this summer. We were so happy to meet and catch up. Now you can be reunited with your love, Nancy. I will most definately miss you and how you and I always found a way to laugh at the funny things in life. - Posted by: Candace Kruger (Friend/co worker) on: Nov 02, 2019
