Nancy Mellish
September 10, 2024
Peacefully at University Hospital in London, Ontario, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Nancy Mellish of London, in her 81st year. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Carl Mellish. Dear sister of Paul Litwinchuk. Cherished aunt of Debbie Allen-Campbell (Rob), Marlene Allen, Barbara Allen, Lisa Bieman (Amanda) and Matt Litwinchuk. Survived by brother-in-law Barry Mellish and sister-in-laws Sandy Mellish, Margaret Tesselaar, Elizabeth McCarville and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Sonia Litwinchuk, sister Janet Allen (Robert), sister-in-law Brenda Litwinchuk, brother-in-law Lincoln Mellish (Debbie), brother-in-law Gary Tesselaar and nephew Frank Mellish.
Nancy grew up in Cochrane, Ontario and worked for various businesses in Timmins. She moved to London and worked at DAA for many years. Nancy enjoyed travelling to Florida in the winter and visiting family in Prince Edward Island each summer. Nancy loved hosting family gatherings and she was the glue that held us together.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at University Hospital for their excellent care. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In accordance with Nancy’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. In Nancy’s memory, donations to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will take place, Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London.
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Carl, We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
It is with the greatest of sorrow that I have become aware of Nancy's passing. Her voice of compassion was a voice not absorbed with itself, nor intent on its own satisfaction or affirmation but rather a voice imbued with understanding, forgiveness and healing. She lived her life with great poise. As the ocean never falls outside of itself, spreading and scattering every which way, yet it is always held within the shelter of the one rhythm. She found the freedom of the primal dance; a dance that has always moved to its own music in search of distant shores. The place where absolute change rushes against still permanence, where the urgency of becoming confronts the stillness of being. She lived her journey as one of not preparing for life but rather living it. She will be dearly missed by all those whose paths she has crossed and whose lives she has enriched. "As twilight fills night with bright horizons May Beauty await you at home beyond " Soar Nancy My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to her family at this most difficult of times.
Dear Carl & all of Nancy”s family & friends. She walked this earth with smile so bright Her soulmate at her side Through all the ups & all the downs Like the ebb & flow of tide What mattered most , “togetherness “ With family & friends each day She lived & loved unselfishly That was Nancy’s way The loss that’s felt among you Tells what you truly know That one so beautiful & loved You didn’t want to go Pick up all your memories Hold them deep inside Remember her with happiness Once your tears subside Rest now Sweet Nancy❤️❤️
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Nancy please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time Elaine & Hal
Carl and family, please accept our condolences on Nancy's passing. It was always nice to speak with her during trips to visit in the summer. Please know we are thinking of you all at this time.
It is difficult to fathom that our Nancy has left us so suddenly. Not one to ever complain about aches and pains; Nancy faced each day with love for her family. A quiet personality Nancy faced each day with optimism but make no mistake about it…she was never that quiet that she wouldn’t offer her “two cents worth” if and when, she deemed it necessary. Carl was her everything. He was the constant in her life. He was her partner in life, her strength, love, and helper, in all things to make her life easier. Her love for her brother Paul and nephew Matthew, brought her immense joy as she lovingly shared their stories and adventures. Matthew for sure, was her pride and joy. She always expressed how proud she was of his many accomplishments. To Nancy, Debbie, Marlene, and Barbara, “the girls” as she would refer to them…were like her own children. Any news, accomplishments, births, or whatever, brought her such joy…and oh how she loved to share their stories. Her love and concern for them was so evident throughout and she loved sharing time and laughter with them all. As devastating as it is that she is gone, it is so good to know that her brief illness did not cause her pain or discomfort. Her focus throughout was getting back home and being the center of her cherished family. We will miss her greatly but hold close to our hearts the many years we shared, memories made through the normal joys, sadness, and everything in between that bonds us as a family. Rest in peace dear Nancy…keep watch over us until we once again are united. With an heartfelt of love and sadness, but gratitude for the years shared…we offer our love, blessings, and condolences to Carl, Paul, Matthew, and ‘the girls’. Please know that we carry you in our hearts and prayers as you walk this difficult journey. Barry & Sandy
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Carl so sorry to hear of Nancys passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family
Services for Nancy Mellish
Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
November 2, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Words are not enough to express our deepest condolences to Carl and family.
~ Bill Grose. Janice Dunphy