Obituary
PRITCHARD, Nancy (nee Gray)
Nancy was the 9th of 9 born in ’29 to Scottish immigrants (Robert and Jeannie Gray) who came to Canada in 1913 to build and run golf courses. She excelled in school and sports and was known to ride the family horse, Nelly, alone from their home to the club house at about 18 months.
She trained to be an RN at Toronto General Hospital graduating at age 20. She met and bedazzled a mustachioed crooner at a dance near Chatham with her fabulous jitterbugging. She married Dr. Bill Pritchard in 1950 just after his graduation from dentistry. They welcomed three children Jane, Sandy and Brenda, who like Nancy loved the beach and sports and like Bill loved music.
Nancy is predeceased by her five sisters and three brothers and sadly by her son Dr. Sandy Pritchard in 2021. She leaves behind her two daughters, (Jane and Brenda), seven accomplished grandchildren (Kate, Logan, Jesse, Hunter, Madison, Taylor and Baylie) and two great grandsons (Scott and Rowan).
Nancy will be remembered for her sharp wit and fun loving personality. She also excelled in real estate from age 50 to 85, known for her honesty and expertise. At age 75, she could slalom ski right from the shore and skipped many curling bonspiels.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 1-3 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Leamington United Church, 9 John Street, Leamington at 11 am. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Erie Shores Hospice. Family and friends are invited to share their condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nancy Pritchard June 14 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario