NANCY ALLISON ILIFFE

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NANCY ALLISON ILIFFE

(nee MCTAGGART)

The family of Nancy Allison Iliffe (née McTaggart) of Gimli, MB, is deeply saddened to announce her passing on September 11, 2024, at the age of 69.

Nancy is remembered by her daughter, Jenny Eaglesham (Jeff), her granddaughter Sola, son Scott Eaglesham (Isabella), and her 'bonus children': Melanie Nitychoruk (Adam), Roger Iliffe (Ildiko), Tracy Iliffe (Mike), and Emma Lee (Rob), as well as her 'bonus' grandchildren and beloved dog, Becky. She also leaves behind her brothers, Ian (Maria) and Jamie, along with her nieces, cousins and many friends.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Betty and Allan McTaggart, several aunts, uncles, close friends, and many cherished family dogs. In June 2024, she lost her husband, Dr. Gerald Iliffe, a loss that left her heartbroken. Nancy and Gerry met in 1984, and were rarely seen without one another. In a way, they did not have to spend their wedding anniversary, September 12, apart this year. Gerry brought out Nancy's adventurous side, which included travel and sailing. They spent many years enjoying each other's company, usually laughing.

Nancy's early years were shaped by her family's move from Brandon to Winnipeg in the early 1960s. She often shared fond memories of their home on Kingsway and many special times spent at Clearwater Bay. Her father passed on to her a deep respect for the outdoors and hunting, while her mother instilled in her a love for practicality, creativity, and the gift of making any space feel cozy.

Nancy graduated from Kelvin High School, where met many lifelong friends, including Lorraine, who she considered family. In her adult life she was a skilled interior decorator and aesthetician. Over the years, she continued learning, studying American Sign Language, drawing, and most recently preparing to become a grief counselor. She was a strong advocate for mental health, working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Nancy was a firm believer that people do the best they can with the knowledge and abilities they have, a value she passed on to her children early on. She had a remarkable ability to remember everyone she met and always welcomed people genuinely into her life. She cherished her friendships and often reminisced about "the old days" with a fond smile, as if they had happened just yesterday.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the IRHA homecare program and the R.C.M.P. for their support. While Nancy truly loved flowers, in lieu of them, the family kindly requests donations in her memory to Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, CancerCare Manitoba, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will he held in Gimli at 1:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, at Johnson Hall - we would love for you to join us.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2024, Sep 28, 2024