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MOIRA MARIE NICHOLSON
Born: Nov 04, 1952
Date of Passing: Nov 01, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMOIRA MARIE NICHOLSON On November 1, 2015, Moira lost her courageous and hard fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She passed away peacefully with family by her side in the GD6 leukemia ward at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Moira was born November 4, 1952, the first of three daughters for Bill and Donna Nicholson. She was raised on the family farm in the Franklin district. Moira attended Iroquois, Franklin and Neepawa schools. After grade 12, Moira went to Red River College where she completed the Secretarial Science course. During her working years, Moira worked for Indian Affairs, Transport Canada, Neepawa Land Titles, Neepawa Lands Branch, and Health Canada. Her work experience was very diversified. It always amazed her family and friends that she could not paint a room, but she could go out and inspect airport runways to see if they were done right! Moira was a generous and kind hearted person who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. She always considered her niece, nephews and kids of her close friends to be hers, and they were. Moira loved to travel and took many opportunities to see the world. She enjoyed curling with her Transport Canada team. She was an avid curling and baseball fan. Moira was predeceased by her father Bill Nicholson; grandparents, Charlie and Ella Nicholson; uncle Pat Nicholson; grandparents, Robert and Myrtle Marley; uncle Roger Marley; uncle Bob Marley; aunt Dorothy Marley; aunt Donna Marley; cousin Andrew Marley; and cousin Janette Leightner. Moira is survived by her mother Donna Nicholson; sister Norma Hackewich and husband Dan; sister Laurie Madill and husband Lyle; nephew Brad Hackewich and wife Karla; niece Dallis Olmstead and husband Kevin; nephew Blake Madill and girlfriend Danielle Fearon; great-niece Rileigh Olmstead; great-nephews, Gavin and Garret Olmstead; family and friends. Moira was loved by many and will be missed by all. If desired, donations may be made to: GD6 Hope Project Health Science Foundation MS107-820 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Words just cannot describe the loss of our dear Moira. The most fierce Bocceball player, the greatest Elvis festival fan, the most appreciative person of a perfect Tanqueray 10 & tonic ! Those of us in the Okanagan Valley will miss her kind spirit terribly. She was so much looking forward to coming out here in April & June. I kept telling her "your room is ready Madam". A kinder soul you will never find. Her optimistic spirit was amazing considering the hurdles she jumped. She will never be forgotten & we will always remember her for her kindness, her optimism, her goofy sense of humour as well as her sense of practicality. You'll be missed kiddo - we love ya & wish you didn't have to go so soon. Have that big 'ole Tank 10 & tonic waiting for me ! - Posted by: Sandy & Tim, Spanky & KitKat (friend & Penticton Elvis Festival cohort) on: Nov 15, 2015
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It was only 2 weeks ago that I had the chance to spend a good portion of my work day going with Moira to various areas of cancercare and health sciences, and ultimately to D6 at our last stop. Despite what she was going through, we shared many laughs, had great talks about her family including her new twin great nephews. She was in good spirits and seemed at peace. I'm glad I was able to share that day with her and I will always remember Moira. My thoughts are with the family. - Posted by: Kim (CCMB Nursing assistant ) on: Nov 15, 2015