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Nancy Hannay Pollard (née Ross)

November 24, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Nancy passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Nancy is lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, William (Bill). Proud and loving mother to Christie (Hugh), Adam (Kim), Sonia and Alex. The best possible grandmother to Jalen, Ruby, Keenan, Beatrice, Eillie, Sarah and Lucie. Nancy was a beautiful, kind and generous person and will be dearly missed by her many friends and relatives. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A private family service will take place later this year. The family would like to thank the staff at the London Regional Cancer Program and the C7-300 Oncology Inpatients floor at LHSC for their care and compassion. Memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Families For Children or South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre.

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A donation has been made to Cancer society. Message from the donator: We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to your family at this difficult time. Linh and Wingman

~ Linh Phung


I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Nancy. I have known Nancy during my postgraduate studies at Western, where she was a volunteer for a Porchlight program for international women students. Nancy willingly opened her house to us and offered her time that allowed us to share so many beautiful memories. I will always remember her calm and her warm smile. My condolences to her family.

~ Benoite Umubyeyi

We are so sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. Our sincere condolences to Bill and family. Bill, we will remember you and Nancy at the top of Mt. Revelstoke, on a beautiful day with lots of wild flowers in bloom. So many good memories of a life well lived.

~ Bruce and Mary Lois Cooper

I had the great pleasure of working alongside of Nancy at the Y. She inspired me with her easy laugh and kind ways. I invited her into our girls adventure group and she was loved by all. My world was a better place when Nancy was in it. Love to her much loved family.

~ Tina Martin

Sincere condolences Bill, to you and all your family. May your many special memories bring comfort and peace. Sincerely, Rob Bondy Diane Godkin

~ Robert Bondy and Diane Godkin

A donation has been made to Families for Children.

~ John and Shirley Clement

Bill and family sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy. We are thinking of you in this sad time.

~ Deanne & Ken Buchan

I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. Nancy was a dedicated participant of our sewing group for so many years. She was so creative and always came up with fantastic ideas for crafts for us to make and sell at the Dinner Dance to raise funds for Families For Children. Always with a smile and helping hands is how I will remember her. Her commitment spoke to her desire to help others and with this in mind I made a donation in her name to FFC. She will be missed! Sending my deepest sympathy to each of you.

~ Joyce (Simpson) Day

Dear Bill and family: We were deeply saddened to read of Nancy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

~ Bruce and Debbie Tuck

Bill, I was saddened to read about Nancy's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Nancy was such a kind and caring person. I picture her on her lawn at the house in our old neighbourhood - and that wasn't yesterday.

~ Jim Leney

Dear Bill, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Jim Demetriou

~ Jim Demetriou

Dear Bill, Christie, Adam, Sonia and Alex. We are so sad to hear of Nancy's passing and send our deepest condolences. She was a wonderful and caring person.

~ David and Nancy King

Bill, Christie,Adam ,Sonia , Alex, I offer my sincerest condolences to you all at the loss of Nancy. Always thoughtful, kind , compassionate ,and guided by her wonderful sense of humour, Nancy always thought of others first. A truly generous spirit, she will be missed.

~ Stephen Wolfraim

I was saddened to learn today of Nancy's passing. I have fond memories of her from days past when our children were small and we lived in the same neighbourhood. I admired her calm, gentle and generous spirit. My condolences to you, Bil, and to your family.

~ Jane Leney

Hello Bill and family I was so surprised to hear through the family grapevine that Nancy passed away. I have many fond memories of Nancy from my youth growing up in Toronto. She was down to earth and had a wonderful sense of humor. your tribute is lovely and I have no doubt that she will be missed by all of the members of her wonderful family. Jan Mears Victoria

~ Jan Mears (Wolfraim)

I offer my hearfelt condolences to the family and friends of Nancy. Shaun Elliott

~ Shaun Elliott

Dear Bill, Christie, Adam, Sonia and Alex, Stu just passed along the news about Nancy. I’m so very sorry for your incredible loss. She was such a lovely, bright, kind and generous spirit. With love, Susie

~ Susie Wolfraim

Nancy will be remembered as a kind, caring, generous, loving person who willingly shared her home, time and effort to Canadopt and many others. She will be truly missed. Bill and family our thoughts are with you at this time. Joan & Bob Cummings Halifax Nova Scotia.

~ Joan & Bob Cummings

Services for Nancy Hannay Pollard (née Ross)

Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

January 14, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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