Graceful, Humble, Compassionate, Kind, Faithful, Selfless, Devoted—
These are the words that reflect the Heart and Spirit of
Nancy Oswald
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we honour the beautiful life of Nancy, born on February 21, 1938. Nancy was the embodiment of warmth and humility, devoted to everyone she loved. A true lady in every sense, she carried herself with poise and quiet confidence, qualities admired by many.
Nancy is now reunited with her loving husband Bob, to whom she was married for over 62 years. Her incredible patience and steadfast support were the foundation of their partnership. Together, they lived a love story that will be passed down through generations. She is also joyfully reunited with her best friend and mother, Florence, her loving father, Earl McKague and dear sister, Evelyn.
Nancy always led with a soft hand and a generous heart, always placing others before herself. From her childhood in the small town of Grass Hill, where her parents owned the local general store, she carried the values her mother taught her; honesty, purpose, and love through every community she called home.
Nancy’s greatest joy came from her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As a mother, Nancy was always there, often in the background, steady and consistent, never missing an opportunity to tell her three children how proud she was of them. She brought balance to their lives with her calming presence, offering reassurance and quiet strength. To her, there was no problem that couldn’t be worked through with patience, perspective, and love.
Her family often found comfort in her beautifully predictable nature reflected in her routines, her presence, and her endearing way of making every space feel safe and familiar. One of her greatest gifts was her subtle humour, which was never meant to draw attention. She cherished time in the kitchen with her grandkids and loved beach days filled with sunshine and ice cream.
As an elegant, introverted fashionista, Nancy loved finding bargains and truly treasured the friendships, sunny days, and stories of her Florida winters. She often found joy in music, whether singing, playing guitar or keyboard, and above all, she loved dancing cheek to cheek with the love of her life, Bob.
Nancy is fondly remembered by her sister Ann, a woman she always admired. She is deeply cherished by her children, Jim (Sherri), Sue (Lindsey), and Joe (Tracy), who carry forward her kind heart and her loving legacy.
She is forever treasured by her grandchildren, Brianne (Vik), Jeff (Brooke), Sarah (Jamal), Lauren (Cooper), Regg, and Zeke, who will fiercely guard her Peanut Butter Pie recipe and proudly keep her Thanksgiving traditions alive. Her great-grandchildren, Mia, Maks, Hazel, Mabel, and Arti will dearly miss her kind eyes, and her incredibly sweet nature.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the Comfort Care staff at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus. Heartfelt gratitude sent to the Schlegel Villages at St. Clair for the extraordinary care the staff so lovingly provided to Nancy and her family.
A private family gathering has been arranged in Port Elgin, Ontario, where the family’s greatest memories will continue to live on. In place of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to support the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, 519-832-2222 with memorial online at www.tabrownfuneralhome.com
