Nancy Maude Whelan (nee Squires)
October 24, 1950 to April 1, 2025
Obituary
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It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our sweet mother, grandmother, wife, sister and dear friend, Nancy after a courageous and short battle with cancer.
Leaving behind to mourn, her husband Joe Whelan, whose unwavering support made her journey as bearable as possible; her son Joe Whelan (Wendy) – children Kenzie, Alex and Joey; daughter Dodi Todd (ex Mark), children Charlie & Theo; daughter Dana Tucker (Cory) – children Riley & Coryssa; son Peter Whelan (Gill) – children Peter, Hunter & Max.
Nancy is predeceased by her parents Richard & Ethel Squires, and her brother Rich. She is survived by her siblings Rose, Dianne, Harry (Jackie), Lynn, Susan, Michelle (Clint), Mike, Monique; the most wonderful Whelan clan, and her many nieces and nephews, and friends.
Nancy came into the world October 24, 1950, a fiery third daughter of 10. She grew up in St. Philips, and didn’t stray far from home – raising her family that she was so proud of, in Paradise. She devoted her younger years to being the best stay at home mom. She was a wonderful baker, a Christmas enthusiast and the most fun mom ever. She pursued post-secondary education later in life, worked in accounting and government, and attained a number of dear friends she cherished seeing to this day. No doubt her charisma and hard work ethic made her an unforgettable colleague. She volunteered in the community for various organizations such as the Catholic Women’s League, and girl guides and could be counted on to whip up 20 or so cheerleading skirts in a heartbeat, or whatever it was her kids needed. She will be remembered for her profound kindness, indelible strength, humor, legendary turkey dinners, singing while driving, lifelong fitness for fun, and her greatest joy of spending time with her family. She was often reminded that her kids and grandkids successes were a direct result of the unwavering love and support of the most incredible mom and grandmother.
Nancy had a zest for life and a spark that lit up every room she entered bringing joy to all those around her. She was fiercely proud of her family, and her treasured grandkids. Even in the last 18 months when we now realize how truly ill she was, she checked in about their games and marks, and friends. She cherished her calls from her grandkids in Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Her demeanor was noticeably improved speaking of them, getting a visit, or hearing from them. She always had the biggest hugs and smiles for her loved ones. If anyone was lucky enough to hear her stories of growing up, she spoke so fondly of her siblings – each one holding a piece of her heart in a different way. Her mark on this world was great, and the void she is leaving behind, immeasurable
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Thursday April 3rd, from 2-4 and 7-9. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow to follow in the R.C. Cemetery on St. Thomas line.
Flowers as expressions of condolence are graciously accepted. If donations are preferred, please consider contributing to Daffodil House or the Canadian Cancer Society.
“What we have once enjoyed deeply, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.“ Helen Keller
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on April 3, 2025
7-9 p.m. on April 3, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:30pm, Friday April 4th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, St. Thomas Line
So sorry to Harry and the family rip
Susan, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Nancy had that special ingredient that all of your family has. Just a few brief moments when your paths cross, you can’t help but feel, you have been in the presence of an angel.
Hayward and Dorothy’s doreen
Sincere condolences to the family.I had the pleasure of working with Nancy and she was a lovely person.Always with a smile and willingness to help others.
Whelan & Squire’s Family
My deepest condolences to you all on Nancy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Gill and family, My deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time… May God bless you all and give you strength at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…🙏♥️
My sincere condolences to all of Nancy.S Family and friends ,May you be comforted by your many beautiful memories together. God bless you all
Our sincere condolences to Nancy’s family.
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Love and blessings
Violet Squires (Williams) and Lydia Squires
Dear Joe, Children, Grandchildren and All extended Families. Please accept our deepest condolences as you mourn the loss of your Precious One.. May God bless and comfort you now, and in the difficult days to come. My sweet Cousin Nancy..”Rest in Peace”! Always, Joyce & Graham Pitcher & Family. “How great the loss to lose someone so dear….How great the love that holds Her always near”!
Sincerest condolences to all of Nancy’s family. I worked at CRA with her and she was one of the nicest people I ever met. Always upbeat and fun to talk to. Had lots of laughs over the years with her. Rest in peace sweet Nancy.
Condolences to family and friends of NANCY-Many years ago while stationed RCAF. TORBAY-i met her Dad-Richard(DICK)WHO worked on the base; Later on mid 70’s i met her brother ‘SAM'(Dianne)ALL LOVELY DEPENDABLE PEOPLE-OUR thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time-GOD Bl;ess JIM Campbell(Ex RCAF RET’D)( Ret’d REAL ESTATE BROKER-OWNER ST JOHN’S( after 62 years)Wife NELIA Campbell St. John’s NFLD.
Deepest sympathy to all Nancy’s family. She was a truly lovely person. May she rest in God’s eternal peace. God bless you all. Shirley and Charlie Gosse.
Joe and family,
So very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our deepest sympathy for you loss.
Joe, Joey, Dodi, Dana and Peter, we are so heartbroken to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and your families at this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are holding you especially close in our hearts today. You will forever be remembered my sweet aunt. Sending so much love and hugs to you all ❤️
Dianne, & Whalen family. So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Nancy at CRA and she was such a beautiful person with a smile that would brighten up the room. She was so proud of her children and spoke of them quite often. RIP beautiful lady.
Sorry to hear Riley’s Nan has passed. Sending you all our love and prayers. Your memories will help ease your sorrow.
I hope this message finds you. I was in the hospital room with Nancy when she learned she couldn’t be released and when she excitedly learned she could go home. I lost my own Mother in December and watching her make hard decisions and accepting her fate was surreal. I had a beautiful discussion with her about the bravery of a mother and the unconditional love that really does endure past this world. I understand the impact of losing a beloved mother and grandmother. I extend my compassion concern and prayers. A beautiful soul indeed.
Deepest sympathy to Joe and Family and all the Squires and Whelan Families. God Bless you at this very sad and difficult time. She is a beautiful Angel with the precious ones gone before us. Love you sweet cousin. RIP from Judy, Doug & Family
Sincere Condolences to the Squires & Whelan Families, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time, treasure your memories. RIP Nancy 🙏
Dana, and family, thinking of you at this time! Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time !
So sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. Another beautiful woman gone too soon. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the Taxation Centre and she was such a lovely person with a very big beautiful smile. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. God bless you all. RIP Nancy.
To Dana and family;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. We were so sad to hear of Nancy’s passing…I know how much you loved your Mom and what a very special person she was. God bless.
I had the pleasure of working side by side with Nancy at CRA and have the fondest memories of her. I was so glad to have seen and talked with her recently. Nancy certainly did light up a room with her infectious smile, and shared many stories of her family with me. Her family really was her world. My deepest condolences to all of you at this time, as I know the tremendous loss you are all feeling.
My deepest condolences on Nancy’s passing. She was the nicest of people. We worked together at CRA and she had the patience of Job training me in a new position. We laughed together so much. And then we discovered that we had a commonality in St Thomas’s where my grandfather Laurie was from and our summer place as children. We shared many old stories . She loved to talk about her family and was so proud of every one. I know that you will all have stores of cherished memories to keep Nancy alive in your hearts.
Sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing.. My condolences to the Squires and Whelan families. Nancy was a student of mine in Grade Eleven the first year I started teaching at St. Philips and I have fond memories of her..
So sorry to hear about Nancy. Passing I had the pleasure of meeting her years ago. Her sister Lynn and I worked together and built a beautiful friendship. My heart goes out to Lynn and all of Nancys siblings and family at this time. RIP Nancy
My condolences to Nancy’s family. I worked with her at CRA many years ago and she was a delight! Sorry to hear that she was sick prior to passing but it sounds like she was a trooper. May she rest in peace.
Diaane, Susan and all of Nancy’s family and friends
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.” Nancy was a beautiful person she had a smile and personality that would light up a room.
To Nancy’s family and friends, my deepest condolences on her passing. I worked with Nancy at CRA for many years. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Go fly with the angels. R.I.P.
Deepest condolences to Diane & all Nancy’s family on her passing. May all the wonderful memories help you all through this difficult time.
To Joe and all Nancys Family, we are so sorry to learn of her passing, our condolences to you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace .
Sincere sympathy to all of Nancy’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
To all of the Squires and Whelan Families,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Nancy’s passing.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this ver difficult sad time.
RIP Nancy.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Nancy”s Family. Rest In Peace Nancy!! I remember Nancy going to school in St. Philip’s, Nice person inside and out. Hold onto all of the memories. HUGS
My deepest condolences to Joe on the loss of your beloved wife Nancy and her family..I will always remember her beautiful smile,cherish all the wonderful memories of your Mom.,may she rest in peace.💔🙏
To Joe, Joey, Dodi, Dana,and Peter so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
What a touching tribute to Nancy, she DID have the most beautiful smile. She’d always have a little chat with me when I worked at the movie store years ago.
Thinking of you all during this sad time, keep all of those wonderful memories close.
To all Nancy’s family and friends: We are so sad to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Uncle Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Remember all of the beautiful memories you shared with Aunt Nancy and find peace in those. Love you all.
Joe, Dodi, Dana Peter & Joey, I’m am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She truly was a lovely Lady. She always had a smile. Sending you all hugs & sincere Condolences at this Sad time
So saddened to hear this news. Condolences to all her family and friends.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Diane & family, Nancy’s children, Joey, Dodi, Dana and Peter. I am saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. We worked together at CRA for many years. Nancy was like a breath of fresh air. She was the most positive person, always with a smile. I felt like I knew her children, she was so proud of you all. A mother’s love is a blessing and I am sure you will treasure your many memories. Condolences at this sad time.
To Dana and all Nancy’s family 💔
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget..” Hugs to you Dana, take care 🙏
Dana and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May all your fond memories help guide you through the coming days.
I am so very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing..!!..Sincere Condolences to her family and friends..!!..
Joe, Joey, Dodi, Dana, Peter & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy’s (Mom’s) passing today. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Always wearing a welcoming smile especially when I would run into her at home while I was back visiting my family and then having a little chat.
May all the memories you made over the years brings smiles to your faces a warmth heart. She will be missed by all that knew her, wish we were home to offer our support and to attend the service. Our deepest condolences to you during this difficult time.
To my dear Aunt. You were one of the women from the Squires clan that shaped many women I share my life with today. Your fun-loving spirit, passion for family and love for Joey, Dodi, Peter and Dana can never be measured. You will be deeply missed and NEVER forgotten. I will always miss your sweet, sweet smile and will never forget lessons taught and advice given. I will love you always and forever. You are a part of me.
We will miss your smile, wise words and sense of humour. I often find myself wishing I spent my childhood growing up closer to you and the rest of the family. You will be missed and loved from this dimension and I hope that you continue to watch over your lovely family from paradise. I know Nan and Poppy will be there to welcome you with open arms. You are truly an angel. I love you aunt Nancy.
Beautiful obituary as was beautiful Nancy who did light up every room she entered.
God rest her soul, and comfort all those she left behind.
Dana and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May all your very fond memories help you through the coming days.
Sincere condolences to all the families.
What a shock. Another beautiful woman gone way to soon. RIP cousin. So sorry for everyones loss.
We are so sad to hear about Aunt Nancy’s passing. I have so many fond memories of growing up on the ridge.. She had a heart of gold, and was always a ray of sunshine. She is going to be sorely missed. Condolences to all my lovely cousins and Uncle Joe. Love you all.
Nancy was a fabulous person always smiling..positive..she truly was a special girl..remember her well..rest in peace dear friend
Dana, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May your many happy memories help carry you in your time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy has left her mark on this world that is for certain. Anyone and everyone that was lucky enough to know her will never forget her or that beautiful smile, eyes that lit up any room she walked into, or those legendary hugs that made you feel so loved and made you wonder how a woman so small could hug so big. Sending so much love to you all. I will always remember you, my beautiful Aunt xoxo