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Nancy Lee Cleveland

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Nancy Lee Cleveland

March 8, 1957 - February 22, 2022

Passed away at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice in Cobourg on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. She leaves behind her loving husband, Don Cleveland and sweet kitty Daisy. Daughter of the late Edwin and Betty Nicholls. Sister-in-law to Douglas and Pip Cleveland, and Eleanor and John Caron. Aunt to Chantelle and Keith, Auntie to Liam, Sophia and Abigaile. Cousins James Wood, Robert Wood, Mark Wood, Stephen Wood, Mark Jones and David Jones. Nan grew up in Peterborough and attended Adam Scott Collegiate. Her father retired from the Police Force and they moved to Brighton to run a Family General Store. She finished school at East Northumberland Secondary School and studied music over the years encouraged by her Dad who played the piano. She loved teaching children and spending time at Presquile Provincial Park. She started working at the Brighton C.I.B.C. A transfer took her to the big town of Cobourg C.I.B.C. where she made many life long friends. This was when she met the Love of her Life, Don, on the night of the big flood, 1980. They travelled to many wonderful places over the years and often enjoyed a night in, playing guitar and piano. If friends and relatives were there, the more the merrier. She still continued her music and after leaving the bank to work for Dr. Ian Revill, Optometrist, starting teaching Music for Young Children classes and private piano lessons at home in the evening. She belonged to several choirs: Northumberland Symphony Orchestra, Sweet Adelines, Women in Harmony, Choral Legacy and Joyfull Noise. She began working with Dr. Linda Cole and Anju Clement for several years before illness forced her to retire for good. Having friends around her, Music and Art and lots of long walks brought her much joy as well as her love of animals. Many thanks to Dr Mulé, Dr. Koneru, Dr. Caldwell, and the wonderful nurses and staff at the Chemo clinic at Northumberland Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit. Cremation with a Celebration of Life to be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Saturday, June 11th from 1 to 4 pm. Those wishing may make a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Canada, Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice, or to a charity of choice.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Pat Levon - June 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Barbara Collins - June 11, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Irene Kavanagh - June 11, 2022

What a lovely gentle and kind friend she was. Gone too soon. We miss her at choir already but will always remember that smiling face. Rest In Peace Nancy.💚💚💚💚

Arthur and Nancy Delgarno - May 20, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Mark wood - March 11, 2022

My cousin was a very lovely soul haven't seen her for a while, though the times we got together were fun, I will miss her goodness and loving ways, my condolences to her family

Diane & Richard Dowsett - March 7, 2022

What a lovely person Nancy was. Diane and I knew her as friend and family for almost 40 years. Such a sunny, fun, loving person and one-half of a beautiful couple with her other half, Don. Such a loss for the Cobourg community, all those who knew her and all those robbed of the pleasure of getting to know her.

Deb & Doug Bailey - March 6, 2022

Our condolences to Don and the rest of Nancy’s family. Nancy was so friendly and helpful any time we were in the office. She always gave a smile and a wave whenever we saw her out walking. She will be missed.

Gary Peeples - March 6, 2022

Hi Don, Sorry to hear about Nancy.

Art and Nancy Dalgarno - March 5, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Judy Chidley - March 5, 2022

I am deeply saddened to hear of Nan’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Wendy Tomaz - March 4, 2022

Nancy was the kindest, gentlest, and talented person I have ever known. My thoughts are with you Don. She will always be remembered in my heart.

Tim and Pip Brady - March 4, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Steven Wood - March 4, 2022

I'm very sorry to here of my cousins passing Don.

Jacquelin Hodgins - March 3, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Tina Hartwick - February 28, 2022

My sincere condolences Don and family;Nancy was a lovely soft spoken lady who will sincerely be missed. Tina

Linda Sturzenegger - February 28, 2022

Nancy taught my daughters Music for Young Children 25 years ago. Her love of music and teaching set in motion a lifelong love of music. I will always be grateful.

Murray Howe - February 28, 2022

Sorry for your loss Don. My deepest sympathy to you.

Constance Mealing - February 27, 2022

I was very saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. I sang with her in Joyfull Noise choir. She was such a friendly cheerful person. A great loss.

Mary jane and Norm Hall (neighbours) - February 26, 2022

Dear Don , we are truly sorry for your loss , I spoke to Nancy, briefly a lovely gentle lady, I wish I could have got to know her, more , God Bless you Don, our prayers are with you at this sad time.

Ian and Sharon Revill - February 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Ian and Sharon Revill - February 26, 2022

Our condolences Don. We were so very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you ….sending our love and deepest sympathies.

Jane Goody - February 26, 2022

So sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. She was such a kind person. I loved our time with the ukulele club. Jane Goody

Nancy Duncan - February 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Lisette Gerry and John Gerry. - February 25, 2022

Our thoughts are with you Don in this very difficult time. Nancy was a very dear friend and will be missed. The world has lost a very special person.

Josephine Bonta - February 25, 2022

so sorry to hear of Nancy's illness and passing. She was very sweet, always greeted with a beautiful smile. Deepest condolences.

Camille Clabertt - February 25, 2022

Don, So very saddened by your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Nancy for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Jack and Camille Clabertt

Helen Dyson - February 25, 2022

I always enjoyed my time with Nancy, who opened her home to a group of ladies who just loved to sing. Nancy was a very gentle soul and will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Don and other members of her family.

Sharon Reid - February 25, 2022

Don, So sorry to hear the sad news about the passing of your wife. Sending my sincere condolences and keeping you in my thoughts.

Bev & Eino Aapro - February 25, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We remember Nancy from her days at C.I.B.C. and then at Cobourg Vision ....friendly and helpful always with a smile.

Lynda Mutton - February 25, 2022

So very sorry for your loss Don and family. I have many fond memories of Nancy. Sincerely Lynda.

Margaret & David Roffey - February 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Annie Hsia - February 24, 2022

Dear Don and Family, my deepest condolences for your loss. I am so grateful I was able to know and work with Nancy for the past 11 years. She was always so sweet, caring and kind - a true gentle soul. She will be deeply missed by all of us at the office. Thinking of you and sending prayers during this difficult time.

Lisa Gauthier - February 24, 2022

Don and family; I'm very sorry for your loss. Nancy was taken far too soon. I pray she's reunited with her parents and is in a better place. She was a sweet soul who I will miss very much. Rest in peace Nanc. Gone but never forgotten.

Lauren Crosby - February 24, 2022

Nancy taught me and a small group of kids piano through the Music for Young Children program many years ago. I can still remember her walking around and encouraging all of us with her kind words. Nancy’s passion and care emanated through everything she did - she was truly an incredible person, teacher, and mentor. My heartfelt condolences go out to her husband Don and others who were close to her. Her impact will be felt for many years and generations to come.

Adam Crosby - February 24, 2022

Nancy made piano lessons fun and engaging, even when I was struggling. Such a kind and lovely woman with a heart of gold. I was young when I saw her last but I remember her like it was yesterday. My condolences and all my love to everybody close to her in the wake of her passing. ox

Lisa crosby - February 24, 2022

I have so many wonderful memories with Nancy, she taught Piano to myself and my siblings when we were growing up. Nancy was so kind and warm, and she always made me feel like I was doing well in my lessons. She was my favourite part of piano lessons. I am so saddened to hear this news and I will be thinking of you, Don, during this very difficult time.

David Crosby - February 24, 2022

My condolences to all her family and friends. Lots of great memories taking piano lessons with her when I was young — such a nice, kind person.

Janet Crosby - February 24, 2022

Nancy was a wonderful piano teacher to our children, and had an infectious smile. She had a lovely, gentle manner with children. Thinking of you Don, in this difficult time. Janet Crosby

Mary Wright - February 24, 2022

So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Such a lovely lady.Rip Nancy!

Marion & Ric McIvor - February 24, 2022

I only new Nancy when I sang with Choral Legacy and what a lovely person she was . Our condolences to Nancy's Family .

Sheila Noonan - February 24, 2022

Dear Don, I am so very sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a wise, and gentle spirit. I am so grateful to have shared music making with you both. My prayers are with you at this difficult time…. My condolences, Sheila

Pip Cleveland - February 24, 2022

One of the most gentle, kind as well as fun loving girls you would ever want to meet -not only was she my sister-in-law but my dearest friend --I will miss her so very much--we had planned on going into old age together and that makes me so sad that this will not happen now--but I plan on seeing her again one day---

Pip and Douglas Cleveland - February 24, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Sue Jouwstra - February 24, 2022

She will be missed. She was an awesome lady. I enjoyed her smiles. She always made me feel so good when I went for my optometrist appointment. God bless.

Deborah Caron - February 24, 2022

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Deb

Deborah Caron - February 24, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Pancreatic Cancer Canada

Pat Sinyard - February 24, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Barbara Croft - February 24, 2022

I am very sad to hear of Nancy's passing. I enjoyed many good times with her when we taught MYC together. Don, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time.

Patricia Lennan - February 24, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Charity of Your Choice

Cheryl Spence - February 24, 2022

My deepest condolences for your loss. Nancy was one of a kind.

Jo Anne Davison - February 24, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Ken & Jo Anne Davison - February 24, 2022

Don & family, we are sending our sincere condolences with Nan's passing. Our hearts are broken. We hope you can take solace in knowing that Nan was known and loved by so many! I will so miss celebrating her upcoming 65th birthday, with her, our garden nursery visits, tea dates and talks about our beloved kitties. Heaven has a new Angel! Love & hugs Ken & Jo Anne💖

Sherri Kemp (CISG) - February 24, 2022

Don, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your wife. Sending my sincere condolences and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sherri Kemp

Jayne Dennis - February 24, 2022

So sorry to read this ... I didn't know Nancy well - but she was always a friendly, constant in the office of Cobourg Vision.. Condolences to her family. Jayne

Patricia Lennan - February 24, 2022

Don, my deepest sympathy go out to you and your family and friends. Nancy was a dear friend, her kindness and caring to all will be deeply missed. I especially will miss her every day until I see her again. She is at peace and singing in heaven along with her parents. Sending all my love. Pat

Anju Clement - February 23, 2022

Don I can’t even imagine what you are going through. My heartfelt condolences. Nan was a kind, thoughtful, genuine, and caring person. I feel so fortunate to have known her for 23 years. She brought so much passion to our office, and I am forever grateful for her dedication and friendship. She will be dearly missed by many. Sending you much love- Anj & Gord

Gill and Greg - February 23, 2022

So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We always looked forward to "playing" with you at Ron and Lou's New Years Eve party. Nancy was such a lovely and gentle soul. Sending our deepest condolences.

Janice & Bob Boundy - February 23, 2022

Dear Don, we are so heartbroken for your loss. Nancy was truly a beautiful lady, inside and out. We spent many fun hours attending concerts, singing and playing music, what a talent she was. I was so blessed to have her for a friend. She will live in our hearts forever.

Anne and Paul Burnham - February 23, 2022

We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Nancy. She was always the same lovely person whenever we would run into her over the years. We wish you, her family, all the best at this difficult time.

Robert Wood - February 23, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of my lovely cousin Nancy's passing. She was a beautiful person. Robert Wood

Mary Jean - February 23, 2022

Don I am sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I know it doesnt stop your hurt but she is now not suffering. Our deepest sympathies Mary Jean and Bill

Ruth Gouin - February 23, 2022

Don, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was such a lovely lady. Sending heartfelt love and condolences.

David & Judy Jones - February 23, 2022

So very sorry Don to hear of Nancy’s passing. The visits we had with you both here in Winnipeg and our frequent “touch base” texts will be remembered so fondly. Sending our love and heartfelt sympathies.

John Davison - February 23, 2022

Don, or sincere condolences for your loss. Nancy was a special lady. John and Susan Davison

Peter and Sue Hochu - February 23, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Peter and Sue Hochu - February 23, 2022

Don, we are very sorry to hear about Nancy. She was such a lovely person. Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. Peter and Sue Hochu

Christine Thompson - February 23, 2022

Don, we were of course very upset about Nancy. She was classy, kind, quiet but upheld high standards for herself and those around her and she was smart. I enjoyed working with Nancy on and off for 25 years, singing with her and was honoured she called me friend. We will all miss her but you without her...I can't imagine. Christine and Jim Thompson

Donna Jacobs-McCourt - February 23, 2022

As a former member of the local women’s chorus, CHORAL LEGACY, Nancy endeared herself so readily to her “singing sisters” with her friendly manner, sweet voice, and gentle, caring manner. We are heart-broken to learn of her far too soon moving to her Heavenly Home, but take comfort that she is now singing with the angels.

Dr Linda Cole - February 23, 2022

My heart goes out to you Don for your deep, deep loss. Nancy was a remarkable woman and one of the kindest people I have ever met. We actually worked together for 27+ years and she was as loyal an employee as friend. Nancy will be so missed by so many. I personally am heartbroken. My condolences to you, your family and other friends.

Pat Sinyard Feb 23, 2022 - February 23, 2022

Dearest Don so sorry for your loss . As you well know Nancy left a lasting impression on everyone who ever knew her. She was such a sweet girl, I am so lucky to have known her. We will miss her dearly.

Siobhan Wilson - February 23, 2022

Don, I’m shocked and saddened to learn of Nancy’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. She was a lovely person.

Laura & Rene Roberge - February 23, 2022

Don, Doug & Pip you are all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time.

Mark Jones - February 23, 2022

I will always treasure the memories that Nancy and I shared as kids. We were born 1 week apart as cousins and had fun as young children. I have pictures on my desk of us at age 4. They will stay there as good memory for the rest of my years. Nancy is now with her mom, dad, grandpa Frank and grandma Jessie. She is in good care. Don, sorry for your loss of a great loving wife. She really treasured you and your relationship.

Lena Cutro - February 23, 2022

Don I am so sorry for your loss, I know exactly what you are going through. My prayers are with you and your family.