BLANCHETT, Nancy Emily
(Montgomery)
March 19, 1925 - December 2, 2011
Born in Morrin Alberta and passed away at age of 86 in Prince George B.C. She was predeceased by her husband James William Blanchett in 1992. She is survived by her children: Gary Blanchett (Debbie) of Prince George B.C; Linda Preston (Kim) of Calgary Alberta and Harley Blanchett of Prince George BC; her sister Agnes Stoness and brother Eugene Montgomery; brothers and sisters in law, Eva Coyle; Pat Montgomery; Edna & Gordie Mill; Mary & Steve Blouin; Bill Blanchard; Jean Naegli; Gladys & Gord Proud. Grandchildren, Chris Preston; Nick Preston; James (JT) Blanchett; Kurtis Preston; Michael Blanchett; Jennifer Wagner and Jason Collins. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Nancy grew up in Morrin Alberta, working for Blanchett Construction and the MD of Starland until she moved to Prince George BC with Jim and Harley. She worked in Prince George with Blanchett Contracting and Gary’s Plumbing and Heating until retirement. She enjoyed curling, cards, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all. Many thanks for the support of all and special thanks go out to Wendy and Harry, Dr. Ed Turski, Dr. Susan Knowle and all the staff at the Prince George Rotary Hospice for their dedicated support and caring during the course of her illness. Mom will be laid to rest in the spring next to Dad in the Morrin Alberta Cemetery. Date will be announced in the Drumheller Mail.
