Nancy Ellen Gibson (nee Irwin)
Visitation at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on Thursday October 1, 2026 from 5-8 PM
A funeral service will be conducted from the Lucknow United Church on Friday October 2, 2026 at 1 PM

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow
In Memory of
Nancy Ellen Gibson (nee Irwin)
August 16th, 1943 - September 25th, 2026

Place of Death

London, Ontario

Obituary

Nancy Ellen Gibson (nee Irwin), beloved wife of the late Allan Gibson, passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, on September 25, 2026 in her 84th year.  She was born on August 16, 1943, daughter of the late Alvin & Olive (nee Thompson) Irwin.  Dear mother of Diane (Larry) Henderson, Glen (Cathy) Gibson and Brenda (Matthew) Robinson all of Lucknow.  Loving grandmother of Haydn, Haley (Ethan), Darcie (Cole) and Spencer.  Sister of Bob (Marylou) Irwin and sister-in-law of Beatrice Madge, Kathleen Gibson and Donnie (Dianne) Gibson.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by mother & father-in-law Marshall & Grace (nee Young) Gibson, sisters-in-law Elaine Irwin, Phyllis Rivett (Norman) and Shirley Smith (Don) and brothers-in-law Bill Gibson, George Madge and Jim Gibson (Eleanor).

Nancy left the family farm in Ashfield Township after high school to attend Teacher’s College in Stratford, Ontario.  She taught for several years at a one room schoolhouse in West Wawanosh before marrying Allan in 1963 and raising 3 children on the 12th of Ashfield.  She was a busy wife helping on the farm, tending to her large garden and supply teaching.  Over the years she also worked at Knechtel’s Food Market, the MTO office and spent several years as the bookkeeper at Glen’s Massey dealership until she finally retired at the age of 75.  She was an active member of the Lucknow United Church where she taught Sunday School for many years as well as heading Social Functions (catering) for over 30 years.

Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, on Thursday October 1, 2026 from 5-8 PM.  A funeral service will be conducted from the Lucknow United Church on Friday October 2, 2026 at 1 PM with interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lucknow United Church or the charity of your own choice are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  

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Message from Annette and Leroy Drennan2026-10-04 14:48:05
We are so very sorry for your loss and sending our condolences to all the family.
Message from Marjorie and Garry Claassen 2026-10-02 12:16:48
Diane and Larry “Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbye s are not the end; It simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again” Our hearts aches for you. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. The Claassen Clan
Message from Sandra Munro2026-10-01 22:18:55
My condolences to the Gibson families , Bob and Marylou. May God be your Peace and comfort at this time.May He bless you in your mourning,He promises to comfort you. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength. Remember the good times. The sorrow of now will grow dim. Our promise is to reunite one day. Deepest Sympathy to all the family in your loss. I was so glad I got to visit Nancy when I went home for Erlma's bday party. And to meet you Brenda You are in my prayers.
Message from Lynne and Steve Mann2026-10-01 20:12:52
Our sympathy to the entire Gibson family as you celebrate Nancy's wonderful life.
Message from Peter and Lisa Van Dyke2026-10-01 18:29:20
To Diane, Glenn and Brenda. Our condolences to you all at this sad time. Peter and Lisa Van Dyke
Message from Liz Black-Petrie2026-10-01 13:29:44
Dear Diane, Glen and Brenda: My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Oh the memories from all those years ago on the farm and around the table!! Your mom and dad put up with more than enough from the lot of us! It is an honour to have those memories and I hope your memories will help you through the difficult road ahead. Liz Black and families
Message from Bonnie Flett2026-10-01 12:53:38
My condolences to Irwin and Gibson families.
Message from Betty mcdonagh 2026-10-01 12:40:41
Too all the Gibson family and friends, my humblest condolences and prayers. I feel your pain. Too all, I send my love. She will be so missed. Hugs too everyone I’m here, if I can n help at all. Just call.
Message from Bayne's Auto Body Inc.2026-10-01 10:37:54
Diane & Family, Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your Mother. Shayne, Deb, Allison & Staff
Message from DRR Excavating2026-10-01 10:33:38
Diane and Family, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with all of you. Dallas, Deb, Amber and the Staff of DRR Excavating
Message from Deb & Tom Inglis2026-10-01 10:31:22
Diane and Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom. May you hold close to your hearts all of your cherished memories with her. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Deb & Tom Inglis
Message from Glenn & Donna Raynard2026-10-01 10:18:15
Our sincere sympathy to the Gibson and Irwin Families.
Message from The Griffith Family2026-09-30 19:03:16
Our condolences to the family.
Message from Linda Hopper2026-09-30 14:11:03
Diane and family ~ My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Message from Helen Orr2026-09-29 21:31:57
Thinking of you, Diane❤️‍🩹
Message from Dennis,Cindy & Justin Pym 2026-09-29 20:34:43
Glen, Cathy, Haydn and Haley Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Message from Jim and Sandy Rackley2026-09-29 19:06:49
Sincere Sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Glen. She sounds full of strength and good character!
Message from Art and Barb Helm2026-09-29 12:40:12
Our sincere sympathy to the Gibson and Irwin Families. Art and Barb
Message from Nora and Ed Verkley2026-09-29 12:29:06
Our condolences to you Diane and Larry at the passing of your Mom.
Message from Shirley Gunter 2026-09-29 11:47:44
To the Gibson family. You have my condolences.
Message from David & Sandra Priestap2026-09-29 08:04:13
To Bob & Marylou and your family, our deepest sympathy on Nancy's passing. We had a great time in Barbados with Al & Nancy and often thought of them. She will be missed.
Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2026-09-28 22:03:03
Our condolences to all the Gibson and Irwin families on the loss of Nancy.
Message from Brian Evans 2026-09-28 20:45:45
I am so sorry your loss! She will be missed!
Message from Patricia and Murray Hunter2026-09-28 20:32:53
To Nancy's Family, We extend our sympathy to the Gibson family on Nancy's death. Our memories of Nancy reach back to school days in Lucknow. Treasure your memories of her. Patricia and Murray Hunter
Message from Mary Beth Fischer2026-09-28 16:38:43
I enjoyed Nancy's company when we went on dealership meetings together. She wore a lot of hats but was able to manage it all. Hoping that retirement was peaceful for her. Mary Beth
Message from Kathy Gibson 2026-09-28 11:39:08
Diane,Glen, and Brenda. Sending all of you and your families my sincere sympathy, and condolences on the loss of Nancy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy
Message from Marjorie and Steve Hackett2026-09-28 10:25:24
Diane and Larry, Glen and Cathy, Brenda and Matt Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She taught me at SS#3 Wawanosh for a couple of years. Cherish your memories of your Mom.
Message from Charlene (Elphick) & Ron Carrick2026-09-28 09:11:52
Dear Dianne, Glen, Brenda and families. Thinking of you at this time. Oh how your mom use to enjoy having us all around at your house on the 12th. She will be missed by all.
Message from Betty mcdonagh2026-09-28 08:01:07
I don’t know where to begin or what to say. Nancy was a dear friend , and will be sorely missed. My love goes out to all the family and friends. Hugs to everyone.
Message from Christie Messenger-MacGregor2026-09-28 06:59:36
Dear Diane and Family: Our condolences on the loss of your mom. I remember her well from our high school days, then later at the dealership. She was always a lovely woman, who took time to say hello and share a few words. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Message from Anita Elliott2026-09-27 19:55:45
Dear Dianne, Glen, Brenda and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Nancy will be missed by many.
Message from Wayne and Doris Gibbons 2026-09-27 13:30:08
So sorry for your loss of your Mom we are sending our deepest condolences to the family.
Message from Jim and Annette Ritchie2026-09-27 13:08:31
To Diane and Larry, Glen and Cathy, Brenda and Matt and your families. Our condolences to you all. I’ll never forget getting your Mom’s old school teacher’s look when I sang happy birthday to her at a social function one year.
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