Obituaries - MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel

Nancy Leith Prowse

January 27, 1946 - August 3, 2024

Service Date: August 9, 2024

Service Time: 11:00 a.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel or via live-stream
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and treasured friend, in the early morning on August 3, 2024.

Nancy was born on January 27th, 1946 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, the eldest child of Ruth (Vincent) Roberts and Dr Athol L. Roberts. Her love of travel was sparked in childhood, by her father’s career taking the family to many places in Canada and abroad. When they settled in Charlottetown, PEI, in 1961, Nancy met the greatest love of her life: Billie Prowse. Nancy and Bill started their 61year marriage at the tender ages of 17 years and 20 years on September 7, 1963. Nancy considered their relationship both the greatest blessing and a source of immeasurable joy; how she loved to tease Bill. If there was a prank to be had, she would find a way to play it on Bill, eliciting support from her children, family and friends. So many memories of obliging her folly and witnessing comedy in Dad’s reaction.

Nancy and Bill were blessed with two children, Rob Prowse (Ryan Ervin) and Karen Comeau (Michael); four grandchildren, Jeremy (Katelyn Samson), Emilie (Noah Anthony), Dash and Emme; and four siblings Susan Roberts (Jack Weanus), David Roberts (Susan) with whom she had a close relationship, Linda McTaggart (Doug), and HuiJun Ding (Julian); as well as many nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by her parents Dr. Athol and Ruth (Vincent) Roberts and parents-in-law Dr. L. E. and Pauline Prowse.

Family was everything to Nancy. Although her children were the beneficiaries of her warmth, generous and curious spirit, so were her nieces and nephews and grandchildren. When each of them turned 8 years old, a special weeklong trip was planned that was educational, fun and filled with adventure. Although many of the nieces and nephews are in their 40s, they continue to reflect on this time with Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bill as a wonderful childhood memory.

As a Navy couple, Nancy developed many enduring relationships along the way, wherever they lived and travelled; always welcoming people of all ages into their home, particularly those who were displaced from family during the holidays. She was most happy sharing a delicious meal, a few beverages, and love and laughter among friends and family. Nancy so enjoyed a full table and an opportunity for fellowship.

In 1997, the Prowse couple returned to PEI and Nancy rekindled friendships from years gone by and developed new community bonds where she lived and thrived, Cornwall and Stratford. Nancy also spent time volunteering with the Confederation Gift Shop and with the Provincial Palliative Care Centre. Her attention to details and her engaging way made people feel loved, cared for and valued. Nancy demonstrated these beautiful qualities in all aspects of her life.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8 from 3pm – 6pm, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 9 at 11 am, all at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. For those wishing to attend virtually, the celebration of life will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=813ef18c-94b8-4f82-9de5-a434fa87f0bf Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the QEH Foundation (Cancer Treatment Centre) or the Provincial Palliative Care Centre. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

Donations may be mailed directly to:

QEH Foundation (Cancer Treatment Centre) PO Box 6600 Charlottetown Prince Edward Island C1A 8T5 Ph: 902-894-2425

Provincial Palliative Care Centre 93 Murchison Lane Charlottetown Prince Edward Island C1A 0G3 Ph: 902-368-4781