July 6, 1929 – October 29, 2022

With deep sadness we announce that Agnes (Nancy) Macniven Rigby passed away peacefully October 29, 2022 in Kamloops at 93 years of age.

Nancy was recently predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Carl. She leaves her son Mike (Cathy), daughter Laura (Rob), daughter in law Shannon, and sister in law Irene. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grand children and numerous loving family and friends.

She was predeceased by her son Keith, sister Anne (Cliff) and brother Jimmy.

Nancy was born in Symington, Scotland on July 6, 1929, and grew up on the family tomato farm. She did her teacher training in Scotland, “walking through the snow uphill both ways to do her exams”. In her early twenties she immigrated to Canada with her sister Anne, and worked as a home economics teacher in Montreal and Surrey BC. It was while living in New Westminster, Nancy met Carl, whom she wed in Scotland in 1957 and settled in Port Moody B.C. In 1969, Carl accepted a transfer and the family of 5 relocated to Kamloops.

In 1977 Nancy returned to teaching in Kamloops and finished her career at Overlander Secondary School in 1986.

Nancy and Carl were very active members of St. Georges Anglican church for close to 50 years and spent many hours volunteering with various organizations in the community. Mom was particularly active with the Marion Hilliard house and organ transplant campaigns.

Nancy had a love for sewing and cooking. Every year the grandchildren wore Halloween costumes she made and no sewing project was too much to tackle. Her meals were enjoyed by all, the welcoming, open door meant there were many parties and gatherings hosted. Her sense of perfection translated to the meals she served and how they were served. If you were traveling through there was always a bed and a meal available at any time. All done happily with a smile.

Mom and Dad travelled often. These travels included journeys through Canada, the US and Mexico in their camperized van, and further afield to countries throughout the world. There were regular trips home to Scotland. If they weren’t already travelling with family or friends, they were making them along the way.

A warm thank you to the staff of Pinegrove Care Centre, who went above and beyond caring for mom. We would also like to thank friends and family for all of the love, care, and support they have given Mom and Dad.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services.

• Date : 2022-10-29
• Location : Kamloops