Dr. Nancy M.B., Ch.B Davidson

Dr. Nancy Davidson (née Badenoch) beloved mother, grandmother, and respected physician, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, at Stirling Heights Nursing Home in Cambridge, Ontario. Born on April 24, 1931, in Leicester, England, Nancy was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. James Davidson, in 2010.

Nancy was a devoted mother to Graham (Sherri Davidson), Jim (Jeanine Messeguer), Carolyn (Tim McIntyre), Ian (Noriko Davidson), and cherished grandmother of Lindsay, Claire, James, Alex, Rio, Emily, and John.

Nancy’s early years were disrupted by World War two when she was evacuated from Leicester to Inverness, Scotland to live with relatives, attend school and work in the fields as part of the war effort. Inspired by her father, Dr. David Badenoch, Nancy attended Medical School at the University of Aberdeen, graduating in 1955. After meeting in medical school, Nancy married fellow physician James Davidson on February 8, 1958 in Glasgow. Nancy had an impactful and inspiring career in medicine, beginning at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and continuing to The Toronto Rehabilitation Center where she was a physician in the cardiac rehab program. In 1975 the family relocated to Ancaster, where Nancy completed her career as a family physician in Dundas. Her unwavering commitment to patients exemplified her loving heart, her compassionate soul and kind manner that will be remembered by all who knew her.

Music was a passion of Nancy’s and she enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano with family. In retirement, Nancy could often be found walking the Dundas Valley Trails with the walkie-talkies, volunteering with various organizations or sharing stories from her extensive travels with Jim. The Davidson family have a passion for skiing, beginning at the Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood and later at the HoliMont Ski Club in Ellicottville, NY where many friends were made.

Nancy will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of kindness, compassion, and service will continue to inspire those who follow in her footsteps.

We would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Heather Wilson, Nancy's personal caregiver, for her dedication and compassionate care. Additionally, we are grateful to the staff at Stirling Heights Nursing Home for their unwavering commitment to ensuring Nancy’s comfort during her time there.

A private family celebration will be held to honor Nancy’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Goodbye, Mum. You will always be with us.