Nancy Louise Marshall

Nancy Louise Marshall, 53, of Halifax, passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2012. Born in Halifax, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (nee Fenerty) Marshall. Nancy inspired everyone she encountered with her generous spirit and boundless energy, her inimitable style and her absolute dedication to seizing the moment. She joyously pursued her passion for Shakespeare and musical theatre while creating a singularly adventurous and beautiful life. Nancy was, above all else, an amazing and adored friend. An accomplished director, actor and playwright, she took special pleasure and pride in the annual musicals she directed for more than twenty years at Queen Elizabeth High School and Sacred Heart School of Halifax. Her influence on a generation of young Haligonian performers resonates throughout the Atlantic Canadian theatre community and beyond. Nancy’s involvement in theatre spanned a career of more than 30 years. Her most recent achievements included producing, directing and acting in Hamlet at the Bus Stop Theatre; co-writing and directing the premiere performance of Out of Lunenburg, and directing a sold-out run of Back-to-Back Bennet. Survived by her loving cousin Keith Redden, his wife Bonnie (nee Keirstead), their children Stephanie, Monika, Tyler and Julie, aunt Sadie Redden, of Lake Echo, N.S. and numerous cousins, she was predeceased by her parents and brother Bobby. The family is deeply grateful to Patty Isnor for her devotion and friendship. Special thanks to Dr. Victoria Mitchell and the doctors, nurses and other caregivers of QEII Health Sciences Centre, the Palliative Care team, and the VON, for their compassion and excellent care.

Visitation Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church at 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012, Rev. Dr. Russell Daye officiating. Reception to follow. Burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville, N.S. following the reception. Donations may be made to Citadel Theatre Society, www.citadeltheatresociety.com.