Nancy was Born on March 10th, 1944 to Hubbard and Myrtle Moore in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Although she moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1970, her journey eventually led her to the serene landscapes of Loxahatchee in 1976, alongside her husband, Douglas Drysdale. Together they founded a real estate company off of Southern Boulevard, later relocating Drysdale Realty to Royal Palm Beach. Together, they pioneered the real estate market in the Western Communities. Their legacy lives on through the countless real estate professionals they mentored over three decades.
Nancy was adventurous and extremely active, often exceeding the limits of what one may expect a woman to do in her later years. Her 5-acre fruit farm in Loxahatchee Groves was something that she was deeply proud of. She cultivated exotic fruit trees, bred fish in her lake, and fearlessly drove her big orange tractor. Beyond her green thumb, she was an exceptionally talented seamstress and found joy in learning the West Coast Swing.
Nancy was the youngest of six siblings who have all predeceased her along with her son Wayne Berze. She leaves behind many cherished memories with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons Glen Gareau, Martin Berze, Kevin Gareau, her three grandchildren Cristine Clements, Michael Miller and Caitlyn Paciaffi, her brother-in-law Leroy Covey along with many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
We will gather to celebrate her life on July 27th at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Operation Smile - a fitting tribute to Nancy's unwavering commitment to helping others. Let us remember Nancy's laughter, resilience and boundless heart.
