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Nancy Seymour Obituary

Seymour, Nancy L. (nee Garvey) 65, of Deerfield, IL, peacefully entered eternal life on April 9th while surrounded by family at home. Nancy was the beloved wife of the late James Patrick Seymour, with whom she shared a wonderful marriage of 42 years; loving mother of Jim (Kristin), Jeff (Shawnna) and Todd (Amy); cherished grandmother of Katherine and Madeline, Jessica, Lauren, Michael, Emily, and Gavin; dear sister of Carol O'Malley (Bill Bagatini), Kevin (Diana) Garvey, Maureen (Mark) deBrito, Brian Garvey (Nancy Krueger), Mary (Greg) Olen, and Sean Garvey (Jenny Dillon). She was blessed with a large and loving extended family, including 27 nieces and nephews as well as 40 first cousins. Nancy was a dedicated volunteer in the Holy Cross Parish Ministry of Care. She loved music of many genres, gardening, fall football weekends at The University of Notre Dame, family summer vacations in Petoskey, MI, and spring visits to Hilton Head Island with her husband, Jim. A visitation will be held Sunday, April 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, April 15th at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, The University of Notre Dame, at a later date. For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home 847-831-4260 www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 11, 2013.

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May 1, 2013

Today is May Day...Happy Birthday Nance...we miss you immeasurably! It's a warm, beautiful day in Chicago and the sun is shining...just not quite as bright as when you were here.

Chaplain Bob Backis

April 16, 2013

Praise God for the gift of Nancy's life! I got to know Nancy through her Ministry of Care at Highland Park Hospital and in the journey of Jim's dying. All of the Seymour-Garvey family are in my prayers.

Mary Devitt

April 15, 2013

Dear Seymour Family, I never met your mom but she has impacted my life in a positive way. After reading her Guideposts story, I was so comforted since I lost the love of my life, my husband of 42 years also in July of 2011. I, too have had many heart sightings and they still continue. My prayers for strength and acceptance are with all of you.

Lois Schwartz

April 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will miss you always.

Maggie Riggio Mariani

April 14, 2013

Jimmy, Jeff,and Todd
May you all find peace in knowing you had an incredible role model. She was so proud of each of you and the lives you have created. Thoughts and prayers to you and your families during this difficult time.
God bless each of you

April 13, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Nancy Garyey. I went to St. Mary's Academy with her in South Bend. May you find peace and comfort in the coming months.
Claire Futter Beesley

Joseph Riggio

April 13, 2013

So sad to hear of your mother's passing. God Bless her and your families during this hard time. I will remember you all in my prayers.

April 13, 2013

To the Garvey and Seymour families,
We are so sorry for your loss, and will remember Nancy in our prayers. May you all be comforted with the happy memories of your many family gatherings . May her memory be eternal!
The Scanlon family, Indianapolis (Tom, Sue Stratigos and Sarah)

Lana Kingston

April 12, 2013

For Nancy, a friend of 56yrs, we've seen and lived much all these yrs,this has been a road traveled much too soon.May God keep you in the palm of his hands..Peace, my friend..Lana

Kathy Jones Andrews

April 12, 2013

Nancy was a great friend in high school and after. Always so full of fun and laughter. She will be missed by many.
Kathy (Jones) Andrews

INGRID RHINEHART CAMPBELL

April 12, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SEYMOUR-GARVEY FAMILY... NANCY WAS SO LOVED BY ALL THE SMA GIRLS TO THIS DAY... INGRID RHINEHART AND FAMILY.

Angelo & Pat Dabiero

April 12, 2013

Dear family members: we are very saddened to learn that your mother, Nancy, has died. She is together with Jim now. We cherish our tailgating days with the 2 of them. God bless you all.

Marty & Sissel Hartwell

April 12, 2013

Dear Seymour Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy,
Marty & Sissel Hartwell

Gail Garvey

April 11, 2013

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world lies hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last.

I wish you a safe lodging and a holy rest, sweet Nancy. We will miss you until we are all to together again at that great family reunion in the sky. I hope your Mom and Aunt Margaret are bringing some of their specialties. Uncle Bob will make the "chowda".

Valerie Ries

April 11, 2013

Some great times were shared in Naples. I was blessed to meet such a wonderful woman who will be misses

April 11, 2013

Dear Seymour Family:
Nancy will be missed not only by your family but the Notre Dame family as well. Please know that we will be keeping Nancy and Jim in our prayers.
Tom Eaton and family

April 11, 2013

There will forever be a void in my life, missing your laughter and smile. I will treasure all the memories of our families and good times and carry you and your beautiful family with me forever. Love you Nancy. Catherine Shookman and family. Deerfield

Eileen Sullivan Herlihy

April 11, 2013

Nancy was always beautiful, as a young girl,a teenager and as the woman she became. Her beauty existed in her heart and soul as much as in her smiling face. Remembering her fondly and wishing peace to all of you.

April 11, 2013

My mother n' law and best friend...I promise to keep your spirit alive with Handsy and new baby with lots of stories and pictures. You will be missed more than you'll ever know.
I'm so thankful for having you in my life.
Love,
Amy and Gavin

Peter, Diane Stavros

April 11, 2013

Seymour family.
Nancy will be missed by family & friends.
Remember the wonderful memories and celebrate a life well lived.

April 11, 2013

To the Seymour family:
Many fond memories of your parents and the Holy Cross family. May God bless you during this diffucult time.
Nance (Ragland)"Rags" McMaster

Ori Family

April 11, 2013

Dear Seymour Family-
So sorry for your loss. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Kaitlyn Zelski

April 11, 2013

A great mother, grandmother and woman. You will be missed!! May you and Jim be joined in eternal peace. God Bless.

April 11, 2013

As Uncle Bob used to say..."God luv ya!"
Patrick Garvey, St. Paul,MN

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