Nancy Eleanor McEachren (nee Bishop) passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025 at Four Counties Health Services in Newbury, Ontario. She was 81 years in age. Survived by her two sons, Chris and Michael (Melanie) and two grandchildren, Robbie and Emmett. Nancy was born in Becher (Sombra Township), Ontario in October 1943 to Harold Maurice Bishop and Anna Fern Gregory. When she was a young girl, Nancy and her family moved to a farm outside of Strathroy, Ontario. Nancy described herself as a “Caradoc farm girl who loved to dig in the dirt, climb apple trees, play pond hockey, read books, and travel (but not fly!).” Upon graduation from the University of Western Ontario, Nancy became a secondary school teacher at Glencoe District High School. Nancy taught English and Physical Education. After taking some time off to raise two sons, Nancy resuming teaching, this time at West Elgin Secondary School. After her sons were grown and out of the home, Nancy tutored local children in English and grammar. In her spare time, Nancy helped to manage the family farm, raise and chauffeur children, cheered herself hoarse at hockey and baseball games, and volunteered with Quad County Support Services – an association which supports adults with developmental disabilities in the area in which she resided. She was also a voracious reader and a frequent patron of the Glencoe Public Library. Nancy enjoyed many bus trips with her oldest son, Chris, as well as car trips to Eganville, Ontario. Despite her fear of flying, Nancy resolutely accompanied her family on vacations to St. Martin, Nassau, Bahamas, and Nova Scotia. Following Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12 from 5-8 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m . Memorial donations may be made to Quad County Support Services.
