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RIP Nancy Anton

Posted by Ellen -7842.60pc on January 25, 2012 · Flag

With sorrow I announce the death of Nancy Anton, an original and founding member of the News Hounds. For most of the time I knew her, starting in early 2004, she suffered from serious health problems. Those problems prevented her from participating in the blog several years ago. But she was an important force in the blog whose presence was felt long after she retired from it.

Nancy and I didn't always get along. But I came to like her very much, especially as I watched her deal with extreme adversity with equanimity and good humor. We never met though we spoke several times on the phone. Still, Nancy had a way of making a deep impression.

Marie Therese, another former News Hound, sent me this memory about Nancy to share:

Nancy Anton was an in-your-face woman who wouldn't let a rare autoimmune disease stop her from living life.  Even though she and I never met in person, we got to know each other through emails and the occasional phone conversation.  In spite of this, the news of her passing came with the same intensity as if we both lived in the same city and saw each other on a regular basis.  Nancy had a wicked sense of humor, a passion for politics and a thoroughly educated opinion about everything.  I urge anyone who wants to remember her to do what I did:  Break open a bottle of bubbly and raise a glass in honor of a gutsy, indomitable broad who didn't let illness stop her from making a difference.  

I couldn't have said it better myself, MT. Here's a toast to you, Nancita.

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Ellen commented 2012-09-18 00:22:45 -0400 · Flag
Hi, Max,

My best to you and your family. Nancy will always have a special place in my heart. She will not be forgotten.
Headly Westerfield commented 2012-01-26 10:06:28 -0500 · Flag
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Nancy. Rest in peace. We’ll take it from here.

With all my love
Aunty Em
NewsHound Alex commented 2012-01-26 09:28:14 -0500 · Flag
Rest in peace, Nancy, and thank you for fighting for the truth. I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Anne-claire Souza commented 2012-01-26 09:18:33 -0500 · Flag
Although I never knew her,I still wish she rests in peace, my condolances to her family.
Antoinette commented 2012-01-26 00:26:12 -0500 · Flag
This is horrible news. A toast to Nancy. The fight continues in her honor.
mlp ! commented 2012-01-25 18:54:42 -0500 · Flag
Very sad news.
RIP, Nancy.
Lakeview Greg commented 2012-01-25 17:56:43 -0500 · Flag
RIP Nancy.
Aria Prescott commented 2012-01-25 17:35:29 -0500 · Flag
She sounded like an amazing woman. Wish I was around to know her in the day.
mj - the same one commented 2012-01-25 17:26:58 -0500 · Flag
RIP, Nancy








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