The Kintyre Forum

We were shocked and saddened to hear today that early this morning (Tuesday 20th December 2011) Nancie McGlynn (formerly Smith) passed away, in her 67th year, peacefully following a short and sudden illness at the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.

Nancie will be known fondly amongst the younger generations in Campbeltown as a teacher at Dalintober Primary School where she taught from the 1970s until her early retirement as Depute Head teacher just a few years ago. Even after retiring Nancie kept an active interest in the school she loved by supporting school activities and events in any way she could and most notably each year at the school sports.

A former chairperson of Campbeltown Community Council Nancie continued to represent Campbeltown’s best interest as a committee member and in recent years taking on the position of Secretary of the Community Council where she worked tirelessly and will be sadly missed by the past and the current committee.

Nancie also worked over the years for the local newspaper Campbeltown Courier and was keen to report on local news or issues, especially the ones that would see improvement to her beloved Campbeltown.

It is rather fitting that Nancie, along with husband John McGlynn, travelled to the USA early this year after being asked to represent the first HMS Campbeltown Ship’s Bell at the 200th anniversary of Founders Day in Campbelltown, Pennsylvania. Nancie put so much effort into the final visit of the HMS Campbeltown to the Royal Burgh that it was only correct that Nancie was asked to represent the town. At the time Nancie said about the day: “We received great hospitality and we from Campbeltown Scotland felt especially welcomed by the whole community. We made many friends and some are visiting us here this year.” And that was Nancie, wherever she went – she made friends.

A tireless supporter and committee member of the Campbeltown Branch of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, Nancie helped organise the annual “Wedding Extravaganza” event as well as taking part and raising money for the charity in the Mull of Kintyre’s annual 10k. (Nancie was one of the ever presents at the MOKRUN 10k until this year when she missed her first due to another commitment)

Nancie was also one of the first members of this forum from back in 2005 and has been a contributor to the forum over the years. In fact shortly after joining in April 2005 she found a long lost relative via the forum and posted her news even asking members round for a glass of wine – see viewtopic.php?f=12&t=472&p=3566#p3566 In recent years Nancie kept us informed behind the scenes with regular e-mails and these will be sorely missed. But that was Nancie to the core, only too willing to help where she could.

We’re sure the above is just a small measure of Nancie’s involvement locally over the years – the ones who will miss her most are, of course, her family – a wife, sister, mother, stepmother, grandmother and step grandmother who will be greatly missed. We thought it was only fitting to acknowledge Nancie’s passing as she has touched the lives of so many over the years.

Out thoughts and heart felt wishes go to John, Alison, Susie the rest of the family at this very sad time - Campbeltown lost one of its finest today but Nancie’s family and friends can take much comfort in knowing how sadly she will be missed and what a difference she made to Campbeltown and Kintyre on the whole. As it said on the letter today to parents and carers of children at Dalintober Primary School - "Campbeltown will be a poorer place without Nancie".

A service in the Lorne and Lowland Parish Church will be held on Friday 23rd December 2011 at 12.00noon. Funeral thereafter to Patchan Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation and invitation. Family flowers only please. A retrial collection will be held in aid of the Leukaemia Research, Campbeltown Branch.



Nancie is pictured about with her husband John after the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k in 2010

She'll be sadly missed by eveyone in the town x

sorry to hear this news - an excellent teacher, and always very friendly ever since.

A sore blow. Nancie was a Campbeltonian to the core and did so much for the town she loved. Heartfelt condolences to John and the family.

This is indeed sad news. I only heard at the weekend that Nancie took unwell, our thoughts are with the family.

Terrible news, she was a lovely, warm hearted lady who used her many connections for the good of the community and i will miss the pleasure of bumping into her in the town. Profound condolences to her family and friends.

Nice fitting tribute to Nancie and her involvement in the final visit of the HMS Campbeltown has just been posted on the For Argyll website at


http://forargyll.com/2011/12/nancie-smith

A sad loss of a truly remarkable woman, with boundless energy and total committment on all issues. It was a priveledge to have known her as a teacher and then in later life as a friend. My condolences to John, Alison & Susie from
Swindon. D N Mc Dougall

Very shocking and sad news indeed ...Nancie was truly was an inspirational lady and will be sorely missed in our community.
My thoughts are with her husband John and daughters Alison and Susie & family

'Nancie will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her and knew her '

As of Carradale this week,Campbeltown also has lost one of its well liked and respected person, Nancie. She will be missed by many and especially her family whom our thoughts go out too.
Nancie,as usual with a smile on her face during the arrival of HMS Campbeltown back in March with her fellow past and present Courier chums.

Terribly sad news. Nancie was a much loved and respected teacher. A very special lady of DALINTOBER. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Nancie will be missed in so many ways in this community and wider afield. She was to stand as an SNP candidate along side me in next years council elections, had been through the party's vetting procedures, and I'm sure would have been elected - What a councillor she would have made.

Her voluntary work in Campbeltown was widespread and she was passionate at whatever she became involved in. If Nancie was involved in a committee or event you could be sure it would be well organised and a success. She was no shrinking violet either she would always make her views known and stand her ground when challenged.

Oh flower of Scotland, when will we see your likes again.

On behalf of the family I would like to thank KFN for the lovely tribute, and to all the posters for your beautiful comments. We are all understandably very upset, but it really does help to hear how people remember Nancie. Thank you all so very, very much xxx

Katherine, I hope yourself and the rest of the family take comfort in the lovely tributes that people are saying about Nancie. I know we as a family have been helped tremendously over the past two weeks with tributes for Jimmy. The important thing to remember is that people wouldn't be saying such lovely things if she never touched their lives. She was a lovely lady and you should all have very special and proud memories of everything she has achieved in her all too short life. Gentle hugs to your dad xxx

Nancie was a founder member of Dalintober & Millknowe Tenants & Residents Association and up to the time of her illness she played an active role in the work of the association. She will be sadly missed by all not just for the work she did for the community but also as a friend. Cathie Duncan, Chair