Obituary: Tauranga s Nancy Langton an inspiration to the very end
6 May, 2021 12:00 AM
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Nancy Langton was a woman whose love was felt by many. Photo / Supplied
An eagerness to help others and a refusal to let barriers slow her down were the overwhelming themes of Nancy Langton s life. The 80-year-old lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 28 but continued to defy the odds and inspire others right to the end.
As her daughter Jenny Langton told the Bay of Plenty Times, Nancy was a woman who refused to be put in a box.
Just months ago, in February, Nancy achieved an incredible feat.
80-year-old with cancer takes part in Generation Homes Women s Triathlon in Mount Maunganui
21 Feb, 2021 12:59 AM
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80-year-old Nancy Langton (centre) and her team completed the Generation Homes Women s Triathlon in Mount Maunganui. Photo / Dawn Picken
The beauty of events such as triathlons is people from all walks of life sign up, many with inspirational back stories.
Today s Generation Homes Women s Triathlon was no different.
Among the most inspirational women competing was 80-year-old Nancy Langton. In the palliative care stage of ovarian cancer, Langton is not letting her terminal illness slow her down.
Originally signed up for the individual triathlon, she had to rethink her plan as she is wearing a medical pack to help deal with the pain and cannot do the swim.