Evelyn Ward LEWIS

SPENCER, Evelyn Ward - Died peacefully on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009, at the home of her daughter. She was in her 91st year. Evelyn was born April 29th, 1918 in Port Colborne and was the youngest daughter of Jean and William Lewis of Port Colborne. Her family then moved to Toronto where Evelyn grew up and attended school. She served in the Canadian Women's Army Corp during the Second World War. While stationed in Washington DC, she met her first husband, Ronald Trevor Webster from Cornwall, England. Following her marriage to Ron and up until the birth of her daughter Suzanne Jane, Evelyn worked as a receptionist for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Port Colborne. Later Evelyn returned to work as Head Secretary at the National Harbours Board, also in Port Colborne. Several years after Ron's death, Evelyn married John Spencer of Port Colborne. The two of them did much traveling and spent many winters in Florida. While still in good health, Evelyn was very active in the community. She attended Central United Church, was involved in the UCW and was also a Member of the Church Council. Her faith and devotion were always very important to her. She canvassed for many charitable organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and continually sponsored impoverished children in third world countries. She was also a member of the Thomas A. Lannan chapter of the IODE where she held many positions on the Executive Council. Evelyn was an avid bridge player, enjoyed traveling and always seemed to have an arts and crafts project on the go. Evelyn was predeceased by her mother and father, Jean and Bill Lewis; her siblings, Mabel (Peg), Harold, Helen, Laura and Lillian; and both her husbands, Ronald Webster and John Spencer. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Jane Webster and her granddaughter, Rebecca Evelyn Webster of London, Ontario; also by nephews and nieces, Ross and Donna Tuck and John and Darlene Tuck of Port Colborne; Yvonne Heney of Toronto; Bob and Carol Bell and Tim and Brenda Hodgson of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Bill and Jan Hodgson of Australia; Jane and David Rice of Barrie; and numerous cousins and relatives in the Port Colborne and Toronto areas. Visitations will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 between 6:00-8:00 pm at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL in London, and on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 between 6:00-8:00 pm at Davidson's Funeral Home in Port Colborne. A memorial service will be held at Davidson's Funeral Home on Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. A private family interment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or Sleeping Children Around the World. Online condolences accepted at condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com, or www.davidsonfuneralhomes.com. 11423110