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Lucille May Spence (nee Keeler) passed away in the arms of her devoted husband, Roy, at 8:00 AM, Jan 25, 2008.
I was born in Nonnington, Kent, England on February 5th, 1924. When I was 1 year old, I immigrated to Canada with my parents. We stayed at Waldeck with my Uncle Ern, then moved to Dad’s soldier settlement at Webb, where I grew up. While on the farm, I loved riding horses and rode my horse to school everyday. I moved into Swift Current to attend Swift Current Comprehensive Institute, which I graduated from in 1943. At that time I became a member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Swift Current. That same year, I was hired out of Commercial School by lawyer, James Ignatius Donnelly. I worked for that firm for 40 years, except for an absence when I followed my husband overseas to England. Roy Spence and I were married on February 8th, 1944. Roy was in the British Air Force, and while in England I worked as secretary for the City Treasurer in Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England. We also started our family over a six year period with daughter, Pamela, and a son, Roger. Soon after, we decided to immigrate back to Swift Current, Sask. Canada. We set up a home and I was able to be with my family again. I became an active member of St. Stephen’s Church, becoming a Sunday School teacher, the Church treasurer, and in charge of catering. I enjoyed the community life of the church and worshipping God. We had a wonderful family and many friends. Many joyful journeys were made to stay with my sister Ethel at the coast. I formed and participated as leader of the Ashley Park Brownie Pack for a number of years. We enjoyed dancing for many wonderful years at the Swift Current Square Dance Club of which my husband, Roy, and I were President Couple. I was an active member of the Swift Current Diabetes Association. I loved gardening, baking and cooking special treats for my family. Roy and I were married for 64 years and were still members of St. Stephen’s Church, although we participated at the Palliser Care Centre. I enjoyed all these activities, but was most delighted in spending time with my family and friends.
Lucille is survived by her husband Roy; a son, Roger, and his children, Jason, Kevin and Brooklyn; a daughter Pamela, and her children, Brian (Veronica), Rachel (Martyn) and Tracy (Julian). She was predeceased by her father, Percy W. Keeler, in 1961; her mother, Jessie Keeler, in 1966; a sister Emily, in 1913; a brother, Tom; and by her sisters, Ethel and Freda. Lucille was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 25, 2008 at the age of 83 years. Lucille will be dearly missed and remembered by family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at the St. Stephens Anglican Church in Swift Current, on Saturday, February 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm with Venerable Rob Hardwick officiating. In memory of Lucille, donations made to the St. Stephen’s Memorial Fund, the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
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