ANN DUNCAN CAMPBELL VANCE (LUMSDEN) -

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ANN DUNCAN CAMPBELL VANCE (nee LUMSDEN) 1912 - 2004 Ann quietly passed away at the age of 92 on September 1, at The Fred Douglas Lodge. She went to her final sleep peacefully. She is survived by her son Earl (Susan) and daughter Diana (Bob Ward) and the grandchildren, Liza Vance, Cheryl (Matt) Brough, Kathy Ward (Adam Scott), James Ward and his daughter Kelly Dyke (great-granddaughter) and her sister Violet (Vi) Ketcheson of Detroit, MI. She is predeceased by her husband Jack in 2003; brothers, Alex, Bill, George and Reg and by sisters, Isabel, Winnie and Edna. Ann was born on March 15, 1912 just outside of Dugald, MB. Over a period of years until the age of 13 she lived with various families, finally ending up with Jim and Minnie Taylor in Winnipeg. Ann met Jack Vance and after a long courtship was married on September 13, 1941. From 1941 to 1943 Ann and Jack lived in Sydney, NS where their daughter Diana was born. Ann worked for a number of years in the box making industry eventually ending up at Western Paper Box where she was considered to be a master box maker. In 1947, Jack and Ann moved into Weston, where they lived until 1975. She loved her grandchildren very much and was a caring Gramma, not only to her own grandchildren but also to a number of others who knew her as Gramma Vance. With good friends Ralph and Louise Wade, Ann and Jack spent many enjoyable occasions at Ponemah Beach as well as travelling across Canada and the United States. She also loved to travel with her daughter Diana and her family travelling to California and the East Coast of Canada with them. Her biggest love was just to see and be near all her grandchildren as much as she possibly could. She loved to read, knit and play Scrabble. Even at the age of 92, she could still play a mean game of cards. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of Willow Unit at Fred Douglas Lodge for the exceptional care, respect and kindness provided to Ann throughout her stay on the unit, in particular Lorraine. A memorial service will held on Wednesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 251 Bannerman Ave. at Charles Street, the Rev. Doug Martindale presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNIB or the charity of your choice. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 MCGILLIVRAY BLVD 204-925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2004