Mrs. Jane Christine Lewis (nee Freeman) passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at home with her husband of over 62 years, Viggo Leslie Lewis (Lou) by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Jane will be greatly missed by her four loving children David Lewis (Jane Ravenshaw), Linda Cochrane (Greg Cochrane), Deborah Lewis Gray (Brian Gray) and Robert Lewis (Anita Lewis). She will also be missed by her cherished grandchildren, Laura Lewis, David and James Cochrane, Thomas and Robert Gray, and Ted Lewis.
Jane grew up in Belleville, Ontario where she attended high school until grade 11. She then attended Branksome Hall in Toronto before she studied at Queen's University, where she graduated from Arts in 1952. Jane met Lou there, and they married in Belleville in 1954 where they lived, raising a family there until 1977. After a few years in Illinois for Lou's work, they moved to Oakville, Ontario, where Jane was very happy to be back with her children, all in Toronto.
Jane was devoted to her children, grandchildren and husband. She was also a great animal lover, and was happiest when there was a dog in their home. She was also a gifted piano player, able to play any song by ear. She entertained her family, friends, and many residents of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
The best times for Jane were at the cottage on Kaminiskeg Lake with her family and dogs, where her children and grandchildren were always around to visit and enjoy many family cocktail parties and dinners overlooking their beautiful lake.
Jane suffered from Alzheimer's for a few years, but was tenderly cared for by Lou and their family and wonderful caregiver for over 3 years, Papillon Absolor.
Visitation will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville, from 2-4 and 7-8:30 pm on Friday. After a private family funeral, friends are invited to a celebration of Jane's life at the Oakville Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 3 pm, located at 1154 Sixth Line in Oakville.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Living Toronto LIGHTS program, Canadian SIDS Foundation, or Golden Rescue.