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Jean Buckman Lewis

Jean Buckman Lewis, age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on June 16, 2018. She was born in 1922 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Pre-deceased by her Mother Helen Buckman (Graham), her father Addison Buckman, her husband George Donald Lewis, and by her late life companion Edward McLean. Survived by her son Donald Graham Lewis (Jen Templeton) in Montreal, as well as cousins Elizabeth Dale-Harris (Hugh) and Jean Curzon (Peter).

Jean was raised in Ottawa and was presented as a debutante. After her marriage she lived in Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, Wilmington, and Amsterdam. The latter half of her life was lived in Wilmington DE. In Montreal she was an active volunteer with the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Canadian veteran’s hospital. She volunteered at Au Petit Café in Ste. Anne de Bellevue and helped create a fund raising fashion show – Jour d’Élegance.

In Wilmington, she was an avid bridge player and volunteered locally. She was an active member of the Greenville Country Club. She particularly enjoyed cultural events in Wilmington and Philadelphia.

She mentored many people to a better life and gained cherished friends through her long involvement in AA. She maintained their confidences and bolstered their resolve while providing an elegant example of ongoing personal success.

She finished her life at the Wilmington Country House – initially as an independent resident, and finally in the health care section. The family would like to thank the staff at the Country House for the unfailing excellence of their care. Also, Vitas provided superb hospice care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral Services

Interment at Beachwood Cemetery, Ottawa ,Canada.

Condolences

    Liz and Bob Eaman writes,
    Our condolences! Your mother's long journey is over and she is at rest. Thinking of you both and sending hugs, From cold, windy Norway. Liz and Bob
    06/20/2018 11:02 am

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