In Celebration of
Lillian Davison
December 24, 1930 - December 21, 2024
On December 21st, 2024, the matriarch of our family and creator of the best and runniest butter tarts in the world, went to join Dad in Heaven. Lillian Patricia Davison (Powell) wife, mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of twelve, passed away just 3 days short of her 94th birthday.
Mom was born to Les and Ella Powell Dec. 24/1930 in Port Dover. As a 2 lb. preemie born at home, she came out fighting and left us the same way. We always loved to hear the story of her being kept warm, her bassinette resting on the open oven door, another generation’s incubator.
Before marriage, she worked at the local Dominion store in Port Dover.
On August 9th, 1950 she married her childhood sweetheart Jack (Scotty) Davison, and over the years raised two sons Jim (Jane), and Jack (Sue), and two daughters Pat (Roman) and Nancy. Out of that crew have come seven grandchildren and 12 great grand-children.
Having married a banker, many moves throughout Ontario followed and she was always adept at setting up a new home. We all remember well that with each move, the bikes got packed last and came out of the moving truck first … we were told to go make friends while she and Dad unpacked and of course, to be back in time for dinner.
In all those moves many good friends were made at towns and cities around Ontario, including Port Dover, Peterborough (twice), Orillia, Tillsonburg, Islington, Goderich, and finally, Mississauga.
We remember well her love of sports including many trophies for the years of 5 pin bowling including several perfect games. She was an avid fan of the Blue Jays especially Danny Jansen, his trade one of their bigger mistakes. She also loved watching the Leafs hockey once baseball season was over.
Her gardens were the envy of the neighbourhood with many asking for advice from Mom and Dad on how to keep their yard in such beautiful condition! And still this year she was turning out beautiful knitting and crochet creations that adorn beds, couches, carriages and strollers of those lucky enough to have one of those treasures … a little piece of her.
She took a huge interest in all the activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, keeping a hand-written birthday reminder list that grew well beyond thirty names. She was fiercely protective of them all; ask a neighbour who was silly enough to complain about a grandson’s new car stereo that was a little loud! For those who lived and went to school close by, going ‘home’ at lunch to eat at Nana’s was a regular routine.
She had a tender heart and was a gentle confidant. She led by example, taught us all the meaning of hard work ………… she will be greatly missed by all.
Many thanks to the staff in several wards of Credit Valley Hospital. They provided wonderful care, constant support and never failed to keep us informed. We will forever be grateful to you all.
Mom has been cremated (Turner & Porter, Mississauga) and will be laid to rest with Dad in a joint service later this Spring, date to be determined.
Mom was born to Les and Ella Powell Dec. 24/1930 in Port Dover. As a 2 lb. preemie born at home, she came out fighting and left us the same way. We always loved to hear the story of her being kept warm, her bassinette resting on the open oven door, another generation’s incubator.
Before marriage, she worked at the local Dominion store in Port Dover.
On August 9th, 1950 she married her childhood sweetheart Jack (Scotty) Davison, and over the years raised two sons Jim (Jane), and Jack (Sue), and two daughters Pat (Roman) and Nancy. Out of that crew have come seven grandchildren and 12 great grand-children.
Having married a banker, many moves throughout Ontario followed and she was always adept at setting up a new home. We all remember well that with each move, the bikes got packed last and came out of the moving truck first … we were told to go make friends while she and Dad unpacked and of course, to be back in time for dinner.
In all those moves many good friends were made at towns and cities around Ontario, including Port Dover, Peterborough (twice), Orillia, Tillsonburg, Islington, Goderich, and finally, Mississauga.
We remember well her love of sports including many trophies for the years of 5 pin bowling including several perfect games. She was an avid fan of the Blue Jays especially Danny Jansen, his trade one of their bigger mistakes. She also loved watching the Leafs hockey once baseball season was over.
Her gardens were the envy of the neighbourhood with many asking for advice from Mom and Dad on how to keep their yard in such beautiful condition! And still this year she was turning out beautiful knitting and crochet creations that adorn beds, couches, carriages and strollers of those lucky enough to have one of those treasures … a little piece of her.
She took a huge interest in all the activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, keeping a hand-written birthday reminder list that grew well beyond thirty names. She was fiercely protective of them all; ask a neighbour who was silly enough to complain about a grandson’s new car stereo that was a little loud! For those who lived and went to school close by, going ‘home’ at lunch to eat at Nana’s was a regular routine.
She had a tender heart and was a gentle confidant. She led by example, taught us all the meaning of hard work ………… she will be greatly missed by all.
Many thanks to the staff in several wards of Credit Valley Hospital. They provided wonderful care, constant support and never failed to keep us informed. We will forever be grateful to you all.
Mom has been cremated (Turner & Porter, Mississauga) and will be laid to rest with Dad in a joint service later this Spring, date to be determined.