Spencer Smith, Joan (1891–1965)
Spencer Smith, Joan (1891–1965)
New Zealand Anglican deaconess. Born Joan Elizabeth Spencer Smith, June 27, 1891, in London, England; died April 10, 1965, in London; dau. of Charles Spencer Smith (clerk) and Charlotte Owen (Gaze) Spencer Smith.
Ordained and licensed as head deaconess (1933); was acting head deaconess of St Hilda's House in Melbourne (1937), and head deaconess of St Faith's (1938–43); during WWII, pioneered ecumenical work among women through National Council of Churches in New Zealand and chaired numerous committees.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 4).
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