Obituary of William (Bill) Robert Spencer
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WILLIAM (BILL)
ROBERT
SPENCER
Pasadena, NL
August 26, 1949 August 27, 2012
Passed peacefully away in the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital with his family at his bedside on Monday, August 27, 2012 following a brief but courage battle with cancer, William Robert Spencer of Pasadena, NL at the age of 63 years. Bill was born in Cul de Sac West, a small, now resettled community on the southwest Coast of the Province, son of the late Samuel and Esther Spencer (nee Hardy). He grew up in Port aux Basques and then worked for more than 35 years with the Provincial Department of Works, Services and Transportation. Bill was predeceased by his brother Sam and sister Millie. He leaves to mourn with loving memories his wife of 41 years, Mary (nee Williams), sons Robert (Tammy) and Michael (Gerarda), daughter Ann Marie Noel (David), precious grandchildren Allie Spencer, Lilianne Noel, Damien and Alysha Collings, siblings Sue Edmonds (Leroy), Eileen Dingwell (Cliff), Margaret Crewe (Max), Pearl Francis (Joe), Cecil (Roseanna), Gary, Barry (Sandra), David (Joanne), Paul (Tracey), sisters-in-law Lorraine Patten (John Roil) and Winnie Hoyt (John), together with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and a large circle of friends. As Bill had requested, cremation has taken place. Visitation at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue, Corner Brook on Wednesday, August 29 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A memorial gathering will take place in Fillatre’s Chapel on Thursday, August 30 at 2:00 pm followed by inurnment at the Anglican Cemetery, Pasadena. Flowers are gratefully accepted. The family wishes to thank all those who supported them through this difficult time. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.