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In Memory of

James "Jim" Gordon Spence

1930 - 2018

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Monday

February

First Visitation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, February 19, 2018

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Monday

February

Second Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Monday, February 19, 2018

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Tuesday

February

Celebration of Life

1:00 pm

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Rosedale United Church

159 Roxborough Drive

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Doug & Joan Spence posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Wilma & Family, It is near 1 PM & we pause to remember Jim. Always so proud of his Nova Scotia roots and strong supporter of family reunions. Jim is remembered well. Rest In Peace Jim and rest easy Wilma. Doug & Joan Spence, Halifax

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Erica Usher posted a condolence

Monday, February 19, 2018

Dear Wilma, Rob, Lori, Joanne, David and families - We have such fond memories of our mom’s cousin Jim. Growing up we would look forward to the gatherings of our families - Jim’s presence made them that much more lively (not least during his turn at the ping pong table!). We will always remember Jim’s humour, his laughter, his generosity, his warmth and genuine interest in those around him. His presence will be missed, but his memory and legacy will always remain. With love - Sandra, Erica, Derek, Shelagh and Nancy (Wilson)

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Sue Davis-Mendelow posted a condolence

Monday, February 19, 2018

Dearest Jo and Family We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathies. It's such a difficult time, but always know he will always be a part of you. With hugs Sue and Steven

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Elizabeth Ennis and Warren Milne posted a condolence

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Our condolences to Wilma and family. Jim was a real gentleman, good friend and neighbour. Wilma, your tireless and selfless care contributed to Jim continuing to enjoy life until his passing. Elizabeth and Warren

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Susan Latremoille posted a condolence

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Wilma and family, I have so many fond memories of Jim and always enjoyed our many conversations and meetings over the years. I will also remember his love of homemade chocolate chip cookies! My thoughts are with you all. Susan

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Arthur & Lucie Laprade posted a condolence

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Loyalty to his family and to his friends, generosity and dedication are some of the many attributes that made Jim the special person he was. Our family is privileged to have been part of his vast circle of friends. We will treasure his memory and are thankful for the important part he played in our lives. We extend our sincere condolences to Wilma and to the members of his beloved family.

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Saturday, February 17, 2018

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Linda Spence posted a condolence

Saturday, February 17, 2018

My love goes out to you all. Jim was a very special person with a big heart. So many wonderful memories from visits to your home and all those Spence reunions he and my dad organized in St. Croix.

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John A Maguire posted a condolence

Saturday, February 17, 2018

I met Corky at Carleton in 1950.and we were good friends throughout Queen's. He was happy, generous and popular throughout his career and he will always be remembered. Rest in peace Corky. John A Maguire

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Lynda Grant Inkster posted a condolence

Saturday, February 17, 2018

I remember Jim Spence and his wonderful family when they lived in Nobel Ont. in the CIL Village. I was just a kid of 13 or 14 when I started to babysit Wilma and Jim's children in one of those old, fabulous CIL issue houses which were one of a kind darlin's with their creaky plumbing and electrical but their house had the most splendid view of Georgian Bay anyone would want. The CPR station in Nobel where I lived with my parents, Blanche and Eddie Grant, was far less accommodating and was right next door to the CIL dynamite works where Jim Spence worked. I remember Jim allowing me (he allowed me, me a mere kid) to use the "Hi-Fi" in the living room to play the Jazz records he had (Count Basie, etc.) after the children were in bed. In retrospect, he was incredibly kind and perhaps, too trusting. But that was probably a spark that engendered a life-long love of Jazz for me. I will always think of Jim Spence and his family as being very kind and good to me. Thank you for being there. My deep condolences to the Spence family for their loss : Lynda Grant Inkster

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Pamela McKay and John Edgecombe posted a condolence

Friday, February 16, 2018

Dear Wilma and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He has had a struggle for a long time. A more wonderful man would be hard to find. We so enjoyed meeting you both through Hal’s struggle and since then through the close family connections with Vicki and the Spences. Our sincere condolences are sent to you and the family. We so enjoyed and remember all the stories he loved to tell.. Sincerely, Pam and John Edgecombe

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Vicki Fletcher posted a condolence

Friday, February 16, 2018

Never in my life had I met a man like Jim..so kind and generous, so full of love for his family ( no matter how distantly related!) , so genuinely interested in ALL the people he met through out his day, so full of fun and life. Those blue eyes had a twinkle that shone brightly with all his life stories he shared. He touched countless lives before mine but my encounter with Jim and Wilma touched me deeply. They included my family into their family as they had done for so many others over their lives but their kindness and generosity was not only what I needed at the time but has grown to SO much more. My promise to you is to keep as many Spences as I can find coming to our Reunions in Ste Croix. I will always be so grateful for your love and I will miss you so much!

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