Born April 16, 1927 in Whitbourne, Newfoundland peacefully passed away November 23, 2016 in her 90th year. The daughter of Thomas Spence (1962) and Mary Flynn Spence (1985). Predeceased by her loving husband Bill (2003), their daughter Dawn (1973), daughter-in-law Julie (2013), and son Spence (2016). She will be dearly missed by their children Bill (Paulette), Helen (Barry), John (Kathy), and Chris (Jacqueline). Survived by her loving sisters Rose and Mary both of Newfoundland. Grandma will be dearly missed by Kim, Willie, Patrick, Jason, Anna, Robert, Phillip, Laura, Jeremy, Danielle, and Taylor. Aunt “Nellie” will always be remembered by her 17 nieces and nephews. Elizabeth moved to Boston to attend nursing school after World War II before returning to Canada where she met her beloved Bill and married in 1951. They raised their family throughout the mining towns of Quebec and Northern Ontario before settling in the town of Lively, outside of Sudbury. They spent their final years in Ilderton closer to family.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 7-9 PM. CWL Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday evening at 8:45 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Saturday, November 26th at 11 AM with Father Ross Bartley officiating. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
Donations to the London Area Right to Life Association, or the March of Dimes Canada would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Susanne Dunbrook
Heartfelt sympathy from the Farrell family, Allan,Mary,Susanne,Donna & Carolyn. We remember the visits from Bill & Elizabeth & family to our house in Port Credit. Elizabeth was very kind & supportive when our parents, Otto & Ann were ill. May she rest in peace.
Marion Gushue-Geiger and Norm Geiger
To Aunt Nellie’s Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The picture tribute that you have created for her is first of all beautiful and secondly shows a beautiful smiling women who liked to wrap her arms around those she loved. May those feeling stay with you always. God Bless.
Edward Coady
Mrs. Gushue and Mrs. Power,
My condolences to you both on the passing of your sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sharon (Griffin) Coady
Brian & Adele Donnelly
To Chris and Family:
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom Elizabeth. We have fond memories from the time you all lived aIn Lively and attended St. Pius X Church. She was a friend and a real woman of faith. Pat Jackson also sends her condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blair Medd
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Nellie. Condolences to all of our family.
Blair Medd and family.
Bernie MacMillan
Sorry for your loss. Remember them visiting in Port Hood in the summer.
Joan Taylor
To Elizabeth’s family.
I would like to offer my condolences on Elizabeth’s passing. I am a VON volunteer and had the pleasure of driving her to some appointments. She was gracious woman who loved her family. Let the good memories help ease your loss in the coming weeks.
Louise(MacMillan) Hall
Sorry for your loss. I remember meeting her and Bill in Troy , Cape Breton
Bob & Carol Medd
John, Chris, Helen,Bill & families
Although we cannot be there with you now, you are in our thoughts and prayers .
Bob and I always looked forward to our visits with Aunt Nellie whenever we were visiting Ontario. We will miss them and her voice on the phone a few times a year, especially at Christmas. She always made us feel special and welcome. She was so proud of her Children and Grandchildren. So in the days ahead may you take comfort in knowing how much your Mom & Grandma loved all of you. Rest in peace Aunt Nellie.
Love to all
Bob & Carol
Rose Gushue
John ,Chris, Helen , Bill & your families
Thinking of you at this sad time. I wish I could be there with you, but please know I am there in spirit.
Take care & God Bless all of you.
Love
Aunt Rose
Cathy and Donald Mac Millan
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. She and your Dad were very kind to me when I visited with them in Lively. Your Mom lived her deep faith through her kindness and generosity. We will keep her and all of you in our prayers. God bless.
Rosemary (Gushue) & Kevin Henderson
It was such a pleasure to have spent an evening with Aunt Nellie in August of this year. We reminisced and compared stories of our two generations growing up in Whitbourne. She was blessed and a blessing, and she will be missed very much. Our lives are richer because she was part of it. Aunt Nellie passed away on her mother’s birthday, it gives me comfort to know that Nanny was there to lead her home.
To Chris & John and your families – We are so sorry for your loss, may you be surrounded in love during this difficult and sad time. God bless all of you and may she rest in peace.
Heather Gushue
Sending lots of love and sympathy to Aunt Nellie’s family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Lloyd and Joyce Henderson
It was our pleasure to know Elizabeth.
Chris and Bev Gushue
We are saddened to hear of Aunt Nellie’s passing. May God give you the strength you need in the coming days to say goodbye . It is never easy to lose a mother/ grandmother that you dealy love. We are thinking of you in the days to come.
Chris and Bev Gushue
Larry Power
Sincere condolences to the family( my cousins). So sorry to hear of Aunt Nellie’s passing.
Gerry, Judy and Ethan Power
May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I will miss the calls I shared with Aunt Elizabeth to talk about the Spence Family tree. She was very proud to be a Newfoundlander and to have such a wonderful Irish ancestry.