Raymond Guelph Spencer

In Loving Memory of

Raymond G. Spencer

1927 - 2014

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Guelph Spencer on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 at the Roblin District Health Centre.

Raymond was born in Russell, Manitoba on May 24th, 1927, a son of John and Ester (nee Moulson) Spencer.

Raymond met his first wife Martha Dressler and moved to Roblin, where they started a family while running a restaurant. They briefly moved to Dauphin where he worked at a John Deere Dealership. Eventually they settled in Binscarth, Manitoba, where he ran the Spencer family farm. He was passionately involved in the NDP party and had a variety of interests. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, curl, dance, and you could always find him at the local coffee shop.

In 1980, Ray married Dorothy Funk and they lived in Roblin where he worked and volunteered in the community.

Raymond leaves to mourn his seven children; Clifford, Marlene (William), Richard, Walter (Theresa), Catherine (James), Jo-Anne (Ross), and Janet (Sylvain).  He will also be missed by nine Grandchildren; Ryan, Kimberly, Alexander, Connor, Kyle, Joel, Kevin, Riley (deceased), Kate, and Keegan, as well as five Great Grandchildren; Tyler, Jenna, Colby, Taylor and Brianna.

He was predeceased by his Wife and Mother of his seven children, Martha (nee Dressler) (1931-2010) and his second wife Dorothy (Funk) (1935-2011).

Viewing was held Friday, June 6th, 2014 at 7:00–8:00 PM at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin.

The Funeral Service was held Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at 2:00pm, at the Knox United Church in Roblin, with Pastor Warren Ironstand and Reverend Mark Hammond officiating.

The Organist, Mrs Betty Wenner, led the Knox United Church Choir and the congregation in singing the hymn “How Great Thou Art”. Selected music was “Why Me Lord” and I Did It My Way”. Bill Pollock delivered the Eulogy. Casket Bearers were Earl Bulbuck, Ron De La mare, Ken Chase, Armand Larocque, Skip Saunders and George Wasylenchuk. Honourary Bearers were the “Senators”; and Denis, Timmy, and Shawn (aka The Indiana Boys).

Following the Interment Service at Roblin District Cemetery, a reception for family and friends was held in the Knox United Church Fellowship Hall and was hosted by Knox United Church Lunch Committee.

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