Obituaries | M.G. Daly Funeral Home Ltd. |
| Spence, Cyril Joseph |
Cy passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft. He was born in Timmins, Ontario to parents Lorne and Catherine (Cox) Spence (both deceased). Predeceased by his loving wife Viola (Blades) of forty-three years. He will be deeply missed by wife Glenda (Dyson) and her children Rob, Donna, Patti, James, Julie, and their families. Also survived and lovingly remembered by children Dawn Pelley (Ron Budarick), Patti-Ann Gallagher (Brian), Trudy McGregor (Dean) and Cy Spence (Maureen). Predeceased by brother, Cecil and sister-in-law Leola Spence and sister Lorna Wheeler, sisters-in-law Florence Goodwin and Ida Nickerson and brothers-in-law Doug Nickerson and Evan Goreham of Nova Scotia. Survived by sister, Iris Wilson and Dave, brother-in-law Glenn Wheeler and Loretta, brother Barry Spence and Marylou, also survived by sister-in-law Elizabeth Goreham. Grandchildren, Lee Gorgerat, Danielle Gorgerat, Joseph (Aimee) Gallagher, Kate (Jamie) Scott, Matt Gallagher, Meagan McGregor (Ian), Tyler McGregor. Great grandchildren, Owen, Violet, Sarah, Ryleigh, Avery and Hudson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cy grew up in Maynooth and at the age of 19 joined the Royal Canadian Navy where he served at Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia and spent 5 years as a naval communicator on peacekeeping operations aboard the HMCS Huron, York, Cornwallis, New Liskeard, Shelburne & Stodacona. It was during this time that he met the love of his life Viola, in Halifax. They were married and lived in Shelburne, Nova Scotia before moving back to Ontario where they raised a family. Cy worked until his retirement from General Motors in Oshawa in 1992. Cy kept busy around the family farm in Maynooth woodworking, gardening and spending time with his grandkids and family. He was also very involved with his church, helping to build and maintain the Word of Life Outreach school & church in Lake St. Peter. Cy loved life, was never without a smile, and was very passionate about family and making this world a better place for everyone. He was truly amazed by the people that have helped him the last few years as he struggled with his health. Special thanks to Barry and Marylou, Iris & Dave, June Baragar, his nieces and nephews, and to the amazing nurses, doctors, PSWs and paramedics of North Hastings. As per Cy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment and a Celebration of Life will take place in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to CARE North Hastings, Heart & Stroke or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to M.G. Daly Funeral Home, Maynooth. (Cards available at the funeral home (613) 338-3259 or e-mail condolences to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or visit www.mgdalyfuneralhome.com). Never say Goodbye, just say So long |