Irene Spence
October-30-1928 - April-08-2020
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Chris MacPhail posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2020
My grandfather W.J. MacPhail was a teacher; his first school was #9 Dalhousie in 1898. Irene found the school's records and held them for me for one of my infrequent visits to the Archives. The records showed that her father had attended the school at that time. Irene was most helpful and gracious. I offer my condolences to the family. Chris MacPhail
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Heather Taillefer posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
So sorry to hear this sad news. I will always remember visiting the farm as a young girl and was fascinated with the guinea pigs in the kitchen, memories of dancing or singing for our Halloween treats and of course that crazy pony Gypsy who gave me more than one wild ride while she was on loan to our farm. She was a loving welcoming neighbour and leaves a big hole in a lot of hearts.
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Beth Ribbink posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Dear Dave, Susan, Anne, Sheila and Lori,
My heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time. I was so saddened to hear of Irene's passing. She lived an extraordinary life and was one of the classiest women I had the privilege to know. She was such a good neighbor and friend to my mother and myself. God speed.
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Steve Hannah posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of Irene's passing, but now she is in the arms of God
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Shawn Bingley posted a condolence
Monday, April 20, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Spence family. Irene was a good friend of my mother's Floris Paul. She was well respected in our community. Shawn & Jennie Bingley and family
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Myrna Lee-De Cou posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Dear Dave, Susan, Ann, Sheila, Lori and all your families,
Our whole community has lost a treasure with the passing of your mom. I’d like to share a little memory that illustrates her thoughtfulness and her connection to people.
I was just learning how to do genealogical research and was looking for some obscure information. I met Irene at the Archives. She patiently went over some basic genealogical research procedures. In a side discussion, she told me about a book that she was helping to research about the War of 1812. I told her that my husband’s ancestor, John De Cou, had been an officer in the war and had been captured and escaped. It was to his home that Laura Secord brought the message to Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, who was bivouacked at De Cou’s home, that the Americans were planning an attack. Irene listened patiently to all this.
About 6 months later, I made my way back to the Archives for another search. Irene was there and she had something for me. She explained that they were digitizing many of the books that they had stored there at the Archives and that she had found an extensive account of the De Cou family in one of the books. After scanning the book, she had torn out the pages relating to the De Cou’s and held them there for me, even though she had no way of knowing if I’d ever be back. I was amazed that she had kept those details somewhere in her memory and connected my little story to the passage in an obscure little history book. But to her, it was just a matter of course.
What a wonderful lady, you can be sure she will be missed in this community.
Myrna Lee-De Cou
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Cheryl Burnham posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Dear family, I am so very sorry to learn of Irene’s passing. My condolences at this difficult time.
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paula_burchell@yahoo.ca posted a condolence
Saturday, April 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences to the family.
Paula Burchell
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Lynn Umpherson posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
David, Susan, Sheila, Anne, Lori and families.I was saddened to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. She was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. My sympathy goes out to all of you at this sad and most difficult time. Memories are a wonderful thing, cherish yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynn .
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Kim & Cliff Proud posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Our Sincere sympathies to Irene’s family.
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Wayne & Margery Conboy posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Dave, Susan, Anne, Sheila.Lori,& families, Sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad & difficult time. Special thoughts to all of you. Sincerely Wayne & Margery Conboy & family
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André and Cindy Pugh posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Condolences to all of the family.
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Mary Richmond and Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Sincere sympathies to Irene’s family from Mary Richmond and the Richmond family. Mary and Eldon so enjoyed social times over the years with David and Irene and more recently when Mary was able to attend Irene’s 90th birthday party. Her contributions to our little part of the world will not be forgotten.
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Dan & Linda Buchanan posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
My condolences and thoughts are with the Spence Family. I have great memories at the farm & in the stone home.
Robin Molyneaux posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
My heart goes out to all of Aunt Irene's family and friends. She was truly a precious soul with a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed.
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Constance Couch posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
It is with great sadness that I heard of Irene’s passing ,she was an absolutely wonderful lady,as a child who attended the little red school house I became friends with all her amazing children and spent many joyful hours at the Spence farm.
David and Irene were well respected farmers with an extensive knowledge of dairy farming.
My deepest condolences to all her family., may you all be safe in these uncertain times.❤️
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Joanne and Anthony Timmerman posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
We were very sad to hear of Irene's passing. We will always remember our visits with Irene and her wonderful sense of history and humour. She will be missed. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family. She was a great lady, a wonderful friend and neighbour.
Joanne and Anthony Timmerman
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Richard Umpherson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Barbara and I will always remember Aunt Irene as a kind and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all, our thoughts are with David, Susan, Sheila,Anne and Lori. Richard
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Michael & Jayne Umpherson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Jayne and I would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to Sheila, David, Anne, Susan, Lori and the entire family at this sad time. Her commitment to family, her work in the community and her sterling character will never be forgotten.
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Steve Cowie posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Irene was a very nice lady. She would always encourage me on my running anytime I went by her house. Condolences to Susan, Sheila and Lori for the loss of their mother.
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Karen Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Sincerely,
Karen Wilson (Manahan)
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Ivy Mohrhardt posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My condolences to all Irene's family. When growing up on our farm in Drummond Twp. Irene and David were our very good next door neighbors. I even babysat a few times although I had no formal training. I lost touch over the years but reconnected with Irene and she was a big help with my family tree. Love my copy of the North Elmsley book and will think of Irene every time I reference it. May she rest in peace, she's had such a busy and wonderful life.
Ivy Mohrhardt (nee Moore)
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Shirley (Barrie) & Barry Armstrong posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Irene's passing. It is always a shock to hear of the death of such a strong, feisty & engaged woman - someone who was both family and close friend to my parents, and well-known to me also, over the years. My deepest sympathies go out to all her family. She was truly a force of Nature - someone well loved and well-rounded, and will be deeply missed. Thinking of you all and sending prayers for comfort at this sad time.
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Louise Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My deepest sympathy to all members of Irene's family. I got to know Irene through Archives Lanark where she was a dedicated volunteer for so many years. She was a real historian and if you had a question, you were almost sure that Irene knew the answer. She was so knowledgeable that she was able to link me with my maternal grandfather's family who still live in the county. She was a real treasure and will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. Rest in Peace Irene.
Louise Demers-Moore
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Joyce Thomas posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My sincere sympathy to Irene’s family. She wii certainly be missed.
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Bob and Elaine DeLisle posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Dear Charlie, David, Susan, Anne, Sheila, Lori and all the Spence and Umpherson families. "A life well lived", has no true meaning than to describe our dear Irene. She did it all, said it all and left her mark and a wonderful legacy to her family (all of us) and to her community. If we only could have "cloned" her. She has left us all with such wonderful memories of family times spent together. If you don't have one you didn't know and love her like I did, because I can't begin to count them all and will treasure each one, even the phone conversations.
To you, her dear loved ones as you say your, "see you later", you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and emotional time. May Irene be piped into heaven today as the sun shines brightly. Love and Big Hugs to all xoxoxo Elaine and Bob and family
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Jim Brownlee posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My condolences to everyone in the Spence family. Irene will be missed by everyone, she did an amazing job at Lanark Archives.
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Marilyn & Bob Burch posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to all the Spence family. She was an amazing woman and Mother. We will miss her and remember her with pride.
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Shari Foster posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Spence Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shari Foster
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Doug & Jo-Anne Coutts posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Sending sincere condolences to everyone in the Spence family at this sad time. My father, Murray Coutts, always enjoyed his chats with your mother. They spent many hours discussing the history of their townships and Lanark County, which your mother was so proud of. She did a fantastic job putting the archives of Drummond and North Elmsley townships together. Prayers to all at this difficult time.
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Ron W. Shaw posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
While her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will feel her passing most, Irene's passing is a great loss felt by our community writ large. But just as she will live on through her descendants, she will live on through her work of decades toward safeguarding the history of Drummond/North Elmsley Township, Lanark County and beyond. Irene was a dedicated and exacting historian and future generations will be the beneficiaries of her efforts. Our condolences to her family and all who knew her - Ron & Love Shaw
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Doug Davidson posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about Irene. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Doug and Lois Davidson
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Vicki Hough posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I was saddened to hear of the passing of this amazing woman.
Thoughts will be with you all in the coming days.
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Janet Darby posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending ((HUGS)) and thinking of everyone at this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your dear Mom. With deepest sympathy, Janet Darby
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Norma Cooke posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Dear Sue and family, so sorry to hear this sad news, especially during these trying times. Thinking of you, please accept our sincere sympathy.
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Jim & Deb Ireton posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Spence Family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you now.
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Diana Dobbie posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Dear: David, Susan, Anne, Sheila, Lori and all of your families.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Irene was a lovely beautiful
woman. You will all have beautiful memories of her to tell.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you all during this very
sad time. xo
Diana Dobbie
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Glenda Cooke posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Susan and family,
Sorry to read of your Mother's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Glenda (Thomas) Cooke
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Elise Brown posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2020
Sheila and your family - Thinking of you and the many laughs shared. Irene was a gracious lady who enjoyed life. Sending my sincere condolences.
Elise Brown, Carseland, Alberta
Debra Choffe posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2020
We will always treasure our memories of Aunt Irene. We shared so many smiles and happy tears together. She was always the one to warm our hearts with hugs and kind words of wisdom. We will miss her dearly and cherish her always. Love from Brian and Debbie and the Choffe Family
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