Mark Alan Spence

Mark Alan Spence

Mark Spence Obituary

Published by Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. - Harris Hill Chapel - Williamsville from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2007.
SPENCE-Mark Alan November 8, 2007, suddenly at age 24; adored husband of Elena (nee Ward) Spence; devoted son of Mark and Kim (nee Rhoads) Spence; dear brother of Robert Spence and Michael Spence; loving grandson of Alice Spence and Evelyn Rhoads; son-in-law of Joanne (Ken) Parris and Daniel J. (Liz) Ward; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. The family will be present on Tuesday from 1-3 PM and 6-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., where a Service of Rememberance will immediately follow at 9 PM with Military Honors. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions gratefully accepted for the benefit of Elena M. Spence & Child at M&T Bank, Clarence Branch, 10614 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031. Online register book at www.Amigone.com

This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.

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November 21, 2007

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November 20, 2007

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Linda & Jamie Zangerle

November 21, 2007

Mark, our thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Bill Wende

November 20, 2007

Mark and Kim,
I am very sorry for your loss and cannot imagine how you must feel. Take heart that there are many friends and family who loved him and that a nation is grateful for the service to his country. His smile and personality will most certainly live on in his child.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Linda Miller

November 20, 2007

Kim,

I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Mark.
My heart goes out to you and your family.

SALLY UNDERHILL

November 20, 2007

MONICA AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR IN-LAWS,FAMILY.

The Yeandel Family

November 20, 2007

Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vic and Laurie Yeandel

November 19, 2007

To The Family Of Mark Alan Spence -

We pray everyday for Mark. We are saddened by his sudden departure. We share the grief of his family and wish we could be there to offer our sympathy, console and show our love. Our hearts go out to everyone that mourns him and we hope that our prayers will be heard.

betsy schneeberger

November 19, 2007

I mourn with you on these sad days, I loved Mark like one of my own.. so many memories.. But when I think of him I remember his quick wit and his great smile that always said "ha ha GOT YA !!" Your family is in my heart..love you...

The Szczutkowski Family & The Edward Delmonte III Family

November 19, 2007

To the entire family of Mark Spence - our family mourns your loss with you, and at the same time we thank Mark for his unselfish act of giving his life so that others might one day live in total freedom. May the memories you treasure in your hearts sustain you through this most difficult time. And may you know that he is at peace in the presence of the only one that matters - the Almighty Father. God bless.

Patty McGrady

November 19, 2007

Dear Elena, Dan, Bridget and Monica:
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty, Chrissy and John

Beverly Cotter (IWOB)

November 19, 2007

Kim, Mark, Michael, Robert & Elena,
I cannot begin to tell you the sadness that I feel for all of you. I hope that you can take some comfort in knowing how much Mark and his service to our country has meant to so many of us! My heart goes out to all of you and yours. May you find peace through the love and prayers of your friends and family.

Tommy & Patti Walker

November 19, 2007

To the Spence family,
Mark is a hero. We will keep him in our hearts, and please know his bravery didn't go unappreciated by those who really didn't know him.

Kara Tomizzi

November 19, 2007

I only met Mark on one occassion - late last year when he came to purchase a bedroom set from me to take back to Italy. I was shocked to hear of his passing on the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 19, 2007

To the Spence Family,

All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Our great nation was founded by brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Mark’s sacrifice can not and will not be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathies,
Richard Allen and the entire staff of
Maryvale East Management Corporation

Meg Glenn

November 19, 2007

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Mark was a very dear friend, I will miss him so much.

November 18, 2007

My heart goes out to your family. your in my thoughts and prayers.

November 18, 2007

To the Spence family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. Our 3 sons attended Clarence High also. They knew Mark and his brothers. May you some how get through this and remember all the great memories of Mark. Enjoy your soon to come grandchild. God Bless!!
The Cian's
Clarence New York

Kathy Bielecki

November 17, 2007

Liz, Dan, Elena and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad time. May your love and memories bring you peace and comfort.

6 West Night Shift

November 17, 2007

Dear Joanne, Elena,and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Mark. No words can ease your pain right now, but keep in mind that you have friends and many people you do not know praying for all of you. May the Lord hold you in His loving arms and bring you all comfort and peace.

Martin Smith

November 17, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Kathy Cartonia

November 17, 2007

Elena, Mark and Kim, please accept my most sincere sympathy for this great loss. Kim, I remember Mark through your stories as we worked together. He was a very special person and I'm sure he will be greatly missed. Unfortunately, I will be out of town visiting my daughter, son and daughter in law over the holidays and can't be there in person. I will include you all in my prayers.Love, Kathy Cartonia

Christopher Yeandel

November 17, 2007

Mark gave a great service to his country, and will never be forgotten. I am proud to know that we have people like this supporting us in our Armed Forces. He was a great son, brother, soldier, grandson, husband, that all people strive to be. Mark, we will all miss you, but we will never, I repeat, never forget you.

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