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Velva Spencer Obituary
She leaves her parents, Joseph C. And Mary E. McDonald of Clinton. Besides her parents she leaves her husband of 31 years, G. Kevin Spencer; son, Joseph F. Spencer and his wife Beverly and their two children Kevin and Hannah of Sandusky, Ohio. Also daughter, Maura E. Spencer and her fiancé Phillip Hartzell of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a brother, John F. McDonald and his wife Adriane of Clinton and her nephew Sean. She also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
She graduated from Holy Family High School, Fitchburg, MA, AUC College of Nursing in Lancaster, MA, and recently graduated from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio with a Bachelor's degree in Allied Health. She was the Director of Nursing for many years at Wyant Woods Care Center in Akron, Ohio.
There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Foundation. A memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1 Cross St., Clinton, MA on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velva Spencer
Kathy Prodonovich
January 22, 2009
To Velva's family:
I just heard of her passing in the Hiram newsletter and wanted to send my sympathy. Velva and I graduated together.
Warmest regards,
Kathy
Aimee Conroy & Family
July 12, 2008
Velva was the greatest friend anyone could ever have! She taught me to be a more loving and giving person through her own generosity & caring. I am a better nurse, wife and mother because of her. I will always remember her last words to me was that she loved me and my boys and she would see us in a few days. I would like to thank her family for allowing me the privilege in helping care for her those last weeks. I know I will see you again someday my friend.Let us all carry foward the love and friendship Velva showed us.BFF
Bonnie Ferrebee
July 9, 2008
To the Spencer family:
Velva was a wonderful friend and I will miss her smile. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Virginia Ramsey
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers are with you and GOD will get you through this by his strength and yours.
Jeanne Gary
July 9, 2008
Dear Maura, I am so sorry for your loss, the short time I knew Velva was a wonderful experience for me. She had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful DON. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Cheryl Cook
July 9, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Velva. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Juli Johnson
July 9, 2008
To the McDonald and Spencer family...
John, we are so sorry you have lost your sister. I pray she is at peace.
May God watch over you and your family in this time of need.
Mary Eley
July 9, 2008
To the Spencer and McDonald Families:
I have been praying for Velva since I heard of her illness. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you work thru your grief. May your wonderful memories of Velva sustain all of you.
Sincerely,
Mary (O'Toole) Eley
Diana Marshall
July 9, 2008
The Spencer Family,
Velva will be missed by all who knew her, she was a great person and a great co-worker. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless all.
Connie (Leger)Pelletier
July 9, 2008
To Velva's family,
I was saddened to read the news of Velva's passing. My memories of her are her smile and laughter.Being around her always left you with a good feelling. She is now a special angel.
Holy Family High School Classmate,
Ellen Miller
July 8, 2008
The Spencer Family:
I will always remember Velva for her smile, love of life, compassion, humor, dedication to her profession, love of her family. She was a great person who made me smile and I will miss her very much. She will be that angel watching over you . Anything I can do , I will. Love and prayers to you all. Ellen
Barry & Ree Alessandrini
July 8, 2008
Dear old friend,
Ree and I were shocked to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of mourning. It is easy to see from the other entry's here that you and Velva created a wonderful life in Ohio. May God be with you.
Ginny Wise
July 7, 2008
To the Spencer Family,
Velva was always very special to me. I loved her sense of humor , kindness, and always thoughtfulness. She even remembered Pharmacist's Week! How great is that for a nurse. I feel blessed to have known her. I pray you find comfort in this very difficult time.
STEVE & CAROL ETHERIDGE
July 7, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY'S FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE
tom and deb parrish
July 7, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost
Michael Wynn
July 7, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Stahl
July 7, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Velva. She was a very special person, and gave me the chance to further my career at Maison Aine'. I was very honered to know and work with Velva. My thoughts and prayer go out to the family.
Linda Stahl
sandra green
July 6, 2008
Maura and Phil and your family members....may God send his richest blessing to you during this most difficult time.....know many have you in their thoughts and prayers...if I can help with doing anything please contact me.....
Patty Hogan
July 6, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Velva at Maison Aine and I so enjoyed working with her. she was always fair and a lot of fun. When I saw Velva's obit on the paper I about fell off my chair. I am so sorry for your loss and may God be with you all. Patty Hogan
Christine Cusimano
July 6, 2008
The word genuine comes to mind immediately when I think of Velva. While working with her at Wyant Woods, she displayed great compassion, loyalty and lets not forget, humor. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was truly a wonderful person.
Susan Bennett
July 6, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Velva. New to long term care many years ago, Velva offered valuable advice and helped me succeed. I will never forget her. I ran into her at various events over the years after she was at Wyant Woods. It was always a pleasure to see and chat with her. Velva had a kind heart and was always willing to teach you what you needed to know to succeed. Prayers and my deepest sympathies to the family.
Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel
July 6, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tracy Jones
July 5, 2008
My condolences to the Spencer family,
may God comfort your hearts.
Mel Silverstein
July 5, 2008
Dear Kevin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are will you at this difficult time. Velva was a special person who deeply loved her staff and residents and always had an open door for everyone who needed a moment to talk. She will be missed by all that knew her. May God Bless and comfort you.
Meghin Hoynes
July 5, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Velva and she got me through some rough spots there. I am very sorry for your loss and I am going to miss her A whole bunch.
Marsha Rorrer, R.N.
July 5, 2008
Maura,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I have great respect for her and always felt she was a good D.O.N. I feel privaleged to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Adkins
July 4, 2008
Kevin, Maura, Joe & families
Velva was a great person and a great D.O.N. She will be missed by all of the nurses she led. She was a great friend to me and I will miss her so very much. I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with her over the past couple of months. She
only worried about her family, not herself. Please let me know if their is anything I can do.
Rosemarie Hizer
July 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.Velva will be missed by all who knew her. May God hold you in his loving arms and give you strength.
Patricia Clark
July 4, 2008
To the Spencer family,
My thoughts are with you all in this time of grieving. I'll always remember Velva as a very kind person who showed compassion and caring to the people she worked with. And what a great smile! I'll miss her.
matthew kiefer
July 4, 2008
It was with deepest sorrows to hear of ur loss. Velma was a wonderful person and a joy to work with at wwcc . she will truly be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers as u go through ur time of loss
Trinka Saafir
July 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Becky Pateos
July 3, 2008
To Kevin and family: Velva will be truly missed. I enjoyed all the years I worked with her at WWCC. She was a very caring and compassionate person. Her love of people and her joy for life is her gift to all of us who knew her. My condolences to all of you.
Debbie Kilgour
July 3, 2008
Kevin, Joe and Maura,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. May the memories you have in your heart and the love of Jesus Christ sustain you during this difficult time. Much Love, David and Debbie Kilgour
Ruth Hardke
July 3, 2008
Velva was a wonderful person. I know all of the staff at Wyant Woods will miss her as will all of the rest of us in the Communicare family.
Chrissy Johnson
July 3, 2008
I just wanted to say, I am sorry for your loss. Velva was a great person, she always tried to make everyone happy. One of my funniest memories of Velva, was when we would order out for lunch, she would always have a taste of our lunches. She would say, "I just want a bite".
Dave Murphy
July 3, 2008
Your friends and coworkers throughout the CommuniCare family are thinking and praying for the family of one of our special heroes. Velva has touched the hearts of so many with her kindness and laughter. Her gentle nursing care will live on with the hundreds of nurses she taught the art of caring. Her memory will live in our hearts.
Kimberly Wright-Hughes
July 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicole G. & Jeff Shropshire
July 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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