DONALD R. "DON" SPENCER

DONALD R. "DON" SPENCER Died unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital, London on May 28, 2015, was predeceased by the love of his life Marion (Clode) after nearly 50 years together in marriage. Don will be sadly missed by his family: David (Kathy) of London, Douglas (Sonia) of Stittsville and Craig (Erin) of Toronto. Don found great joy in his grandchildren, Jennifer, Stefan (deceased in 1994), McKenna, Daniel, Smith, Zoe and Samuel. Born, raised and educated in Toronto, Don was a Boys' Work Secretary at Toronto Central YMCA for 5 years followed by 10 years of service to churches in Alberta, Northern Ontario and Scarborough. Following his interest in working with people, Don became a Probation Officer, retiring 26 years later as Director of Youth and Community Corrections for the Province of Ontario. In retirement, Marion and Don enjoyed travel, cottaging and especially their family. Don was a proficient canoeist, an enthusiastic birder and a lover of the outdoors. He led many church and community activities and supported numerous charitable causes. Friends will be received by the family at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington St., London, on Monday, June 1st, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Metropolitan United Church, on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto. In lieu of other remembrances, memorial gifts may be made to the Women's Community House, 101 Wellington Rd., London, ON N6C 4M7, the CNIB, 749 Baseline Rd. E., London, ON N6E 2R6 or the Metropolitan United Church Memorial Fund, 468 Wellington St., London, ON N6A 3P8. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com