Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
May 9, 1927 – May 5, 2018 (Age 90)
Ray N. Spear, 90, died Saturday at Mt. St. Vincent Nursing Home. Born in West Springfield he has lived here all his life. He was the Town Accountant for West Springfield for 27 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of the West Springfield Rotary Club, the Finance Officers of United States and Canada and the Municipal Finance Officer of Western Massachusetts. He was on the Board of Directors of the Work Opportunity Center, the Open Pantry and the West Side Boys & Girls Club. He was a past president of the Massachusetts Auditors and Accountants Association. He served in the United States Army during World War II. His wife Alfreda (Wilcox) Spear died in 1991 and his dear friend Joyce McLear died in 2001. He leaves a brother-in-law Albert Karam and Joyce's family Elizabeth, Robert, Randy and Brian along with many close friends and associates. The funeral will be held at the WEST SPRINGFIELD CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME Friday at 11 am followed by burial in Spring Grove Cemetery in Florence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Life Care, 113 Hampden St., Holyoke, MA 01140. For more details please go to curranjones.com.
Read MoreDear Spear Family, I am so sorry about hearing of Ray's passing. He was a great guy and I enjoyed talking with him. My grandfather told me that when he moved here from Pawtucket Rhode Island at age 14 and entered West Side High School that Ray was the first one and only one to walk right up to him and befriend him. He said that Ray was his best friend ever since. My condolences to you and your family.
Rich Spafford
May 22, 2018 | West Springfield, MA
Like many others, I too had the privilege and honor working with Ray at the town. I was blessed to work as his assistant and then through his mentoring follow in his footsteps as the Town Accountant. I will truly miss his kindness, wisdom and fatherly advice he gave to me over the years.
Tom Cummings
May 09, 2018 | West Springfield, MA | Friend
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Elizabeth Hodgins
May 09, 2018 | Granby, MA
What a wonderful,kind man Ray was. Really enjoyed working with him at the MOB
Mary Ouimet
May 08, 2018
Was so very sad to learn about Ray's death. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by many! I especially enjoyed serving on the W.S. Credit Union's supervisory committee with him.
Gay Morris
May 08, 2018 | West Springfield, MA
Ray, my mentor,my co-worker, my dear friend for over 25 years.
So pleased we were able to talk over the phone just last week
But sadly our monthly phone calls will be sadly missed. Until we meet again may you rest in God's hands.
Our love, Jane and. Murl
Jane Gardella
May 07, 2018 | Largo, FL
Im remembering your parents and agreeing they must be enjoying each others company even now.
Cindy ONeil
May 07, 2018 | Tucson, AZ | Friend
