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William J. "Bill" Spence III

Voorheesville, New York

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Spence, William J. III VOORHEESVILLE William J. Spence III "Bill" of Voorheesville, 78, passed away February 7, 2019, with his family at his side. Known as a master of the hammered dulcimer, Bill is often credited with the folk instrument's revival in the 1970s. Son of the late Kenneth W. and...

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Much love to you all. I'm so grateful to have known Bill and his music, and his glorious wit!

We are all so sorry to hear of Bill's passing - we have truly lost a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

From All of Us at John Foley's Garage
Sean, Traci, Alan, Joe, Denny and Mark

Bill's lighthearted, joyful presence was so welcoming at Old Songs each summer, and on those occasions we all attended NERFA. I was so glad to be there for his Street Corner hammered dulcimer sessions, too -- how could we keep from dancing? Farewell, and thank you for all the magical musical moments. Rest in joy, with that Angel Band, Bill. Love and prayers for peace in your grieving, Andy and Hannah.

Miss you Bill! Loved listening to the music you played at work!

I have so many wonderful memories of music and fun spending time with Bill, Andy, and Hannah back in the late 1970s. I will always treasure those years as some of the very best of my life. And I will probably cry listening to my Fennig's All-Stars albums from now on.