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Mark Spence Obituary

Spence,

Mark Oliver

Jul 5, 2025

Surrounded by family. He was the beloved son of Anne Spence and the late William Spence. Husband of Robin Spence of 50 years. Father of Heather Ann and Jonathan (Nicole) Spence, and grandfather of Sarah, and Dylan Spence. Brother of Stanley (Cindy) Spence, Sally (late Roland) Provencher, and Joseph Spence. He will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver Street, corner of Ward Road, in North Tonawanda, New York, on Friday, July 11th from 4:00PM-8:00PM. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 12th at 10:00AM. Burial at Acacia Park Cemetery. Condolences may be left at FrettholdFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Heather

July 9, 2025

We will miss your bright smile and mustache. Love you, dad. Thank you for your unwavering love & support.

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