Search by Name

Search by Name

Eileen Spicer Obituary

Eileen Mary Spicer
89, formerly of Massillon, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Eileen was born in Massillon, Sept. 29, 1923, a daughter to the late Elder and Helen Grace (Brankle) McLaughlin and graduated from Washington High School. She earned her Registered Nursing degree from the former Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing in August, 1945, and received advanced nursing education training from The University of Cincinnati in the fall of 1945. She returned to Massillon and worked as a Registered Nurse at Massillon City Hospital where she was Head Nurse of Pediatrics for many years. Eileen loved reading, gardening, music, playing golf and bowling, but most of all, she loved her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Eileen is survived by her husband of 61 years, Warren H. Spicer of Cincinnati; daughter, Mary Ann Spuhler and husband, Don Spuhler, of Massillon and Ellenton, Fla.; sons, James Spicer and wife, Toni, of Canal Fulton, Robert Spicer and wife, Rae, of Cincinnati, and Steven Spicer and wife, Kris, of Saginaw, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, James McLaughlin, of Westfield, Mass. After living in Massillon - each for over 50 years, Eileen and Warren had resided in Milwaukee, Wis. for another 33 years before moving to Cincinnati in 2006.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home in Massillon. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family has suggested memorial contributions to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10001. To share a fond memory and sign the on-line guestbook, please visit www.atkinsonfeucht.com.
'And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen!'
330-833-4193

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Repository on Jan. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Spicer

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Bill Williams

January 3, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill Williams[childhood neighbor]

Sandy Goodwill

January 2, 2013

Eileen was a wonderful nurse and neighbor. May she rest in peace
Sandy Goodwill

Ted Reiter

January 2, 2013

To Spike, MaryAnn, Jim, Bob, and Steve -
Please accept the heartfelt condolences from the entire Reiter family. You will all be kept in our prayers.
Sincerely

Tom and Eileen Raymondi

January 2, 2013

Jim and Toni- May God bless you at this time.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Eileen Spicer's name

Memorial Events
for Eileen Spicer

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Eileen's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Eileen Spicer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more