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1930
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2015
Mary Spear Obituary
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Martin Cheney
November 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. May God bless you as you continue your walk through this life until that glorious resurrection.
Kathy Gaylor Potter
November 5, 2015
Uncle Tommy, You continue to be in our thoughts and hope the continued love and support from your family and friends gives you comfort. There was no one like Aunt Mary Francis and the California Gaylors have many wonderful memories of you both from Kinston to Williamsburg. We love you....
Billy Moore
November 4, 2015
Tommy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne Caroon Stapleford
November 4, 2015
Tommy, please accept my sympathy for your loss. It is hard to lose a spouse - trust in the Lord to see you through this difficult time and He will give you peace.
November 4, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
Pauline Haddock Hughes
Donna Meschke
November 4, 2015
As I remember Frances was a very nice and sweet person.I know she will be missed but she will be in the hearts of you and your family.
November 3, 2015
Tommy, Frances and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and family.
John Civils
November 3, 2015
Our sympathy and prayers go out to you, Tommy, and your family. She was one of my favorite classmates.
Bob Moore, Kinston, NC
Marjorie K. Moore, Kinston, NC
Lynn Woolard
November 3, 2015
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of Mary Francis.
Lynn and Jodie Woolard
Johnny Harvey
November 3, 2015
Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss. I share with Mary the love of beautiful antiques. I hope you and your family are doing well..
Jane Walter
November 3, 2015
Tommy, so sorry to hear of Mary Frances' passing. I remember how sweet she was when Herbie, Kay Johnson and I visited you both many years ago and you gave us the special tour of Williamsburg. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Bizzell Walter
Elizabeth Chantry
November 2, 2015
Tommy, My so enjoyed visiting with you and your wife on their frequent trips to Williamsburg. Your wife was a joy...so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers arewith you and yours
Teresa Ponziani
November 2, 2015
Tom, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. We all loved Mary Frances and will miss her very much. God bless you and your family.
George Tennille
November 2, 2015
Tommy & Will....
Sylvia and I loved Mary Frances and will miss her dearly. Her smile and warmth are some of our fondest memories. Our annual trips to Williamsburg were always special because of the time you all shared with us. We love you and hold you, along with all the Spears and Gaylors in a special place in our hearts. Fondly, Sylvia and George
Philip Bailey
November 1, 2015
Mr. Spear, It was sad to hear your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Spear family.
October 30, 2015
Dear Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Frances. She was always one of my favorite people at CW. My heart goes out to you and Will,Susan and your grand daughters. I am grateful that old friends keep me up on what is happening since we are in South Carolina.
God bless you all.
Love,
Carolyn Simpson
Jane Hanson
October 30, 2015
Tom, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife. Praying for you and your family and please know that you are loved by many... not only your family but your many friends and colleagues at CW. May the peace of God be with you.
Carson Hudson
October 29, 2015
Tom,
I just learned of your loss. I am so sorry, as I know you loved Mary Frances greatly. My wife and I are thinking of you, Will, and Susan.
Hart Haynes
October 26, 2015
Tom I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 26, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss Tom. God has called notherr of his Angels home.Becky Getkin
Chris Wright
October 26, 2015
Tom, I wish I could find words that would make this less painful for you, I would certainly speak them. I pray that you'll find them & please know you are in our warmest thoughts & prayers.
Michael Monaco
October 26, 2015
Tom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss, and we know that Mary Frances is beyond suffering, and at peace with the Lord.
Michael & Shari Monaco
Melissa Blank
October 26, 2015
Tom, my deepest sympathies for you and your family. I pray that God will carry you through this difficult time.
Karen Joyce
October 26, 2015
Tom, I am so sad to hear of the passing of your wife, life-long partner and friend and hope you know that your friends at CW are here for you!
Susan Pryor
October 26, 2015
Tom, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mary Frances was always so kind to me when I would see her in the Historic Area. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Edwards
October 26, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Frances. She was a delightful lady. Sending prayers for the family and especially to Tom.
Kris Brown
October 26, 2015
Tom, I will always remember Mary Francis. Her laugh, her smile, and her thoughtfulness, the way she decorated her house when you both lived on DoG Street. I know you treasure so many memories of your many adventures together. Tom, give yourself time to heal. We are all here for you. Kris Fox Brown (Kris Dippre) Williamsburg, Va.
Val Czerny
October 26, 2015
Mike and I are very sorry to hear about Mary Frances's passing. Our hearts are full, and we're praying for Tom and his family.
Ann Pilgrim
October 25, 2015
I am so sad for Tom and his family. Mary Frances was a sweet funny woman It was a pleasure to know her. She and Tom were and are very special to me.
James Jones
October 25, 2015
Tommy Sisley and I send our deepest sympathy to you and family.
Lyndsay Betts
October 25, 2015
My heart goes out to Mr. Spear and his family at this difficult time. Sending my deepest condolences.
Davis Byrd Longsworth
October 25, 2015
Mary Frances was a great and a faithful friend. Most of all she was more like a mother to me. I loved her much and love Tommy as a father. I am so very sad and very unhappy to hear of her death.My heart is hurting.I pray that she is at peace.My love to Tommy,Will and his family and to Mary Frances sisters. She was a grand lady.We had some good times together.eating mostly!
Ashley Meadows
October 25, 2015
May you rest in peace. I love you always
Georgia Ayscue
October 24, 2015
Our ensemble of friends and coworkers are all shocked and grieved to hear of the passing of Tom's dear wife and friend. I and we all wish Mr. Spear and the family peace and comfort at this time
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