Obituary of Derek Spencer

Peacefully, surrounded in the love of his family, at University Hospital, on Friday, January 23rd, 2015, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving Dad of Lori (David) Hall and Dalton (Marcia) Spencer, and step-dad of Deborah (Barry) Hass and Amanda Williams (Jason Spurgeon). Proud Grandad of Ryan Hall, Erin Hall (Rob Hill), Keenan Hall, Roland and Sasha Spencer. Special “Uncle Derek” to Julia and Jenna Hass and Madeleine and Rachael Williams, and Great-Grandad to Kaiden and Daniel Hall. Dear brother of Jean (Terry) Werge, and brother-in-law of Jennifer Selkirk and Barbara Burton (Ed Perfect). Will be sadly missed by niece Kerry (Garry) Cheetham, and their daughter Chelsea. Derek saw beauty some would ignore; his passion for nature, jazz, art and the love of his family will be treasured! A memorial reception will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., with remembrances at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Derek are asked to consider The Lung Association or the Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff of Emergency and 4th Floor at University Hospital for their exceptional care of Derek and their special attention to his family.