Edgar "Ed" Lawrence Spencer

Spencer, Edgar Lawrence “Ed”, age 94 of Halifax, passed away on March 26, 2015. It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that I announce the loss of my dear husband and best friend, Edgar. Born in Kentville NS, Sept. 6, 1920, Edgar was the only child of Lawrence Edgar and Emma Sophia (Corbin) Spencer. He graduated from Kings County Academy in 1937 at the age of 17 and lived with his Aunt Cecelia (Corbin) O’Hara in Halifax until he found permanent employment. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having joined the Navy in 1940 and served until 1945. Later he became a partner in a printing business (Halcraft Printing) with the late Leo Arkelian for the next 23 years. Edgar partook in many sports including hunting and fishing which he enjoyed dearly. (He was also a member of a number of bowling leagues over the years.) A member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #162) in Lower Sackville for many years, Edgar spent many enjoyable times there. He traveled widely, including volunteering for three months in Lagos, Nigeria (with CESO) and related many interesting stories. He is survived by his wife, Anne B. (Currie); his only son, Lawrence Richard (Moira), Fall River; two grandchildren, Brad (Joanne) Spencer, Hammonds Plains; Dr. Lesley (Rohit) Spencer, Ottawa and three stepsons, Joseph (Joan) Currie, Second Peninsula; John (Carolyn) Currie, Middleton; and Peter (Pauline) Currie, Dartmouth; two great grandchildren, Robin Spencer (14 months) and Navin Saxena (21 months). Besides his parents, Edgar was predeceased by his first wife, Edna Pearl (Whitford). Cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service in Garden Pavilion, Cameron Hall, 114 Fairfax Dr. Halifax on Friday, April 3 at 2 pm followed by a reception. A private burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.