Donald Stuart Spencer

Donald Stuart Spencer, born April 22nd, 1951, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Don passed away peacefully in his home in Calgary, Alberta on the morning of Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 70 years old, with the love of his life Maria and his loving daughter Jen at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Don is also survived by son Jeff, sister Evelyn, his sisters-in-law Lillian and Rosanna, Karen, brothers-in-law Rony, Giuseppe, Bob and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He is predeceased by his mother May, father Stewart, sister Carol and brother Rick.

Don spent his youth moving around Canada living on army bases with his family while his father Stewart served in the military, but he never forgot his East Coast roots and his love of being near the ocean. After a move to Calgary in his teen years Don put his roots down and met the love of his life Maria at 22 years old while they worked at the Holy Cross Hospital, they married five years later in June of 1978.

Don was tenderly known by his family for his love of life, family and friends and how he cherished his wife, Maria. Don had many passions and interests and was a delight to talk to as he eagerly shared stories and random facts about anything and everything. One of his biggest passions was his love of music, he was a drummer in his youth, and an avid music collector which always streamed through his house on great audio equipment. He loved cars, stereos, motorcycling with friends, gourmet cooking for his family, making wine and travel. In his younger years Don enjoyed fishing, camping, road trips and skiing. Later Don played golf and hockey, playing goalie until age 58. He was keenly interested in technology, history, European art and architecture and fixing all things. He was a real jack of all trades. Don’s great work ethic, sharp mind and knack for mechanics and technology led him to a fulfilling and successful 28-year career with Nortel where he worked as a Machinist, Programmer and later Process Engineer, including spending a few months living in Chicago and Mexico moving operating lines. After Nortel’s closing, he spent another 8 years in engineering audio equipment as a Manager at Solectron until his retirement.

Don will be lovingly remembered by all those that knew him for his zest for life. He was a kind, genuine guy, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

The Memorial will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel- 3220-4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, for family and friends on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:00AM.

In lieu of flowers we welcome donations to a cause for Cancer.

The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021, requires all individuals attending funeral services to provide COVID-19 proof of vaccination, or proof of a privately paid negative test result taken within 72 hours of service, or documentation of medical exemption.