It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Terrance Spence, husband to Joyce Spence, which occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital at the age of 73.
Bro. Terry was born in 1951 in Bathurst, the son of Melvin and Mae (Goodwin) Spence. Besides his wife, he leaves behind his daughter, Amber (David) Huezo of Whitby, Ontario.; Grandson, Owen Huezo; two siblings: Doris (Kenneth) Alexander of Bathurst and Harvey (Julie) Spence of Big River; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and three sisters: Marjorie, Lois, and Donna.
Bro. Terrance retired from NB Power, after 40 years, as a power line designer. He was active in his community through Crime Stoppers; the Herman J. Good, VC Br. 18; Royal Canadian Legion; Lodge St. John, No. 27, F-AM; the Eastern Star; Luxor Shrine Scottish Rite; and was an active member of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church. An active Shriner, Terrance’s passion was supporting the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Montreal and their related charities.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 2nd from 2-4p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
A Legion Service will be held from the Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. A >b>Masonic Service later at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday evening and followed by the Eastern Star Service.
The Funeral service will be held on Thurs. July 3rd at 11a.m. from Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel. Internment will be Friday in Port Elgin.
Donations in memory of Terrance may be made to The Shriners Transportation fund, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Memorial Fund, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Sister Joyce and the family would like to thank the EMS, Emergency Department of the Chaleur Regional Hospital and the Police Force for their heroic efforts.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home, Bathurst, N.B (www.elhatton.com).