Obituary of James Spicer

69, Harbourville, Kings Co., formerly of Berwick, Kings Co. passed away in his sleep on Monday November 3, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Maurice and Mabel Spicer (of Berwick). Stewart had spent three years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a former associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch # 69, Berwick. He had worked at Berwick Bakery, Boylans Red & White Store and worked as a meat cutter at Larsens Packers Ltd., Berwick. Stewart was a veteran member of the Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department, and had coached the Berwick Fire Department Hockey Team. He loved the Bay of Fundy and to be on the water. Stewart and Donna were happy to return to the Bay area to live in later years. He along with Keith Durno helped to build Greg Hamilton's Seafood Lobster Pound. Stewart ran the lobster pound there prior to his illness. He was an avid hunter, loved to fish and travel. Surviving are his wife, Donna (Dorey) Spicer, Harbourville; sons, Dale (Janice), Shane (Gail) and Troy (Heather) Spicer; grandchildren, Devon, Justine, Jessica, Briana & Jeremy, all of Berwick. He loved all his family and had a very close relationship with them. Also surviving are brothers, Gregg Spicer, Edmonton, Alberta; Allan (Hallie) Spicer, Iowa; Mark (Leslie) Spicer, Berwick; sister, Dale Morrow, Truro; brothers-in-law, Rod (Lois) Dorey; Terry (Stephanie) Hiltz, all of Berwick; Carman (Lydia) Alride, Ont.; Gary (Muriel) Zwicker, Chester; uncle, Barry (Margaret) Spicer, Welsford; many nieces, nephews & cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Joy Spicer-Alride. In accordance with Stewarts wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family will host a reception in his memory at the Michelin Social Club, Waterville, Friday November 7, from 1-3 p.m. and all are welcome. Burial will take place in the Berwick Cemetery, at a later date. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to the W.K.M. Health Centre, Berwick, Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, Kentville, Harbourville Wharf Restoration Society or to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch. A special thank you from the family to Dr. Mercer, receptionist Angie & all the nurses. Funeral arrangements are under the care & direction of the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca