It is with heavy hearts, the family of Marilyn “Joy” (Sheridan) Spence, loving wife of Donald Spence, announces her passing which occurred on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Myrtle (Horne) Sheridan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Joan Cameron, Judy Withrow and Jackie Sheridan, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Victor and Ruth.

Along with her husband of 62 years, Don, she is survived by her children Mitch (Jan), Scott (Brenda Carr), Pam Quilty (Walter) and Brock (Nicole Herbert); grandchildren Tyler Carr (Jenna), Amy Spence, Lauren Quilty and Liam Quilty; brothers-in-law Don Cameron, Lew Withrow and Robert Spence (Phyllis); sister-in-law Linda Jardine (Red); special lifelong neighbors Verna Wood and Jean Kimpinski; many nieces and nephews.

Joy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was an avid bowler and bridge player for over 40 years. She loved to garden, and her gardens were the envy of the neighborhood.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Emergency Department and Unit 3 for their care of Joy, especially Nancy.

Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home, with a visitation on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:30 – 1:30 followed by her funeral service. Donations in memory of Joy may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation.