Birth Born on 1925 in River Philip, Cumberland Co., NS Death Died on May 12, 2017 in Amherst, Cumberland Co., NS Buried in River Philip United Church Cemetery in River Philip, Cumberland Co., NS Marriages KEIVER, Gwendolyn F. (Bonnie) Children SPENCER, Brent SPENCER, Laurel Notes Obituary: The death of Frederick Earl Spencer in his 92nd year of River Philip occurred at the Cumberland Regional Hospital on May 12,2017. A lifelong and very proud resident of River Philip, Fred was the son of the late Trueman and Gertrude(Patriquin) Spencer. Fred is survived by his wife of 61 years Bonnie (Keiver),son Brent(Helen) of Riverview NB, daughter Laurel(Gil)Giles of Moncton NB, two granddaughters Jana and Courtney Giles of Moncton, a sister Doris(late Vaughn) Smith of Dartmouth, a sister in law Marie Spencer of Shelburne and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents' Fred was predeceased by brothers Edwin and Layton and sisters Jean and Ella. Fred first with his father and then with Bonnie owned and operated Spencer's General Store in River Philip for over 50 years. The store for many years served as the focal point of the community and Fred enjoyed the company of thousands of people he met over the years while serving the public. He also served as postmaster in River Philip for many years, retiring from both positions in 1990. Fred served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War Two aboard the minesweeper HMCS Blairmore. Active in the Community, Fred was a member of the Masonic lodge in River Philip and had recently been awarded his 70 year membership pin. Fred was also a former officer of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. Fred served for many years as an elder, steward and treasurer for the River Philip United Church and was a long time member of Branch #36 Royal Canadian Legion in Oxford. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen's Funeral Home of Oxford Nova Scotia. There will be no visitation or public service. Burial will be in the River Philip United Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the River Philip United Church cemetery fund or to the charity of one's choice. Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Fred's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca Occupation: OwnerOperator Spencer's General Store River Philip Military Service: WW2 RCN Sources Funeral Home: Allen's Funeral Home Oxford,NS Obituary May 2017