- SPENCE, Karen (nee Martin) Karen Spence, born April 16, 1968 in Kitchener, passed away on December 28, 2014, at Grand River Hospital. She is now resting peacefully with her eternal saviour Jesus Christ, after a difficult and courageous journey with breast cancer. Loving wife of Graham, dear mother of Ashley, Ryan and Charlene and fiance Ted Kim. Grandmother to Amelia Ferman and Leah Spence. She is also mourned by Graham's parents, George F. and Rose Spence, and sister, Carol and Gord Bird, and nephew Nick and niece Katie. Karen will also be mourned by her family: parents Edmund and Saloma Martin; along with her brothers, Earl (Tracey); Murray (Gail); Brian (Alicia); and sisters, Arlene Weber (Ron); Janice; Marilyn Martin (Henry); Joyce Brubacher (Richard); and Elaine Samis (John); along with nieces and nephews Nathan, Skylar, Isaiah, Dustyn, Abigail, Samuel, Haley, Jordan and Chase, along with the countless friends she made during her years on earth. She will be remembered for her great love and compassion for others. A funeral service is planned for Friday, January 2, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street, in Kitchener. In her memory, donations may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Ontario Cremation Services, Kitchener. www.ontariocremationservices.com
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