The death of Hanson Charles Spence, 74, of Shemogue, occurred on Monday, November 2, 2015.  Born in Shemogue, Hanson was a son of the late Prescott and Lily (Burgess) Spence.

Hanson had worked as a fisherman and truck driver.  He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting and camping.  He was a kind and loving man who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by three sons, Larry (Janice), Portage, NB; David (Joanne), Cap-Pele, NB and Ricky, Edmonton, AB; grandchildren, Nina Spence; Kelly Spence; Travis Spence, Krista Spence, and Brianna Callloway; great grandchildren, Hanson Spence and Abigail Spence; brothers, Edward (Alma), Shemogue, Myrton, Shemogue and a sister Ida Bourque, Shemogue.  

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter Brenda and a son Brian.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home.  A time of visitation will be held from their Port Elgin location, 3 West Main Street (538-2241), on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 7-9 pm.  A funeral mass will be held at St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Church, Shemogue on Friday at 10:30 am.  Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in memory of Hanson may be made to the family or directly to the funeral home to aid in the funeral expenses.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Hanson's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.