It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Myrton Spence of Shemogue N.B. on March 6, 2018 at the age of 85 at the Dr. Georges-L-DuMont Hospital, Moncton.

Born September 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Prescotte and Lily (Burgess) Spence of Shemogue, N.B.

In life Myrton worked as a Mechanic and then a Fisherman. In his later years he loved working on old tractors in his garage and also had a love for old cars.  He also loved working with his tractor on his property and having coffee with friends at his house. He always made funny and witty remarks even at the end when he was very sick at the hospital.

He will be dearly missed by his Sister; Ida Bourque as well as all his nieces, nephews and close friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers Hansen Spence and Edward Spence.

In Keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation.  A funeral Service will be held at the Port Elgin United Church on March 23, at 2:00 pm with a gathering of family and friends at his house in Shemogue afterward.

Any donations will be forwarded to the Lung Association in memory of Myrton.

Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the professional care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (506-364-1300).

Condolences and sharing of memories may be sent to the family by visiting Myrton's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.