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Bruce SPENCER Obituary

1938 - 2025
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joan, (and late husband of Judi). Loved and loving father of Jackie, Geoff and Kelsey, Rachel and Steve. Loved stepfather of Mike and Cara, Wal and Jubes, Christine and Sam, Graeme and Eva. Loved Grandpa Bruce to Anthony, David, Britt, Tilly, Hunter-Laura, Georgia, Saffron, Caius, Macsen, Cohan, Sophia, Makayla, Alani, Finley and Amalka.
Join us in celebrating Bruce's life at Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 4th September 2025, at 10.30am. Messages to the Spencer family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Jenny and David Hercock

September 16, 2025

Dear Joan

David and I are so very sad to hear of Bruce's passing. We are so sorry we didn't know until yesterday or, of course, we would have come to his funeral.
I feel really sad that society has developed in the way it has and unless you make the effort to keep up with everyone you miss some of these very important occurrences. It seems as though once we were a caring village and now those days have gone. There is so much distance and division.
We send you our sincere condolences on your loss of a very special man. May wonderful memories sustain you and may your loved ones support you in your grief.
Once again, I am so sorry we didn't know. We have had some enjoyable times together and we both admired you and Bruce, remembering your battle with breast cancer and your fighting that with vigour tenacity.

Love, Jenny and David Hercock xx

Heather & Bruce Dilks

September 4, 2025

To Geoff, Kelsey, Britt & Tilly,
Our thoughts are with you all and your Mum at this very sad time. We are thinking of you.
Heather & Bruce Dilks

Orsborns

September 3, 2025

Sympathy to Joan and
Family. Bruce was a great community Man and served our community well
we appreciated the help he gave us
R I P from Margaret and Harold Orsborn,

Donna Meehan

September 1, 2025

Hi Joan so sorry to hear your dearly loved husband has passed. All of us at Red Star are thinking of you. Take care. Regards Donna xx

Maureen & Jim

August 30, 2025

To Joan & Family. All our love and sympathy at this very sad time. We will always remember the special family holidays and times spent together. Maureen & Jim

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