Carmen Spence

On June 19, 2023, Carmen Spence nee Ashley passed away at the age of 91 after a brief illness. Affectionately called grandma Carm, she was loved by many because of her kind, warm and giving nature. She was the epitome of a nurturer, and she embraced every person/child she met and cared for everyone with open arms. Carmen was born in Manchester, Jamaica and at an early age made her home in Kingston until she immigrated to Canada where she passed. She was the mother of six children three of whom predeceased her, son Earl, and daughters Marlyn and Arlene. She is survived by daughters Marcia and Margaret and son Mark. Carmen leaves behind four sisters, twenty grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews dear to her heart and other extended families.

A visitation will be held at McEvoy Shield Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road on Monday, July 10, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Her funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Apostolic Church 3347 McCarthy Road on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Her service may be viewed live or for replay at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/76783. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Cemetery 2500 Baseline Road. Her burial may be viewed live or for replay at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/76784.