Sharon Spencer, after a long battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, on October 2, 1949, she is survived by her loving partner of twenty-three years, Brigido Galvan (Pancho); her siblings, Tom Spencer, Ruthie Olley, and Laurie Spencer. She was also a loving aunt to her nieces Charlotte, Rachel, Pamela, Sally, and Amy and her nephew Kris.
Sharon’s journey included a forty-year career as an elementary school teacher. Her love of life was one of enthusiasm, generosity, and sense of humour, not only for her students and colleagues but for family and friends too.
Her love of travelling took her to Europe, North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She loved salsa dancing and was very good at it.
We will all miss Sharon deeply.
A Celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at Beechwood Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa on Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm, with memorial tributes to begin at 1:15pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Parkinson Canada: https://www.parkinson.ca/get-involved/ Or Myeloma Canada: https://myeloma.ca/get-involved/
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