John Donald "Donnie" Spears
1931 - 2016
John Donald "Donnie" Spears
Burial Information
Burial Time
Private Family Interment
Burial Location
Terrace Hill Cemetery, Kaulback Street, Truro
Requested Charity
SPCA
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John Donald "Donnie" Spears – 85, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Elroy and Bertha (MacLean) Spears.

Donnie worked at Canada Post for 36 years and retired as Finance Supervisor. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 112 for 60 years and a Shriner for 12 years. He loved playing cards, especially 45s and tending to his vegetable garden.

Donnie is survived by his son, John Jr. (Lisa Tower), Truro; grandchildren, Brett Spears, Calgary, Alberta; Nicole Spears (Ian Blaikie), Halifax; Casey Spears, Lower Truro; great granddaughters, Ava, Carter. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Joyce Mae "Dodie" Spears; brother, Elroy in infancy. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Cedarstone Enhanced Care, especially Purdy Lane, for your care and support.

Private family interment will be held in Terrace Hill Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Donnie’s memory to SPCA are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Donnie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

John Donald "Donnie" Spears