Louise Spearing

In the early hours of June 10, 2013, Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born in St. Eleanors, P.E.I., the youngest of 7 children, and raised on the family farm near Summerside, P.E.I. Mom left home in the mid - 1940s, moving to Sidney, B.C. with sister Lillian and their mother, Elizabeth. She obtained a job in Sidney and there she met her future husband, Albert (Bert) Spearing. They married in 1949, raised 3 children, and were together for almost 44 years until Berts passing in 1993. After Dads passing, Mom lived on in the family house for another 15 years, tending her garden and living a quiet, private life. In her heyday, Mom was a nurse at Grant Manor and Gorge Road Hospital. She truly loved her role as nurse and caregiver to those in need. Mom was kind and generous in nature, quiet and humble. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bert, parents Fred and Elizabeth Compton, 5 sisters and 1 brother; Louise is survived by her son Derek (Judy), daughters Shannon Spearing and Heather Cane (Stephen Brown), and many dear nieces and nephews. Louise was a good mother who loved her family unconditionally and we will miss her gentle presence in our lives. Our family is grateful to the wonderful staff at Mt. Edwards Court who provided Louise with compassionate care and support and who gave Mom lots of kisses and hugs to make her feel safe and loved. Thanks especially to the exceptional nurses on the 2nd floor: Sabina, Sarah, Carol, Lynn, (and many others), Health Care Aides: Brenda, Offelia, Jocelyn, Dawn, Cody, (and again, many others), who were so kind and gentle with Mom. A thank you, also, to Daylene in the Business Office, to Bill for his gift of music, to Dietary staff who kept Mom well fed and healthy to the end of her days. Thank you, also, to Louises longtime family physician, Dr. L. Patry, and more recently, Dr. B. Winsby. To honour Louises final wishes, a simple graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 14th at Hatley Memorial Gardens, (Garden of Gethsemane), (2050 Sooke Road), where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Bert, whom Mom always said, was a good man. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. To leave a condolence, please click above on condolence.