Obituary of Gerald Albert Spooner

Gerry passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 3, 1931 to Albert and Margaret Spooner and grew up in Lake Alma SK. He spent his younger years working on the highways and at various other jobs, eventually settling in Regina. Gerry worked at the Regina Correctional Centre for a while but his career was with General Motors. In retirement, Gerry worked at Harvard Broadcasting and volunteered at Blessed Sacrament RC Church.

Gerry was an avid sports fan and participated in many, either playing, coaching, umping or organizing. He loved watching curling, football, baseball, hockey and meeting up with the guys for coffee. He knew people from all over the province and subscribed to several newspapers to stay up on community news.  

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Murray; and sister Shirley Carswell. Gerry leaves to mourn, his daughter Colleen (Joe) Boyer and her children Taylor, Hayley, Zoie and Seth; his chosen Dundas children Rick, Reiny and Rhonda and their families; his step-daughter Michele (Shane) Fairman and her family; special granddaughter Jennifer (Jordan) Moffatt and  family; sister Sally Hogan, Sean, Erin (Clay) and their families; Shirley Carswell’s children Cam, Kendra (Stan) Oshust, Kelly Ann (Bob) Schad, Kevin (Patricia), Perry (Kathy), Marcie and their families and many special friends.

Due to Covid 19 there will be no funeral service. A graveside service will be held at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tribune, SK. The Allan Blair Cancer Centre became a big part of Gerry’s life and he spent a lot of time there undergoing treatments and making new friends.  Friends so wishing, may make donations in his memory to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 7T1 or to St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Box 127, Tribune, SK, S0C 2M0. Gerry was a devout Christian and  masses said in his memory would be appropriate.  Relatives and friends may reach out to the family by visiting Gerry’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com and let them know you are thinking of them during this difficult time.