Jimmy passed away peacefully in his sleep at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital on December 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife and trusted partner, Mary, after 65 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son, Gerald (Elizabeth); daughter, Christine and grandchildren, Arran and Breanna. He will also be missed by his sisters, Rose, Mary and Kathleen and their families and his brother, Charles.
Since emigrating to Canada in 1967, he followed his love of soccer as a director and board member of L.I.Y.S.A./V.I.S.L.B.C. Youth, BC Soccer and the CSA. Many friends and acquaintances will miss the hospitality and dedication Jimmy brought to all his endeavours in soccer and in his time with the public service. After retiring, Jimmy continued to indulge his love of golf and travel with Mary to many places in the UK and Europe always in pursuit of the best cream cake.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Mike Miles and the caregivers and volunteers at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for all their part in making Jimmy’s days comfortable and fulfilling.
A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Blanshard at View Street in Victoria on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 12 Noon with a reception to follow.
Jimmy’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A9.
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My condolences to The Spencer Family. I met Jimmy through soccer as most did! He was a true Gentleman and a true Ambassador for the Sport of Soccer! I met with Jim many a time through the Disciplinary Board! Many a good laugh was had! Thank you my Friend for all you’ve done for our Community and Province! May you Rest In Peace, Jim and my deepest sympathy the Family! J
Let it be known , Jim was a Great Person ! God Bless you all, Gerry Lister
I was saddened to hear of Jim’s death. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him. The time and energy he put into the Condo at 1121 Oscar was greatly appreciated. His sense of humour got us through many hard times. My sincere condolences go to Mary and the Family during this time.
Blessings to you all.
I was very sad to hear of Jimmy Spencer’s passing. He was one of the great characters in Island soccer and certainly left a profound mark on the Victoria sports community. Besides promoting the game as a volunteer and soccer executive, Jimmy also provided colour commentary of first-division matchups on local cable. With George Smith doing the play-by-play, Jimmy would chime in with his Scottish accent, delivering lines like “that was a real cracker”! During my years at CHEK TV I frequently chatted with Jimmy at Royal Athletic Park and always found him enthusiastic and well informed. He was a wonderful sports ambassador and a good friend and mentor to many people through the years. Jimmy’s is a legacy of dedication and excellence! My sincere condolences to the Spencer family.
Mary and Rose I know how much you will miss Jimmy. He was indeed a wonderful caring man. He help us out by becoming our President of Saint Vincent the Paul our conference was such a close family when Mary and Jim took us under their wing. He lived a good life and made this world a better place.
Sincere condolences to Mary and the family at this very sad time.
Philip and Joy Spearman.
We are very saddened to learn of Jimmy’s passing.
A first class gentleman, we are grateful our paths crossed in Life.
Thankfully our memories live on forever.
Our Sincere Sympathy to you Mary and all the Family.
John and Marilyn
Mary, my condolences to you and your family. Remember all the good times you and Jimmy have spent throughout the many years together.Memories are like flowers. Gather them all together and you will have a lovely bouquet.
Take care.
Dorothy Adam
(Eaton’s cash office)
Dear Mary, My condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed working with Jimmy on the Greater Victoria Sports Celebrity dinner committee for so many years. He was a great chairman and had a great wit. He knew how to do things right and professionally. It was a joy sharing the annual dinner events with him. I hope he meets with Alex and Pat Burns and has a good laugh with them.
What an awesome trio they were together. Miss them lots. I was lucky to work with such a good guy.
Dear Mrs. Spencer (Mary), I was hurt and saddened to read about your husband’s passing. As an impressionable 16 year old soccer player, even I could recognize a true gentleman and lover of the beautiful game. For me, Mr. Spencer was an integral part of Tour Team 1973 and I felt awkward when I heard he had decided to leave the team just as we were about to depart. As the years went by I saw him at soccer venues all around the city with his charming smile and easy manner. He never forgot us and I will never forget him. I am so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Jim de Goede.
Dear Spencer Family, our dad Jack Metcalfe always spoke highly of Jimmy Spencer as the two of them worked many years supporting Victoria soccer, both juvenile and Sr. men’s. Dad always reminded me of how much he respected Jim Spencer for all the volunteer hours he put towards soccer in Victoria!
Scotland’s loss was Victoria’s gain back in 1967. Thx Jimmy! Cheers the Metcalfe’s