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her smile and practical care. Her nephew Bruce John McPherson Amadio of Barrington, NJ,
Rodgers and her sons Murray and Larry Pratt on September 18, 2022, age 86. Born on August
shared the funeral service. 22, 1936, he was saved on November 17, 1963,
Chancy A. Spencer of Sherman, MI, age 89, during a time of remarkable visitation at gospel
went to meet his Savior on August 15, 2022. He meetings held by Lorne McBain and Eric Mc-
came to know Christ on July 22, 1956, shortly Cullough. John was marked by service to his
after serving his country in the army during the family and to the assembly. Whether it was the
Korean conflict. Soon after, Chancy married his arranging of chairs or the construction of the
lifelong companion of 65 years, Gertrude Joy present hall, he was always giving of himself.
Spencer. Through the ups and downs of self- He was a quiet and retiring man who spoke
employment and running a successful business, with his character and integrity. He served
he and Gertrude faithfully served the Christians as an overseer for many years until his health
in the Sherman assembly for those 65 years. prohibited his ability to carry out his role. John
He was a committed shepherd and overseer. leaves his wife of 65 years (Jane), two sons David
Chancy is survived by Gertrude; his children (Pat) and Douglas (Dawn), and one daughter
Jennifer (Ken) Puffer, Kay (Ken) Mack, David Debbie (Dan) Shutt, grandchildren, and great-
(Tammy), and Tom (Sandi); 10 grandchildren; grandchildren. Whose faith follow.
and 16 great-grandchildren. The large funeral Charles Thomas Stefl of Milton, GA, on Sep-
service was attended by friends, family and tember 28, 2022, age 87. Born February 19, 1935,
many from the community. The God-honoring he was saved at the age of 47 while speaking
service was taken by Tom Spencer, Dan Shutt, with the late Ben Sutton after a gospel meeting.
and Stu Thompson. For almost 23 years he practiced dentistry as a
Doreen Swindall of London, ON, on August Captain in the US Navy. After retirement, he
17, 2022, age 91. She was born on December set up his private practice, first in Oceanside,
2, 1930, and was saved in a house meeting at CA, and later in Middleton, MA. During off
Clinton, ON, in the home of brother Sam Mc- days he also taught students at USC first, and
Donald at the age of 23. Her life was not easy, then at Harvard. Initially he was in fellowship
but she witnessed to her three boys, who testi- in San Diego, CA, and later in Saugus, MA. In
fied of her steadfast faith in the Lord and her his practice, Dr. Stefl aided numerous believers
happy smile every day. Doreen was respected by means of his expert skill. He is survived by
by all that knew her, and 40 unsaved family, his wife Bernice (“Niece”), son Tim (Wavey),
neighbors and friends attended her funeral and three grandchildren (Olivia, Jordan and
service at the Highbury Avenue Gospel Hall. Luke). At the funeral service, touching words
Ross Parker spoke in the gospel, followed by spoken by his grandchildren indicated how
Phil Lampkin at the graveside. Her seat will be greatly loved he was and how greatly missed
empty and she will be missed. he will be.

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