Charles E. Spencer

Charles E. Spencer, 65, of Baldwinsville, passed away Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of West Genesee High School. He loved classic cars, golfing, fishing, and playing the guitar. A friend of Bill W. for 20 years, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Charles was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Eleanor Spencer; and siblings, Margaret Sherwood, Frank Spencer, and Edward Spencer.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, the former Suzanne Voumard; sons, Ian (Michelle) and Shane (Maggie) Spencer; grandchildren, Bailey, Ian Jr., Cullen, and Maeve Spencer, and Kassandra (Matthew) Race; great-grandchild, Ivy Race; sisters, Dorothy (Bill Long) Graulich and Eleanor Hill; brother-in-law, Phillip Sherwood and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends may call -Monday, April 18 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse. Charles will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.