Terry (Threasa) Marie Spence
January 14th, 2021
It is with shock and sadness that I announce the passing of my sister Terry (Threasa) Spence on January 14, 2021.
Terry was born in Nova Scotia, where our Dad had been stationed in the Navy. Once his service was concluded the family of 3 moved back to Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Once I came along the family moved to Regina where Terry would become infamous in many circles.
Terry was predeceased by our grandparents on both sides and by our parents Veronica (Ronnie) and Howard Spence. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister Sheryl Spence (Ken Ledoux) and Sheryl’s children Amanda, Murray, Brian, and Tina and their families; as well as her very special friend Marcel Patoine; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and her incredible extensive extended family. Terry maintained close relationships with friends (sisters really) that she met (kidnapped) starting in kindergarten.
Our mother would often say that Terry could talk to a statue and it would eventually talk back. She was a no holds barred kind of person. You always knew where she stood on an issue...she told you. Where you stood?...she told you that too. She told you things you never wanted or needed to know, and when she was finished...her laughter cleansed your ears (sometimes).
Stories of her escapades are legendary and should be used as cautionary tales in most circles but it was a badge of honor to be able to say that you were there when it happened.
Life tossed her some curveballs but she always managed to swing at the right time. She jumped on board when SaskTel offered her a job and she enjoyed a 30+ year career making even more extended family and having even crazier escapades.
Terry left us all too soon and with so much left undone. She still had trips to take, people to shock and new friends to make.
As per Terry’s request, no funeral service will be held.
In her memory please donate to the charity of your choice, pet all the fur-babies you can, talk to people you’ve never met and live your lives to the fullest extent. She will be watching and cheering you on.
A video tribute for Terry can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYAlCK7lpks&feature=youtu.be
Messages:
I'm saddened to hear of Terry's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Terry during my career at SaskTel. I remember Terry for her bright smile, her hilarious stories, and her many crazy costumes (especially the Easter bunny). She had a wonderful sense of humour and was a great work mate. My deepest condolences to Terry’s family and Marcel. Rest in Peace Terry, you will be missed.
Sheryl I am very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of meeting Terry and found her to be such a happy person. Condolences to you and your family!
Condolences to Terry’s family. I got to know her when I started working in CSG. She was a bright ray of sunshine and will be missed by many. Heaven has gained another angel.
To Terry's Family and Friends I will miss her personality and friendly nature and her laugh i met her during my career at Sasktel of 31 years. Good memories will carry you thru this difficult time
Sheryl, we just couldn’t believe it when we heard of Terry’s passing. She was such a wonderful soul that brought smiles and gut busting laughter to so many of us. We had such a wonderful time working and socializing with Terry and will cherish those memories of all the fun we had. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sheryl I am so sorry for your loss. Terry’s love and laughter will be missed by many. Including her avocado dip! She is making the place a party wherever she is and ensuring everyone has a good time and fabulous pedicures. Miss you girl.
I had to phone my sister to say is it really true. Terry could take any situation, and find the humor in it. You were always in a better place when you left her presence. She brought light to the world. I was blessed to have known her.
I'm sadden to hear of Terry's passing. I worked with Terry many years ago and still remember the laughs and her infectious smile. What a beautiful write up and video. Sure does bring back memories doesn't it. My heart felt condolences, Sheryl and family.
Sheryl, it's so unfortunate to suddenly have that infectious laughter silenced and her bright as the sun smile gone. Take care in knowing Terry's is free of pain and sorrow. May you, your family and Marcel be comforted in knowing many prayers are with you all.
I had the honors of knowing Terry and I will always remember how kind and forgiving Terry was. I cant say i ever seen Terry without a smile on her face. She had a beautiful smile and a heart like hers is so rare to find these days. Watch over the ones you leave behind Terry and i will miss you till we meet again my friend.
Miss every minute of the last 32 years sweet heart!
I’m so saddened by the sudden passing of Terry. She was such a wonderful gal. She was so much fun & I was lucky to know her. Terry will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
I am so saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Terry many times during our SaskTel years and each time was a joy. Terry had the best stories and a laugh that always brightened my day. You will be missed by all who knew you my friend. My deepest sympathy for Marcel and for Sheryl and family.
I am so sorry for all of Terry's family & friends...I spent some quality time with her in Jamaica and I will always remember it. We had lots of fun and lots of talks in the infinity pool...I am sad that we won't have the chance to do it again...she is already missed. She was very bright light and the world has become slightly darker since she left it.
I had the pleasure of knowing Terry for a number of years in my role as MARTENS Support. We would always chat briefly in the mall on breaks when we ran into each other. I considered her my friend....RIP Terry - Gone way too soon. My sincere condolences to the family. She will be missed.
To Terry's family, please accept my sincere sympathy on Terry's passing. She was a fun lady and I enjoyed working with her at SaskTel. Sheryl you did an awesome job on the write up for her and I am sure she would approve. Please keep all your memories close and know that many people care. Sincere Sympathy Deb Zlatarits
Our condolences to Terry’s family for her sudden loss, my wife and I having privilege to work with Terry for many years while back at SaskTel as we always remember Terry’s smile and laughter that brighten up our days. Rest In Peace Terry as we always loved and will remember you in our heart.
Terry will be missed by many! Terry was friends with my sister since they were just young girls. I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know terry as an adult she was such a kind person with a wonderful soul, and a sense of humor that was bigger than life. I will miss seeing her and I know my beautiful sister will miss her like crazy..
Our deepest sympathies to Terry's family and Marcel. Your sense of humor and upbeat personality will be missed. Rest in peace, Terry.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Terry; the comments from friends and family made me laugh and realize she never changed. Ok maybe she just got better.
So very sorry for all of Terry’s family and many many friends. I as well met Terry while working at SaskTel, and enjoyed those after work events at the Legion.
I was a Miller high school class mate of Terry’s! I have fond memories of her and I think she befriended everyone she met. She had such a infectious smile and she could always make you laugh. I was happy to have the opportunity to meet up with her briefly at High school reunion a few years back. I know how much she will be missed by all who knew her. Wishing her family and friends peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Terry you were one of a kind. I still can't believe you're gone. You just messaged me about being able to go home soon. How quickly life changes. You were a force of nature, a carefree soul with a truckers mouth and OMG I loved you for it. The world will never be the same but I guess they needed you upstairs to get some of them delinquents in line. Rest easy my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I worked with her at SaskTel. I remember her well. Her infectious laugh lit up the room. She was a fun person and a great work mate. Rest In Peace Terry. Gone but never forgotten
Sheryl so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. She was such a fun loving wonderful person. It always brightened our day with her jokes, one liners, and wonderful sense of humor. She will be deeply missed. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
I am so very sorry and heart broken over the loss of Terry. I recall many occasions where she and Marcel would enjoy Sunday brunch at my daughter Lori's place and how much she loved the doggies, even though they made her sneeze!! Terry was one of a kind and said it as she thought it. She was truly amazing and as much as she was a fun person she had the love and care in her as well. Take care precious girl and enjoy being back with your parents. Until we meet again, I can most definitely say that you are missed and loved by so many!!
I was sadden by the news of Terry's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her in SaskTel. She was always so upbeat and made everyone around her smile. Her sense of humor often brought either tears to my eyes or made me blush. You will be missed!
My heart broke along with so many others when we heard the devastating news. Since then, memories of Terry have dominated our thoughts and tears have flooded our eyes. I've enjoyed hearing and sharing funny stories over the past few days; a testament of the deep impact she had on so many people. My love goes out to all of Terry's family and friends who are coping with this difficult loss. Until we meet again my friend, stay gold.
My deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family. Terry was a kind and wonderful person who I had the pleasure to work with in my work team in SaskTel CSG group. Terry forged wonderful relationships with every person she met. She will truly be missed.
My deepest condolences to Terry’s family. I worked with her at SaskTel. She had a wonderful sense of humour and a beautiful smile that I will always remember. A beautiful soul gone way too soon.
Sheryl, My deepest condolences to you and your family. It always lifted my spirits when I ran into Terry at work. If you ended up on the elevator with her you were bound to laugh over something she said. She would brighten everyone's day with her humor. She was one special lady who will be missed by so many.
Oh Sheryl & the entire world fortunate enough to have ever met Terry. Those of us that had the pleasure of working with her were the most fortunate (in her adult years) as we'd see her daily. I adored Terry in every way. Her humor, her smile, her overall being. She will be missed by many. She will be missed by you & me! Rest in Peace dearest Terry. Love You
Our sincere condolences to all of Terry's family and friends. We both worked with Terry at SaskTel, she was a wonderful person to talk and laugh with.
Terry was loved by so many! She will always be remembered for her smile that lit up a room, and for a unique sense of humour like none other. Her stories could fill volumes of books! My condolences go out to all of Terry’s family and her close friends that were like sisters to her. She was a true diamond in the rough, and will be deeply missed!
I knew Terry over the years and she was always true to herself and did say what she had to say. She made me laugh a number of times over the years. I'm so sorry for your loss please take care and hang on to all of those great memories you have
Deepest condolences to Terry’s family and friends. She will be missed by many but leaves many of us with great memories until we meet again.
I am very sorry for you loss Sheryl. Terry’s laughter will always ring in my ears.
My heartfelt condolences Sheryl and family. I also worked with Terry for a short time at Sasktel in the CSG Dept. I am shocked at hearing of her passing! I too enjoyed chatting with her in her office when we had the time. She was such a nice person, she will be missed.
I worked with Terry many yrs ago at SaskTel and she was such a bright light of sunshine & laughter!! She was adorable through & through... heart of gold! So sad to hear this news... Terry will be missed!!
I worked with Terry off and on at SaskTel. I used to love sitting in her office talking to her. She could always make you smile, your mood was always better after talking to her. She will be missed.
I worked with Terry at Sasktel. Loved every minute of that time. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to all of her family. Take care of each other.
Terry I miss you so much. I hate this. I hope you and your mom and Dad and 100+ doggies are partying up there and watching us suckers down here. I’m glad to have a beautiful, fun, amazing guardian angel to tell me who I’m allowed to talk to love you Terry ❤️
Sheryl, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Terry was truly one of a kind. She and my sister were friends in the 90’s. One thing I could remember about Terry was her crazy sense of humour and ability to make someone laugh. She and my sister are together again. I hope they are having as much fun as they did together years ago. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Such a tremendous loss!!!
I too mourn the loss of terry Gone too soon Her smile , her energy Working with her was fun This world just lost a great person
Sheryl I am so very sorry for your loss. It’s funny when you were talking about her saying what she thinks and you do too. I remember that on a certain bus trip we went on many years ago when I had the pleasure of meeting both of you amazing women. Hold tight your friends and family close we all love you.
My funny and special friend. Please smile down on me as I know you are wrapped in the arms of your precious mom and dad that you loved dearly. Rest now that you are pain free. I will keep you close to me in my heart. Love you, Chester hahaha as you would say. Cory!
Sheryl, I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news. My condolences to you and your family. I met Terry in 1994 when she was an 'in charge' at the call centre in Regina under Bruce Crump. We had fun back then and then lots of chuckles more recently in the halls of head office. She is missed greatly.