Robert J. Spencer, of Reading, formerly of Medford, died suddenly Tuesday at the Whidden Memorial Hospital. He was 60.
Mr. Spencer was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford High with the class of 1965. He served with the Metropolitan District Commission Police until 1986. Untill his retirement he worked in the waste management industry.
He was the beloved husband of Elaine F. (Vestute) Spencer. He was a devoted father to David Spencer and his wife Beth of Methuen, Carrie Spencer of Methuen, Kenneth Spencer of Manchester, NH. He was a loving grandfather to Kieth, Amanda, Zachary, Nicholas and Aslan. He was the dear son of Joyce (Stamatopoulos) and the late James Spencer. He was a dear brother to John of Lynnfield, Paul of Tewksbury and James of Malden. He was the son-in-law of Marie Vestute of Winchester and great-great nephew of Helen Zoutanos.
A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Monday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Sunday from 3 thru 8. Burial will follow at Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.