The death of Mary Elinor Spicer, age 74, wife of Dwaine Spicer, Springfield, NB, occurred January 28, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Mary was born July 7, 1942 in New Jerusalem, NB, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (Thompson) Laird. Mary is survived by her husband Dwaine; daughter Barbara (Doug) Spicer of Red Deer, AB; sons Kevin (Sheleen) Spicer of North Battleford, SK and Christopher Spicer of Red Deer, AB; 13 grandchildren Tom, Amanda, Douglas, Donald, Page, Eaden, Jarred, Avrie, Brooklin, Melissa, Kevin, Christopher, and Matthew; brother Jim Laird; sisters-in-law Lorna Fletcher Anna Strong and Mary Laird; brothers-in-law Donnie (Diane) Strong and Lewis (Holly) Strong; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Margaret, Betty and Loretta; brothers George, Donnie, Balfor, Allister, Bobby, and Winsor. Visitation will take place at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Service conducted by Rev. Bob Johnson, will be held from Sherwood’s Chapel at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Interment in Midland Cemetery will take place in the spring. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Extra Mural Fund or the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com.