Elsie May Spencer (17 May 1928 - 5 Oct 2025)

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Location
Seven Hills Crematorium Felixstowe Road Nacton IP10 0FG
Date
3rd Nov 2025
Time
12.45pm
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In loving memory of Elsie May Spencer who sadly passed away on 5th October 2025, aged 97 years.

Elsie was born in Lavenham Suffolk, in 1928, she was one of a twin. She also had 2 other brothers, tragically her mother passed away when Elsie was young, her father placed her in Dr Barnardo's children’s home, which Elsie loved and didn’t want to leave when her farther cam to collect her and take her home.
In her younger years she worked in a factory making undergarments for the military, she would ride her bike and hear the doodle bugs coming and she would say out loud “don’t stop, don’t stop!”
She met a local lad who she later married and had 2 children.
She then met another lad who she married and moved and settled in Luton, she then had 5 more children, and she worked as a cook in the Beverly hotel which she really enjoyed.
She then retired to Morecambe, when her husband passed away, she met a local gentle man who became her companion, they later married.
After a few years her husband passed, she decided she wanted to come home to Suffolk, she moved back to partridge court where she made some great friends and enjoyed an active social life, which gave her lots of laughs and smiles.
She leaves behind a big family, of Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great, Great, Grandchildren, who will miss her deeply

Alan Crabtree donated £40 in memory of Elsie

Wish you well mum. 💕

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Today Friday 14 November 2025 a wonderful, caring, loving Mum, Nana, Great Nana & Great, Great Nana & to others known as Elsie. Elsie May is now in her final resting place and we all miss her deeply and always be in our hearts. We all will always love you💕

Today Friday 14 November 2025 a wonderful, caring, loving Mum, Nana, Great Nana & Great, Great Nana & to others known as Elsie. Elsie May is now in her final resting place and we all miss her deeply and always be in our hearts. We all will always love you💕

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    Posted by Jo on 16/11/2025 Report abuse
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Stephen Carr donated £20 in memory of Elsie

I only knew Elsie for 18 months but she was fun loving and enjoyed coming to the small club we had in Partridge Court and having a laugh. she will be missed by all of us.
Rest in peace Elsie.
Love Steve.

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Jo Crabtree donated £50 in memory of Elsie
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Angela Messenger donated £30 in memory of Elsie

Thanks for the laughs lovely lady. Rest in peace. Love Angela and Reg

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Chantelle Emanuel posted a picture
Heartbroken yet content in the knowledge you are at peace. So many memories to hold close and be grateful for, our Queen Bee 🐝 x

Heartbroken yet content in the knowledge you are at peace. So many memories to hold close and be grateful for, our Queen Bee 🐝 x

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  • Mum, Nana, Great Nana, Great, Great Nana was there for everyone.💕

    Posted by Alan on 31/10/2025 Report abuse
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Nana we always loved coming to see you. We will all miss you so much. Until we meet again x x

Nana we always loved coming to see you. We will all miss you so much. Until we meet again x x

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  • Broken hearted but, wishing Mum is now happily reunited with those family members that have passed before Mum’s passing. 💕

    Posted by Alan on 24/10/2025 Report abuse
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She Is Gone

She Is Gone" by David Harkins You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared

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    Posted by Danielle on 22/10/2025 Report abuse
  • Mum loved to dance and age was not going to stop mum from dancing. 💃

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Our hearts hold countless memories of you Nana-your gentle voice, your laughter, and the warmth you brought into every moment. You were and still are our source of comfort and strength. Though you are no longer with us, your memory will forever remain a cherished part of our lives.

Our hearts hold countless memories of you Nana-your gentle voice, your laughter, and the warmth you brought into every moment. You were and still are our source of comfort and strength. Though you are no longer with us, your memory will forever remain a cherished part of our lives.

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  • 😍🥹 the swimming pool at Claremont 💖💕

    Posted by Danielle on 20/10/2025 Report abuse
  • Thou mum despised water, never took to swimming but, in mums own way, encourage others to take to water and become swimmers.

    Posted by Alan on 22/10/2025 Report abuse
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Fridays just aren't the same without you, your cheeky giggle,our fish n chips by the sea, & all the laughter. I feel honoured to have held your hand & say goodbye. I think of you every day & smile at the mischief you're up to now ❤️

Fridays just aren't the same without you, your cheeky giggle,our fish n chips by the sea, & all the laughter. I feel honoured to have held your hand & say goodbye. I think of you every day & smile at the mischief you're up to now ❤️

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  • ❤️

    Posted by Susan on 20/10/2025 Report abuse
  • Mum’s favourite day of the week. Going to the beach hut. Mum use to tell me. 🐳

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Sooooo many gorgeous memories with my Elsie May. How lucky were we to have you in our lives for all of your years 🥰❤️🦢

Sooooo many gorgeous memories with my Elsie May. How lucky were we to have you in our lives for all of your years 🥰❤️🦢

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  • The flower garden with the swans. Mum’s favourite part off the garden. 🦋

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Memories we made, became extra special, when you made them with your great grandchildren. Jacob hadn’t forgotten your bet, he said but that’s okay , and your china doll does have the blonde hair and blue eyes you said she would. Best last memory 🥰

Memories we made, became extra special, when you made them with your great grandchildren. Jacob hadn’t forgotten your bet, he said but that’s okay , and your china doll does have the blonde hair and blue eyes you said she would. Best last memory 🥰

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  • Mum always loved being around her children, grandchildren and Great grandchildren. They gave mum sadness ,happiness and loving but, mum love us all. 💕

    Posted by Alan on 20/10/2025 Report abuse
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I stand, deeply broken hearted of Mums passing and I say, “ Mum, I will always hold my head high and with a smile of being proud of you being my loving, caring devoted Mother. Mum, I will always love you.”

I stand, deeply broken hearted of Mums passing and I say, “ Mum, I will always hold my head high and with a smile of being proud of you being my loving, caring devoted Mother. Mum, I will always love you.”

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Karan Crabtree donated £10 in memory of Elsie
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Never underestimate the difference you made and the lives You touched Forever in our hearts

Never underestimate the difference you made and the lives You touched Forever in our hearts

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  • “You enjoy yourself pet” in nannas voice 😘

    Posted by Danielle on 20/10/2025 Report abuse
  • Mum would say “live for today and enjoy it”💕

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