Man Dies After Fall In Elevator Shaft
Eldon Spencer
Delivering At Store
GLACE BAY - Eldon Lyle Spencer, 45, prominent Homeville farmer, died in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax Tuesday evening a few hours after he fell into the elevator shaft at the Bob Guy IGA Store on Centre Avenue, New Aberdeen.
The accident happened about noon Tuesday when Mr. Spencer was delivering farm produce and vegetables at the store operated by Bob Guy. The elevator was at the second floor of the building as Mr. Spencer walked across the ground floor. He failed to notice the open elevator shaft and stumbled into the opening. He fell heavily to the concrete floor of the basement.
Removed to St. Joseph's Hospital by Curry's Ambulance Service, examination disclosed critical head and internal injuries. He was treated by Dr. Ronald Bedford and late Tuesday afternoon arrangements were made to airlift the victim to Halifax for treatment at the Victoria General.
Arrangements for the mercy flight were completed and the plane left the airport here about 4 p.m. News of his death was received shortly after his arrival in Halifax.
A native of Homeville Mr. Spencer was employed for the past 30 years on the large farm operated by his father W. Y. Spencer in that community. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the second world war and since his discharge was a member of the Port Morien Branch Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Homeville Baptist Church. -Cape Breton Post
He is survived by his wife, the former Elvira MacLean, four daughters Shirley, Ena, Sandra, Theresa, two sons, Mendel and George, all at home, his father William Y. Spencer, and a brother Fulton also at home. The victim and his family resided at his father's home.
The remains are due Thursday and will repose at his father's home. Interment will be made in the Homeville Baptist Cemetery.
Eldon Spencer
Delivering At Store
GLACE BAY - Eldon Lyle Spencer, 45, prominent Homeville farmer, died in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax Tuesday evening a few hours after he fell into the elevator shaft at the Bob Guy IGA Store on Centre Avenue, New Aberdeen.
The accident happened about noon Tuesday when Mr. Spencer was delivering farm produce and vegetables at the store operated by Bob Guy. The elevator was at the second floor of the building as Mr. Spencer walked across the ground floor. He failed to notice the open elevator shaft and stumbled into the opening. He fell heavily to the concrete floor of the basement.
Removed to St. Joseph's Hospital by Curry's Ambulance Service, examination disclosed critical head and internal injuries. He was treated by Dr. Ronald Bedford and late Tuesday afternoon arrangements were made to airlift the victim to Halifax for treatment at the Victoria General.
Arrangements for the mercy flight were completed and the plane left the airport here about 4 p.m. News of his death was received shortly after his arrival in Halifax.
A native of Homeville Mr. Spencer was employed for the past 30 years on the large farm operated by his father W. Y. Spencer in that community. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the second world war and since his discharge was a member of the Port Morien Branch Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Homeville Baptist Church. -Cape Breton Post
He is survived by his wife, the former Elvira MacLean, four daughters Shirley, Ena, Sandra, Theresa, two sons, Mendel and George, all at home, his father William Y. Spencer, and a brother Fulton also at home. The victim and his family resided at his father's home.
The remains are due Thursday and will repose at his father's home. Interment will be made in the Homeville Baptist Cemetery.
Man Dies After Fall In Elevator Shaft
Eldon Spencer
Delivering At Store
GLACE BAY - Eldon Lyle Spencer, 45, prominent Homeville farmer, died in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax Tuesday evening a few hours after he fell into the elevator shaft at the Bob Guy IGA Store on Centre Avenue, New Aberdeen.
The accident happened about noon Tuesday when Mr. Spencer was delivering farm produce and vegetables at the store operated by Bob Guy. The elevator was at the second floor of the building as Mr. Spencer walked across the ground floor. He failed to notice the open elevator shaft and stumbled into the opening. He fell heavily to the concrete floor of the basement.
Removed to St. Joseph's Hospital by Curry's Ambulance Service, examination disclosed critical head and internal injuries. He was treated by Dr. Ronald Bedford and late Tuesday afternoon arrangements were made to airlift the victim to Halifax for treatment at the Victoria General.
Arrangements for the mercy flight were completed and the plane left the airport here about 4 p.m. News of his death was received shortly after his arrival in Halifax.
A native of Homeville Mr. Spencer was employed for the past 30 years on the large farm operated by his father W. Y. Spencer in that community. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the second world war and since his discharge was a member of the Port Morien Branch Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Homeville Baptist Church. -Cape Breton Post
He is survived by his wife, the former Elvira MacLean, four daughters Shirley, Ena, Sandra, Theresa, two sons, Mendel and George, all at home, his father William Y. Spencer, and a brother Fulton also at home. The victim and his family resided at his father's home.
The remains are due Thursday and will repose at his father's home. Interment will be made in the Homeville Baptist Cemetery.
Eldon Spencer
Delivering At Store
GLACE BAY - Eldon Lyle Spencer, 45, prominent Homeville farmer, died in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax Tuesday evening a few hours after he fell into the elevator shaft at the Bob Guy IGA Store on Centre Avenue, New Aberdeen.
The accident happened about noon Tuesday when Mr. Spencer was delivering farm produce and vegetables at the store operated by Bob Guy. The elevator was at the second floor of the building as Mr. Spencer walked across the ground floor. He failed to notice the open elevator shaft and stumbled into the opening. He fell heavily to the concrete floor of the basement.
Removed to St. Joseph's Hospital by Curry's Ambulance Service, examination disclosed critical head and internal injuries. He was treated by Dr. Ronald Bedford and late Tuesday afternoon arrangements were made to airlift the victim to Halifax for treatment at the Victoria General.
Arrangements for the mercy flight were completed and the plane left the airport here about 4 p.m. News of his death was received shortly after his arrival in Halifax.
A native of Homeville Mr. Spencer was employed for the past 30 years on the large farm operated by his father W. Y. Spencer in that community. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the second world war and since his discharge was a member of the Port Morien Branch Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Homeville Baptist Church. -Cape Breton Post
He is survived by his wife, the former Elvira MacLean, four daughters Shirley, Ena, Sandra, Theresa, two sons, Mendel and George, all at home, his father William Y. Spencer, and a brother Fulton also at home. The victim and his family resided at his father's home.
The remains are due Thursday and will repose at his father's home. Interment will be made in the Homeville Baptist Cemetery.
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