Lois Elaine Stuber Spitzer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 12, 2023. Born in Clifton Springs, N.Y. on March 26, 1932, she lived most of her adult life with her husband of 67 years, Kenneth, in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bates College and met Ken while she was working for the Visiting Nurse Service in NYC. She was devoted to public health and ecumenical ministry and among her many activities, she volunteered for UNICEF, Refugee Resettlement and provided nursing assistance in an inner-city daycare. Lois also accompanied Ken on mission trips in India and Africa. For her accomplishments, she was named the 1980 Woman of Achievement in Citizenship by the Post Standard. She and Ken travelled extensively to bird watch, attend opera and, of course, watch SU basketball often accompanied by her in-laws, Dick, Sally, Bob and Barbara Spitzer. They also loved spending time with family at their summer home in Southport, ME. Lois was a member of the church choir everywhere she lived and met life with a smile and a song for every occasion.
She is survived by her husband, Ken; her daughters Kathryn, Susan, Anne and Leslie; their partners Peter Kim, Todd Alford, Andrew Rutz and John Cole; eight grandchildren Michael, Jeremy, Alex, Ryan, Raechel, John, Cade and Nix; one great-granddaughter, Alma Lois; her sister, Sylvia Heap of Watertown; and a devoted extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Roscoe.
Calling hours were held at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel. A service was held at the United Church of Fayetteville
In lieu of flowers we suggest you consider a donation to UNICEF or One Great Hour of Sharing.
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