Stanley Spear, 44, passed away on the afternoon of November 10, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village in Boothbay Harbor, from complications of both cancer and COVID.  Born in Castine on November 16, 1978, he was the son of the late Ashley and Carole Spear.

Stanley loved working on bikes, lawn mowers and diamond art.  

He was predeceased by his mother, Carole J. Spear in 2002; as well as his father, Ashley Spear, a little over a year ago; they were very close.

He is survived by a younger sister, Marisha Spear of Newcastle, ME; good friend, Stephanie Stalter of Newcastle, ME; two older brothers, Paul and Carl Gray of Deer Isle, ME; a sister, Trisha Spear of Cambridge, MA; and an uncle, Chet Spear of Gardiner, ME.

Stanley was liked by many people.  May he rest in peace.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.