It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful and sudden passing of Frank, with his loving family by his side, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age 85.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth Spoja (nee Strong) of 60 years. Loving father of Tracey Fabbro (John), Richard (Sharon) and Walter (Marisa). Proud Grandpa of Matthew,
Michelle, Lauren, Brett (Amanda) and Brandon.
Great Grandpa of Madison. Frank is now reunited with his parents, Walter and Frances Spoja. Above all family was most important to Frank and he never hesitated to provide a helping hand without being asked. He always encouraged his children and grandchildren to succeed through hard work and education in their careers and personal lives. Frank’s happy moments included the precious camping trips with his family across northern Ontario and Canada, watching his kids and grandchildren at sporting events, and then plenty of travel in retirement later in life with Elizabeth to many countries around the world and the snowbird retreats to Florida. Other fond memories included the annual Labour Day pear picking, fishing trips up north and hosting family events. Frank was also blessed with some of the best
neighbours and longtime friends whose friendship and care over the years meant so much. Frank was a career employee at Stelco until he retired in 1998. In retirement Frank enjoyed curling, was a 28 year member of the Beamsville lawn bowling club where he also took pride in helping to maintain the greens, and was a long time member of the Beamsville Seniors Club. The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and nurses at West Lincoln Memorial
Hospital for their care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation. As per Frank’s wishes, family and friends are welcome to attend a visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, July 4, 2025 between 3:00 and 6:00 pm