Harry Sparkes

HARRY ROBERT EUGENE
SPARKES
CORNER BROOK, NL
1926 … 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Harry Sparkes announce his passing after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his children: Kareyn (Blain) Hughes, Mary Sparkes and John Sparkes; his beloved granddaughter Erin Sparkes; sister: Ruby (Ross) Keenan, Oshawa, ON; sisters-in-law: Valerie (Kevin) Pumphrey, St. John’s and Ethel Sparkes, Oshawa, ON.; as well a large circle of nieces , nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Joan, 2010; brother Gilbert and step-sister, Blanche in 2010.Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 15th at 10:30 A.M. from All Hallows Parish, Humber Road with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy, flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences

It was only yesterday that I was wondering about Mr. Sparkes. We had a lot of laughs at Goodyear & House while I worked there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

— Frances [nee Silver] Wheeler

I was so saddened to hear of your father's passing. I am so glad that I was able to have a nice visit with your father when I was home visiting for my Dad's birthday this past January. He was a wonderful man always so kind and thoughtful. I will certainly miss him.

— Gail Coady (nee Sweetapple)

My sincere condolences on the passing of your father...he was a fine gentleman.

— Carmel (Pumphrey) Hookey

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May your memories stay with you always.

— Karen & Ern

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

— Eileen Buckle

Sorry to hear about just plain Harry AS Marylee used to say another chapter in our book of life has closed. You were lucky to have him for so long

— Bob Milne

Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Sean & Anna-Marie McCarthy

Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man to work with and we have had the pleasure to enjoy his company over the past few years. Our prayers are with you at this time. Rhonda and Brian Terry

— Rhonda and Brian Terry

Harry has been a feature in our family for as long as we can remember, whether as a colleague and sometime fishing buddy of our father, Ches Roberts, or in later years as a friend and councillor to our mother, Barbara. Always friendly and kind, his memory will be cherished forever.

— John Roberts and Gayle Stuart

So very sorry for your great loss of a dear Father and Grampa. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

— Bea & Al Lamont

We were so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing,he was a wonderful friend and the best neighbour one could ever wish to have. Sorry we are unable to be there with you at this difficult time, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your wonderful memories !!

— David, Linda & Genevieve Reeves

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

— Angela Hayter

Kareyn, Mary, John and Erin, We were very sorry to here of the loss of your father and grandfather. Together you will be able to support and share the memories of this very special person.

— Bev and Brian Wright

Mary, so very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may He give you the strength and courage you need at this time. Take care and God Bless. Inez

— Inez (Byrne) Bennett

It was always a pleasure to be in the company of Harry and Joan Sparkes. They were a gracious couple, so easy to spend time with. And it was Harry was who taught us to put the oven mitts over the standing rib roast after you had taken it out of the oven and wrapped it in foil. I’m sure his children and grand daughter are proud to have grown up with a father and grandfather like Harry.

— Ken and Jenny Harper

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kathy (McCarthy) and Grant Payne

— Kathy and Grant Payne

We felt so much the pain you all have felt during your father's last few days. We share your comfort that he is now at peace but know, too, that this wonderful father and grandfather will be so missed. That we were able to know him; his warm welcomes, his gentle manner and quiet humour is something we will always remember about your Dad.

— Marguerite and Joe

Service Date

Friday, June 15, 2012