
SPARKS, Maynard Leo, 73 of Lake Loon Rd., Dartmouth, NS passed away peacefully at Dartmouth General Hospital on Thursday April 12, 2012. Born in Dartmouth on June 4, 1938, he was the eldest son of the late Clifford and Dorothy Sparks. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of 47 years; 6 children Perry, D’Arcy, Marilyn, Sherry Willams all of Toronto, ON and Mark, Calvin of Dartmouth, NS; 11 brothers and sisters Mitchell, Isabel Pelley, Darlene Hewitt, Beulah Bowles, Una Bowles, Geneva Sager, Sharlene Gajewski, Donelda Sparks all of Toronto and Noella James, Marlene Sparks and Sherman of Dartmouth; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Brenton Sparks and sister Vandella Russell. He was a Drywaller by trade. He loved to laugh and joke and was an avid reader. Maynard read the Holy Scriptures daily. In his later years he gave his heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and joined the fellowship of believers at Cherry Brook United Baptist Church. We take comfort in knowing that he has now gone to a better home but he will be sincerely missed by all family and friends. Family would like to give special thanks to Maynard’s 2 devoted friends, Fulton Grant and George “Ed” Beals. They were a great comfort to him and his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St. Dartmouth where visitation will be held 7-9 pm Monday April 16, 2012. A brief service by the Brotherhood of Cherry Brook United Baptist Church will also be held on Monday, April 16th between 7:30 – 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at Cherry Brook United Baptist Church at 2 pm on Tuesday April 17, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cherry Brook United Baptist Church Benevolent Fund.