Obituary of Sylvia Geraldine Sparks

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sylvia Sparks announces her passing, which occurred on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital surrounded by her family’s love. Born in Dartmouth, NS on November 2, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Irene (Laybolt) Ritchie. Sylvia was active in her community through the Adanac Club, and as a past executive director for PRUDE. She enjoyed social events, and spending time with family and friends playing darts, shuffleboard, bingo and karaoke. She will be missed by her children: Tiffany Sparks (Julian), Tyrell Sparks (Heather) and Travis Sparks; her beloved grandchildren, Olivia, Aubrey and Robert; her siblings, Joan, Calvin, Marilyn, Carolyn, Susan and Brian; many nieces, nephews and friends; as well as her devoted fiancé, Bernard. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was predeceased by her husband, Murray Sparks in February, 2016, and her siblings: Realton, Marion, Carl, Gloria and Wayne. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) with visiting on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6-8 pm. A Celebration of Sylvia’s life will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm from New Beginnings Church, 26 Cherry Brook Road, Dartmouth, NS. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Ridgewood Addiction Services. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com