SPARKES, MARTHA MURIEL CHRISTINA - The passing of Martha Muriel Christina Sparkes formerly of Stanley, NB, wife of the late Clair Byrne (Chick) Sparkes occurred on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Sussex Health Centre. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the care and direction of York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB (458-9538).