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 as 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 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.