Passed suddenly away at her residence on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in the presence of her loving husband, at age 63. Predeceased by her father Thomas Sparkes; and father-in-law Maxwell Benson. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Ron; daughter Rhonda (Shane); son Scott (Rebecca); 2 grandchildren: Nathan and Isabella; brother Walter (Louise); sisters: Marguerite (Bill), and Rochelle (Dave); brother-in-law Neil (Shirley); mother-in-law Doreen; special friends: Barbara and Suzanne Benson and Adolphus Benson; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service to be held from Barrett's Funeral Chapel, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, on Thursday, June 1st, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA or the Alzheimer Society.