Obituary of Royden (Albert) Sparks

Royden (Albert) Sparks of Ripples, NB passed away peacefully Friday, June 28,2024 at W. G. Bishop Nursing Home.

Born October 16, 1939 he was the son of the late Alexander and Violet Sparks (MacLean)

A lifetime resident of Ripples, he was an appliance technician for over 40 years with Medjucks and Aberdeen Service Center.

He is survived his daughter Cindy (Bill) Price of Montreal, and sons Tim (Kelly) Sparks and Scott (Irene) Sparks of Ripples. Granddaughters Timara (Mike Mowatt) & Kelsy (Justin Young) Sparks, Natasha (Chris Derrig) and Rebecca Price and great grandchildren Elly Mowatt, Amelia, Beau and Rosie Young and Theodore Derrig. He is also survived by his sister, Maxine Bell, as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Royden was predeceased by his wife, Yvonne (MacBeth) Sparks in 2016, infant granddaughter Heidi; brothers Hugh and Gordon Sparks, sisters Ilene O’Hara, Lily Marshall and Dorothy Grey.

His family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of W G Bishop Nursing Home where he has resided since January of this year.

Visiting hours will be at Ripples United Pentecostal Church on Monday, July 1 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 PM. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 2 at 11 AM with Pastor Donald McCarty officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations to Ripples Community Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.