West and Park Family History
William Henry BILL Sparkes
1.
William Henry BILL Sparkes was born on 9 Jun 1897; died in 1986. William married Mary Ann Youden on 7 Jun 1920 in Brigus, Newfoundland. Mary was born on 22 Feb 1899 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; died on 12 Oct 1929 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Ruth Rosella Sparkes
was born on 16 Oct 1923 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; died on 27 Apr 2014 in St. John's, Newfoundland. - 3. Reuben Sparkes
was born on 22 Nov 1925 in Port de Grave, Newfoundland; died on 21 Feb 2005 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
William married Dianna Newell in 1933 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. Dianna was born on 12 Jul 1900 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; died in 1993 in Brigus, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Mabel Sparkes
was born on 19 Dec 1933 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died on 22 May 2007 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; was buried in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. - 5. Myra Sparkes
was born on 14 Mar 1936 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died in Oct 1996 in Brigus, Newfoundland. - 6. Albert Sparkes
was born on 13 Apr 1939 in Port de Grave, Newfoundland; died on 14 Jun 2023 in Brigus, Newfoundland. - 7. Living
- 8. Brenda Noreen Sparkes
was born in 1945; died in 2001.
- 2. Ruth Rosella Sparkes
Generation: 2
2. Ruth Rosella Sparkes
(1.William1) was born on 16 Oct 1923 in Georgetown, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; died on 27 Apr 2014 in St. John's, Newfoundland. Notes:
has one other child as well
Buried:
JANES, Ruth R. (nee Sparkes)(October 16, 1923 – April 27, 2014) – It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing at home, of our dear mom Ruth Janes, in her 91st year, with her daughters Betty and Beverly by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Graham Janes (2004); her parents, William and Mary Ann Sparkes; her step-mother Diane; her brother Ruben Sparkes; and the precious family pet J.J. Leaving to mourn, her loving and devoted daughters: Betty Spurrell (Doug) Beverly Janes; as well as a large circle of friends – including special friend Freda Janes (Wayne) and her daughter Barbara. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Monday, April 28, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, and on Tuesday, April 29, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will take place from Barrett`s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at 11:00am, with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Bell Island. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Ruth`s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca. Our mom was such a kind and gentle soul who will be sadly missed, but forever remembered and always in our hearts.Family/Spouse: Graham Janes. Graham died on 20 Oct 2004 in St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Living
- 10. Living
- 11. Beverly Ruth Janes
was born on 21 Aug 1955 in Bell Island, Newfoundland; died on 2 Nov 2017 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
- 9. Living
3. Reuben Sparkes
(1.William1) was born on 22 Nov 1925 in Port de Grave, Newfoundland; died on 21 Feb 2005 in St. John's, Newfoundland. Family/Spouse: Trixie Pearl Stratton. Trixie was born on 13 Dec 1928 in Newfoundland; died on 28 May 1997 in Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Linda Diane Sparkes
was born in 1949; died on 13 May 2022 in Carbonear, Newfoundland. - 13. Randy Scott Sparkes
was born in 1951 in Newfoundland; died in 2000 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. - 14. Living
- 15. Pamela Denise Sparkes
was born on 12 Dec 1957 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died on 4 Sep 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. - 16. Living
- 12. Linda Diane Sparkes
4. Mabel Sparkes
(1.William1) was born on 19 Dec 1933 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died on 22 May 2007 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; was buried in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Family/Spouse: Roy Avery. Roy was born in 1930; died on 4 Apr 2006 in St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
5. Myra Sparkes
(1.William1) was born on 14 Mar 1936 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died in Oct 1996 in Brigus, Newfoundland. 6. Albert Sparkes
(1.William1) was born on 13 Apr 1939 in Port de Grave, Newfoundland; died on 14 Jun 2023 in Brigus, Newfoundland. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
7. Living
(1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Living
- 24. Sharon Joy Churchill
was born on 18 Aug 1964; died on 5 Dec 2012.
- 23. Living
8.
Brenda Noreen Sparkes
(1.William1) was born in 1945; died in 2001. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Gregory John Flynn
was born in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 2013 in Freshwater (Carbonear), Newfoundland.
- 25. Gregory John Flynn
Generation: 3
9. Living
(2.Ruth2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Living
(2.Ruth2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Beverly Ruth Janes
(2.Ruth2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Aug 1955 in Bell Island, Newfoundland; died on 2 Nov 2017 in St. John's, Newfoundland. Notes:
Died:
Obituary for Beverly Ruth Janes
JANES, Beverly Ruth (August 21, 1955 – November 2, 2017) – It is with great sadness that I announce the peacefully passing of my beloved sister Beverly at the Health Sciences Centre in her 63rd year. Predeceased by her parents Graham (2004) and Ruth Janes (2014), and precious family pet J.J. Leaving to mourn her lost loving sister Betty and brother-in-law Doug, niece Michelle, as well as a large circle of friends. A special thank you to all those who showed kindness and support to Beverly throughout the years- you know who you are! Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton avenue on Friday, November 3rd from 7pm-9pm and Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-pm. Funeral service will be held at Barrett’s Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 6th at 1pm, with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Bell Island. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Beverly’s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.12. Linda Diane Sparkes
(3.Reuben2, 1.William1) was born in 1949; died on 13 May 2022 in Carbonear, Newfoundland. Family/Spouse: Clayton Seymour. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
13. Randy Scott Sparkes
(3.Reuben2, 1.William1) was born in 1951 in Newfoundland; died in 2000 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Family/Spouse: Isabelle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Living
(3.Reuben2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Pamela Denise Sparkes
(3.Reuben2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Dec 1957 in Brigus, Newfoundland; died on 4 Sep 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Living
- 31. Living
- 32. Cindy Bonita Vaters
was born on 17 Nov 1986 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 21 Sep 2020 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- 30. Living
16. Living
(3.Reuben2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Living
(4.Mabel2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Living
(4.Mabel2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Living
(6.Albert2, 1.William1)20. Living
(6.Albert2, 1.William1)21. Living
(6.Albert2, 1.William1)22. Living
(6.Albert2, 1.William1)23. Living
(7.Private2, 1.William1)24. Sharon Joy Churchill
(7.Private2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Aug 1964; died on 5 Dec 2012. 25. Gregory John Flynn
(8.Brenda2, 1.William1) was born in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 2013 in Freshwater (Carbonear), Newfoundland. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Living
- 33. Living
Generation: 4
26. Living
(9.Private3, 2.Ruth2, 1.William1)27. Living
(9.Private3, 2.Ruth2, 1.William1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Living
- 34. Living
28. Living
(12.Linda3, 3.Reuben2, 1.William1)29. Living
(12.Linda3, 3.Reuben2, 1.William1)30. Living
(15.Pamela3, 3.Reuben2, 1.William1)31. Living
(15.Pamela3, 3.Reuben2, 1.William1)32. Cindy Bonita Vaters
(15.Pamela3, 3.Reuben2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Nov 1986 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 21 Sep 2020 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Notes:
Died:
https://www.simplycremations.ca/obituary/Cindy-Vaters
Cindy Bonita Vaters
November 17, 1982 ~ September 21, 2020 (age 37)
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Cindy Vaters in Calgary Alberta on September 21, 2020 at the age of 33.Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. Living
(25.Gregory3, 8.Brenda2, 1.William1)
Generation: 5
