Obituary of Donald W. Sparks

Clarendon - Donald W. Sparks, 88, of Clarendon, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Donald was born May 16, 1931, in Clarendon, a son of the late Wallace and Rose (Hovey) Sparks.

A veteran, Donald served with the United States Navy.  He was a heavy equipment operator for Cold Springs Construction, a member of the American Legion and loved all animals. 

Survivors include his wife, Betty Sparks of Clarendon; children, Donald M. (Elizabeth) Sparks of Clarendon, George Sparks of Clarendon and Sandra (Peter Dreher) Sparks of Spencerport; a granddaughter, Ashley (Patrick Mancine) Sparks of Buffalo; a great-grandson, Wyatt Sparks Mancine; a sister, Carol Morgott of Clarendon and several nieces and nephews.

Donald is a brother of the late Dorothy Ferguson, Gilbert Sparks and Bruce Sparks.

Calling hours are Sunday, September 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen, where services will be held at 3:00 p.m. also on Sunday. 

Memorial contributions in Donald's memory may be made to the Clarendon Fire Department, 16169 East Lee Road, Holley, NY 14470.