Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at Dr. A.A Wilkinson Hospital, Old Perlican on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Louise Sparkes of Grate's Cove, age 69 years.

Predeceased by parents: Norman and Daisy Jenkins: parents-in-law: Thomas Sparkes; Obediah and Marcy Meadus; sister and brother-in-law: Diane and Ron Benson.

Leaving to mourn, husband: Walter; daughter: Tina; son: Darrell (Elizabeth); grandchildren: Owen, Connor, Justin, Rose, Laurie; brothers: Raymond (Linda) and Roy (Jean); sister: Doreen (Steve) Burt; sisters-in-law: Marg (Bill), Rochelle (Dave), Marie (Roger), Suzanne (Marten), Carolyn; brother-in-law: Randy; aunt: Mabel Ashbourne ; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Grate's Cove on Friday, January 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Funeral service to take place on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Grate's Cove.

Burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery Fund or Daffodil Place, 70 Ropwalk Lane, St. John's, NL, A1E 5T2.