Donald W. Sparks

By Orleans Hub Posted 18 September 2019 at 8:47 am

Donald Sparks

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Donald W. Sparks, 88, of Clarendon, passed away on Mon., Sept. 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 and a member of the American Legion, and he loved all animals.

He is survived by 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 was a brother of the late Dorothy Ferguson, Gilbert Sparks and Bruce Sparks.

Calling hours are Sun., Sept. 22 from 12 to 3 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake Ave., Bergen, where services will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m.

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

Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.