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Clayton Sparhawk Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy H. (Wallace) Spar-hawk; three sons, Gary, Keith and Kevin Sparhawk, all of Worcester; a daughter, Jacqueline Lamarche of Worcester; a brother Herbert Sparhawk of Auburn; a sister Carol Sundeen of Auburn; nine grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Mr. Sparhawk was born in Auburn son of Charles and Mabel (Kenyon) Sparhawk.
Mr. Sparhawk was a Supervisor for many years at Dobie Envelope and Shepard Envelope. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid car and plane enthusiast; he also was a Red Sox fan and enjoyed birds.
The funeral will be held Thursday, December 28th at 11 A.M. in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. Calling hours will be held from 9 to 11 A.M before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clayton Sparhawk
Sponsored by Jackie Lamarche, loving daughter.
Jackie Lamarche
December 24, 2012
I really miss you Dad
and I wish that you were here,
to hug me with you loving arms
and lend a kindly ear.
I know I have to understand
but things seem out of place,
now that I can't look at you
and see your smiling face.
And although it hurts so bad
to think that you are gone,
I know that you're in heaven,
with the Angels, playing on.
Forever I will miss you
til we meet again one day,
still wishing you were here with me
today and everyday.
It's hard to believe it's been six years...I love you Dad and miss you so much. :(
Our little miracle
Jackie Lamarche
December 1, 2012
My dearest Dad,
So much has been happening, but then, I know you are aware of it all since you are always with us. Kaiden is absolutely beautiful...we all wish you were here to enjoy him, and he you. He would love his grampy so much! Thank you for answering all my prayers...I have no doubt you had a lot to do with his healthy arrival. I miss you terribly, every day...I love you
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
November 17, 2012
My darling husband,
We now have another great-grandson in our
family. Kristen and Tim brought a tiny miracle into our lives on November 5th, 2012. His name is Kaiden Michael Robert Caban. He weighed 5lbs, 8 oz at birth. he is beautiful. I held him yesterday for the first time. I wish you were here to see him tho I know you are looking down at us. I will be going to Jackie's for Thanksgiving along with Kevin.
God bless you honey. I miss you so much!
Your loving wife,
Dot
Dorothy Sparhawk
August 17, 2012
My darling husband,
Our dear sister-in-law Lillian has passed away on Auguust 7, 2012. She was very ill for quite some time and in pain. As much as she will be missed, I am glad God called her home to be put out of her pain. She was such a lovely person and poor Wes will miss her terribly.
I love you and miss you so much. Rest in peace sweetheart.
Dot
Dorothy Sparhawk
December 25, 2011
My darling Clayt,
Our daughter has written the most beautiful tribute to you, her hero and mine. We all miss you so much and Christmas time the thoughts flood back to five years ago when you left us for a better place. I pray every night for God to hold you in his loving arms and I tell you I love you and always will.
Rest in peace our hero angel. We will meet again, God willing.
Love always my sweet airman.
your loving wife,
Dot
Dad and me
Jackie Lamarche
December 24, 2011
It was 5 years ago, on this cold winters' day,
when you said goodbye to us, and slowly slipped away.
A hero to me, no one could compare,
handsome and tall, with your silver grey hair.
They say time eases grief, but it's simply not true,
for time only brings sweet memories of you.
You gave me values, the kind money can't buy,
you gave me love and kindness when even i wondered why.
So many times I leaned on you when life did me wrong,
your shoulder I'd lean on, so big and so strong.
No we can't turn back time, tho I wish it were so,
the hardest thing I ever did, was to have to let you go.
Not a day goes by that I dont miss your face,
but I do know you're resting in a much better place.
We will meet again Dad, we both know that's true,
until that day comes, I will always miss you.
One thing I'm sure of, no greater fortunes been had,
cause' I hold that title, with you as my Dad.
I miss you so much Dad..I love you,
Love Always,
your favorite daughter
Jackie ?
Jackie Lamarche
November 14, 2011
I know I haven't written for some time Dad, but I know you hear me talk to you everyday. It hasn't been the best year and now it's the time of year we all have come to dread..most of us. We miss you terribly and things have never been the same since you've been gone. I know that you are in the better place and I look forward to the day I can hug you again and we can all be together. I love you so very much and I'm doing my best for mom..we all are. Til we meet again...rest in peace.
All my love,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
November 6, 2011
My darling Clayt,
I miss you more than words can say. I visit your grave site as often as I can. I'm sure you know by now, one of our nicest relatives has joined you in heaven, Carole's husband Henry passed away peacefully on Friday morning. It was very unexpected and we all are feeling Carole's pain. He is going to be buried quite close to you. May you both rest in peace.
Love always,
Your loving wife,
Dot
January 14, 2011
My darling Clayt,
It has been too long since I wrote in your memory book and for that I am truly sorry. I have had some health problems in these past months and I am about to undergo some serious surgery in about 10 days. Please put in a good word for me with the man upstairs who holds you so close to his heart. I miss you so much and I love you more than words can say. Our kids have been great. Even tho they have their own problems, they have been taking good care of me.I love you sweetheart!
Your loving wife,
Dot.
Dorothy Sparhawk
August 17, 2010
My Darling Clayt,
I have spent the past week at our home in Maine with our son Kevin. I only wish you could have been there with us. It is not the same without you. I miss you so much. Nothing has changed much up there.
I love you Clayt and can't believe it is almost 4 years since you went away from us. May God keep you in his loving arms and rest in peace my beloved.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jacqueline Lamarche
January 5, 2010
I'm sorry I didnt write on xmas dad..but it doesnt mean I wasnt thinking of you..that's all we do. The holidays just aren't the same without you, we just go through the motions now, do what we have to for the sake of the others. I miss you so much and not a day goes by that I dont think of you and look at your picture..right next to zowies..and tell you I love you. Until we meet again..and I know we will..rest in peace Dad..I love you.
Love Always,
Jackie
January 2, 2010
Miss you Gramy, I thought about you alot this holiday season (and every night when I say my prayers)... trying to keep an eye on Gram for you ;) Love you and miss you oxoxoxoxo
Kristen
December 24, 2009
My darling husband Clayt,
I cannot believe it has been three years since you left us. The emptiness in my heart hasn't lessened any. I have learned to live with it through the help of our children. They are so thoughtful and ever mindful of my need to see them often.
I miss you every day of my life and will love you forever. I pray that God keeps you in His loving arms.
Until the time that we meet again, please rest in peace my brave airman,
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
November 2, 2009
I miss you so very much dad..at least I know my zowie has a good home..with you now...I love you
R.I.P.
Love Always
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
September 30, 2009
My Darling Clayt,
I miss you so much every day of my life. I try to do different things to get interested in but nothing seems to work for me.
I have closed the Maine house for the third time. Nobody is buying real estate now. You would not believe the things that are going on in this world today. It is like God is very angry with all of us and wreaking havoc everywhere. I sometimes feel foolish writing my thoughts down to you, but what else can I do. I'm sure you are looking down on us and hoping we will be happy, I'm trying!
I will always love you and miss you.
Until we meet again, my brave airman,
Your wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
September 30, 2009
I miss you too Dad...so much. Love you..til we meet again...R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Kristen Lamarche
September 29, 2009
Miss you and love you Grampy... OxoxoxO
Jackie Lamarche
June 21, 2009
Once upon a childhood
a small girl loved her dad
Loved him on the best of days
the silly ones, and bad...
He watched her taking baby steps,,
helped her climbing trees,
taught her that her life was full
of possibilities.
That little girl's a woman now,
but never has outgrown
The way she loves the dad
she's still glad to call her own.
And although you're in eternal rest,
you're loved just as much today
I miss you Dad..you are the best
and we'll meet again someday.
It's Fathers' Day...but it's not happy...without you here Dad.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Love Forever,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
March 27, 2009
My darling Clayt,
I had an awful night last night. I woke up and all I could think about were all the doctors you had to see in your lifetime. I had trouble remembering their names, there were so many. These thoughts and all you went through kept me awake til morning. I know you are with God because my love, you went through Hell on earth. You never complained even though I know you had so much pain. You are in a better place now, pain free but so very much missed by all of us. I love you sweetheart and I always will.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
March 26, 2009
I love you dad and I miss you every day...almost time to do the flowers. R.I.P daddy...Love Always, Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
February 13, 2009
I may not write as much anymore dad...but I still think of you always and miss you every day...wish you were here to be my valentine...but you are always in my heart. I love you Dad...
Jackie Lamarche
January 17, 2009
Another year...another holiday w/o you ....miss you so much dad...you're always in my thoughts and in my heart..i love you ...R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Jacqueline Lamarche
December 21, 2008
I love you so much Dad and I miss you everyday. R.I.P.
Dorothy Sparhawk
November 15, 2008
My darling Clayt,
I miss you more than words can say. I am finding it very difficult living without you by my side. I think of you constantly. Our kids are trying really hard to make me feel happy, but I feel I will never be happy again.Jackie, Gary and I have tried to make your gravesite one of the nicest in the cemetery. With winter coming, we had to settle for artificial flowers but it does look nice. I am going to go to church with Gary tomorrow to his church. I have to start doing something constructive to help me get out of this mood I find myself locked into.
I love you honey, always have and always will. Rest in peace in God's loving arms.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
October 17, 2008
Dad,
I miss you so very much...its now that time of year...where I hate to go to the cemetery and watch all the flowers dying...I love you..til we meet again...R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
October 8, 2008
Dearest Clayt,
I finally came home to Worcester. I got here last Saturday with a lot of help from our kids and Bob. I have a nice little apartment in a senior housing complex. The only bad thing about it is I don't have you my darling to share it with. I visited your grave site today and spoke to you of better times and much happier anniversaries. The weather has been warm for this time of year and some of Jackie's handiwork of flowers are still blooming. She is such a love!
Gary and I went together and prayed for you. I will be able to go so much more often now that I am back here. I love you so much honey. Rest in peace my sweet airman!
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
September 29, 2008
Dear Dad,
The only thing I can say is how very much I miss you...how much we all miss you. Mom is finally coming to Worcester..which will take so much off her mind. And of course she'll be closer to you and to us so we can take better care of her. I can't believe it's been almost 2 years..I see your face as if it were yesterday. I love you so much and I think of you every day. R.I.P. Till we meet again...*hugs*
Love Always,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
September 11, 2008
Daddy,
I miss you...so much.
Love Always,
Jackie
R.I.P.
Jackie Lamarche
August 22, 2008
Dad,
I'm in Maine with Mom this week..so I promise to take care of the flowers when I come back Sunday...I know how much of a mess they made. On my way up here...I kept thinking...I wish my Dad would be coming out the door to greet me and help me in with my stuff. I miss you so much Dad, Maine is not the place it used to be. We all want Mom to be able to leave there for good, so she can be here with us and closer to you. She's really trying...maybe you could help? I love you .... til we meet again, hugs and kisses. R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
July 7, 2008
My dearest Clayt,
I am back in Maine once again and have put this house on the market for the second time. I hope I have better luck this year. At the moment I am alone, Gary has gone back to Worcester for a brief visit. Kevin was up over the weekend and he too has gone back. It was a very quiet 4th of July. I miss you so much. Words can't begin to express how I feel. You were and always will be the "light of my life." Until we meet again, rest in peace my love.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Great Grand daughter- Michala
July 1, 2008
Great grandson- Luke Clayton
July 1, 2008
Dot and Kristen
July 1, 2008
Daughter, Jackie and Richie K
July 1, 2008
Kristen and Dotty
July 1, 2008
Shannon and Kristen
July 1, 2008
Family from New Jersey
July 1, 2008
Kristen Lamarche
June 15, 2008
Happy Fathers Day Grampy-
You are missed soooo much. We came to see you but it wasn't the same of course. Please tell Grampy Lamarche I love and miss him also. I love you soooo much... Your Fav,
Kristen
Kevin Sparhawk
June 15, 2008
Dear Dad,
I want to say how much I love you and miss you on this sad Father's Day, sad because you are not with us in body but always with us in spirit. We will see you again someday in Heaven. Rest in peace, Dad.
Your loving son,
Kevin
Gary Sparhawk
June 15, 2008
Dear Dad,
Happy Father's Day. All my love to you each and everyday. Please wish Jesus a Happy Father's Day for me. You are my earthly father and always will be, now, and when I see you in Heaven when my time comes, Lord willing. He is my heavenly father, ever loving, and ever forgiving. He is our Saviour and the reason we will see each other face to face again. I know Heaven is where all good people go. I love you very much. I'm spending a lot of time up here with Mom and I wish you were here too. I wish I had spent a lot of time with you also, like I am now with Mom. I do know that when my time comes we will all have eternity together, because this is the Lord's promise. I'm ok but Mom's back has been bothering her. I've been praying for her. I said some prayers for her yesterday and today and I will again tonight. I know you are asking the Lord to help her get well also because I know you are a caring father. I know how you always say all our kids are good kids. Well let me tell you something Dad, you are a great and caring father, just as Mom is a great and caring mother. I will not talk to you in the past tense because of my belief. I know you are still alive and well with Jesus. Thank you for being a great Dad to me, today and everyday of my life. God bless the Sparhawks. We all try to be wise and caring people, and you are a big part of the reason that we are. You and Mom brought us up and taught us well. God love you and bless you. Thank you for everything. Happy Father's Day.
Love always,
Your son Gary
Dorothy Sparhawk
June 15, 2008
My darling husband Clayt,
I want to let you know how sadly we all miss you on this Father's day. You were the greatest father in the world to our children. You loved them as they love you and guided them thru some tough years. I know how sad they are not to have you here because I feel the same.
Rest in peace my sweet airman. I will love you and miss you always.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
June 15, 2008
As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,
A Godly love, given without compromise....
I recall many times that he stood by my side,
And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.
His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,
Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.
The power and might of his hands was so sure,
I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.
It's true, a few others provided insight,
Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.
He's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth,
Although he's not royal by stature or birth.
He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.
His merits are noble, and of admirable length.
He's far greater than all other men that I know,
He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero.
I miss you so much every day Dad, but even more so on days like today...I love you so much and you truly are my hero. R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Kristen Lamarche
May 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Gramp! Mine was not the same without you here either. I love you and I miss you and I hope Katie is keeping you busy... OxoxoxO
Jackie Lamarche
May 26, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad,
How I wish you were here for me to say that and give you a great big hug and kiss. But since you aren't, I did the next best thing I could and I worked really hard planting flowers for you and spending the day as close to you as I could. I love you and I miss you very much.
Love forever,
Jackie
R.I.P.
Gary Sparhawk
May 25, 2008
Hi Dad,
First I want to praise my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for suffering and dying on the cross. I want to ask in His everlasting name to hear my prayers. Only through His name can we have this conversation. This way I know we are in communication through my strong belief in Him.I'm going to start out this conversation by asking my Lord and Saviour to intervene for us, because it is only through Him that we will be able to see each other again. I think of that and it amazes me. Just think of how important Jesus' life was. How important a human and God he was and still is. Without Him I wouldn't even be able to speak with you. Because of Him, we can talk and I will be able to see you face to face again. I want to start out by asking Him to give you a big hug from me and ask Him to tell you I love you and miss you. Now that I have done that I give my own personal hug and kiss from me and tell you that I love and miss you very much. I await the day that I can say and do these things face to face. That day will come when Jesus reunites us and our entire family. Happy Birthday Dad. It is fitting that your birthday is on Memorial Day. You are a man who should never be forgotten. I'm trying my best to help Mom out. I'm trying to take care of the yard and do things around here. We are going to feed the birds today, clean and fill the bird house in the yard and the Hummingbird feeder. I try to do things around here but I'm just not as skilled at doing things as you were. Mom has been very great to me as usual, more of a help to me than I am to her. She never stops giving. Kevin is coming up today to see us. We are going to drain, clean and cover the pool. I pray he has a safe trip up here. I think and pray for you every day, Dad. I don't have to pray for you every day because I know you are in good hands, but I do. You know the things we talk about and ask Jesus. I think I do it every day to remind myself that I will see you again because I know you are already with him. If there is one thing I'm sure of in this uncertain world it is that I will see you again, I love you very much and I am looking forward to that day. Happy Birthday Dad,
Your loving son,
Gary
Dorothy Sparhawk
May 25, 2008
My darling Clayt,
Tomorrow is your birthday and I wish with all my heart that you could be here to spend it with us. I know you are in a better place and that gives me some measure of comfort, knowing you are not in pain anymore and in God's loving arms.
I send my undying love to you and since I can't get to your resting place, I know that Jackie and others are taking care of you. I talked to Emil yesterday, the old gent who lives up the road and he said he was sorry about your passing and he misses you. He used to see you all the time working outside, so you see how much everyone misses you, my love.
The hummingbirds are back and Gary is going to set up the feeder for them. Also finally getting around to putting seed out for all your other feathered friends. They miss you too.
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, I love you more today than yesterday but not as much as I will love you forever. Rest in Peace my loving "Airman".
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
May 22, 2008
Dad,
Going to Ridgewood just wasn't the same without you. But then, nothing is. So many things have changed there too. I love you and I'll be there on your birthday to plant. I miss you so much. R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
May 16, 2008
We're off to New Jersey Dad...wish you were coming with us. When I get back I'll be working on your flowers, I can't wait. It's the only thing that brings me comfort. I miss you so much. I love you...R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
May 13, 2008
I love you...I miss you.
Jackie Lamarche
April 26, 2008
Hi Daddy,
I miss you so much...I look at the picture of you and I every day, and I wish you were still here to put your arms around me and tell me you love me. Life without you just plain sucks! I look forward to the day that I will see you again...until then, I try to find comfort in working at the cemetery and planting the flowers that you so loved and just being as close to you as I can. I love you so much. R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
April 26, 2008
My darling Clayt,
I think of you all the time and I miss you so much. I only hope that God hears my prayers and keeps you in His loving arms. Gary is here with me and I am thankful for that. He has been a big help in more ways than I can mention. I try to keep busy so I don't get too blue. You creep into my every thought and it makes me sad when I know I can't hold you and can't get my hugs from you. Will I ever get over this feeling? I will love you forever and ever.
May you rest in peace my sweet airman.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Gary Sparhawk
April 8, 2008
Dear Lord Jesus please bless my Dad. Please give him a hug and a kiss for me. Please tell him I miss him and love him. I know I will see him again. I pray these things for you Dad every day. I cannot start my day without praying. I've been that way my entire life.Each and every day, thru Jesus, my Lord and Saviour, I ask Him to do these things for me. I trust in Him so I know you are receiving a lot of love from me when I pray.
I'm starting a new life again with someone I really love a lot and I know she loves me as much as I love her. This time, I'm happy and have no worries because she is a wonderful woman. Her name is Mom.
I love her very much. Until the next time we talk, Dad which will be tomorrow morning, I love you Dad. Praise be to Jesus I will see you again. I'm visiting the Lord's house on Sunday and I will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Love always,
your son Gary
Dorothy Sparhawk
April 8, 2008
My darling husband Clayt,
I am back in Maine and Gary is living with me, for now anyhow. We came back last week to a mess of snow.
Our Red Sox are celebrating Opening Day today and we will watch it for you. I don't have the enthusiasm for the games since you left us, but I watch it for you and I know you are watching from above.
I love you Honey. I always have and always will. I miss you terribly and pray every day and every night that God will hold you tight in his loving arms. I look forward to the day that we will meet again in a better place.
Rest in peace, my love.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
April 6, 2008
Hi Dad,
It's that time of year...the sox, hopefully warm weather...soon! It's just not the same anymore. I know I haven't been to visit...I just can't do it in the cold, dreary weather....I need the sunshine and the flowers....and as soon as it's warm enough...I'll be there everyday again. I miss you so much...not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love you. R.I.P.
Love Forever,
Jackie
Kristen Lamarche
April 5, 2008
Hi Grampy-
We'll be coming soon to plant, I'm excited to have something to do to help my mom and spend time with you and her on the nice days...
I can't wait till Gram moves down here again too... I'll be visiting her for lunch im sure!!! I miss her company...
I love and miss you so much...
OxoxoxoxO
Love,
Kristen
Dorothy Sparhawk
March 25, 2008
My darling Clayt,
I visited your grave today with Kristen. It will be the last time for awhile. I am going back to our home in Maine on Friday. Gary is going with me to stay with me. I miss you so terribly much. My heart aches for you.It doesn't take much to remind me of my loss. Certain songs, movies or just about anything we have seen or done together in the past 51 years.
I pray I can sell the house so that I can come back to Worcester and be close to you in body as well as mind.
God bless you my beloved airman. May you rest in peace in His loving arms. We'll meet again one lovely day. For now, I survive on my memories. I love you so much!!
It has been a long dreary winter but being with Jackie's family has helped me get thru it. Thank God for them.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
March 12, 2008
Dad,
I love you, I miss you. I can't wait for the warm weather so I can start planting flowers for you. Nothing is as it used to be...we all miss you so much. I do believe that you are in a better place than us and I look forward to the day that I can see you and hug you again. R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
February 19, 2008
My Daddy,
I just love you and miss you so very much, every single day. RIP
Kristen Lamarche
January 25, 2008
Hi Gramp Just saying hello and I miss you a lot. I come visit on my lunches but it's not as nice as it is in the winter- I will be helping mom plant your flowers soon... Please tell Katie I miss her too .. Love you, your fav...
Kristen
Jackie Lamarche
January 21, 2008
Dear Dad...
I miss you so much..I know I say that all the time, but I don't know how else to express it. Life is just so different without you. Everything about it is different. I'm sorry I don't go to the cemetery as often...it doesn't bring me comfort in the winter, like it does in the nice weather. I haven't forgotten you though, and as soon as the weather gets nice...I'll be back there planting again...the flowers that you loved so much.
I love you, I miss you...R.I.P.
Love Forever,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
January 13, 2008
My darling Clayt,
I can't believe that a year has gone by since you left us. I went to your grave site this morning with Jackie. Every time I leave there I leave a piece of my heart with you. I miss you so much. So many things keep your memory alive within me. I am glad the holidays are over. I didn't think I would get through them without breaking down in front of everyone, but I managed to. I did my weeping alone in my room on Christmas Eve. Not a day goes by without my thinking about you and what a wonderful husband and father you were. I know we will meet again some day and that thought keeps me going.
Being with Jackie and our family helps lessen the emptiness of my life without you. I love you and I will forever love you. May God keep you in His loving arms. That is the prayer I say every night.
Rest in peace, my love.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
December 24, 2007
To the greatest Dad ever...
If I had one wish to make,
I'd use it up on you.
Just to see you one more time,
In the heavenly sky so blue.
I wish that you could come back here,
And fill back up this hole.
You put it there a year ago,
When your body left your soul.
I still can't believe you're gone Dad...I miss you more every single day. I know that you are in a much better place....but that doesn't stop the pain and emptiness in my heart. Til we meet again...R.I.P.
Love Forever,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
December 24, 2007
My darling husband,
Today is the one year anniversary of the saddest day of my life. When I lost you, the world stood still and my life, as I knew it, ended for me. I have been trying so hard to reconcile myself to the fact that I will never again see you in this lifetime but it is so
very difficult!! I just want to hold you and tell you how much I miss you and love you and always will. I know that when my life on earth is through, I will spend a sweet eternity with you and that is the thought that keeps me going, that and the love of our kids and family. God bless you and keep you in His loving arms, my sweet airman.
Until we meet again in Heaven, rest in peace my love.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Donna Begonis
December 17, 2007
Dear Jackie, Dottie, Gary, Keith and Kevin, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I pray your Christmas will be blessed by having the family together and the memories of your Dad in your hearts forever. I love you all. Donna Begonis
Jackie Lamarche
December 13, 2007
Dear Dad,
I can't believe it's been a year..we all miss you so much. Christmas will never be the same anymore...pretty much dreading it. Trying to make the best of it, I know that's what you would want me to do. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you and think of you. I carry you in my heart always. I still think of you every morning at 5 a.m. and I know you hear me say Good Morning Dad. Although I know you are in the better place, it still hurts and I'll always miss you. I love you so much. R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
November 22, 2007
My darling Clayt,
As you know, I am staying with Jackie and Bob right now. This morning we went to visit you, along with Gary. Today is Thanksgiving Day and I am giving thanks for having such a wonderful family. Jackie and Bob have been so great. They are giving Gary a temporary home since his marriage didn't work out. They are so thoughtful and loving.
Since you've been gone, one day is pretty much like another. I miss you so much!! I carry you in my heart and am still trying to cope with life without you. I love you dearly. I pray for you each night and kiss your picture that I keep by my bed. May God keep you tightly in his arms and give you eternal rest in peace.
Forever yours in love,
your wife,
Dot
Kevin Sparhawk
November 22, 2007
Dear Dad,
I went to see you today and asked God to bless you and hold you tightly in his arms. I miss you very much and always will. I love you dearly. My holidays are not the same without you. How about our Red Sox!!!
Happy Thanksgiving Dad.
Your loving son,
Kevin
Gary Sparhawk
November 22, 2007
Dear Dad,
Just thinking of you the day before Thanksgiving. Of course I won't forget about you when saying grace tomorrow either. The holidays will never be the same without you. Seems like just another day of the week. Just want you to know I love you and miss you. I also know that your Thanksgiving will be wonderful. At your table you will be surrounded by angels and Jesus himself. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. We will all be thinking of you. May the Good Lord bless us all. Happy Thanksgiving Dad.
Love you very very much,
your son, Gary
Jackie Lamarche
November 19, 2007
I love you, I miss you, I think of you every day....and I always will.
R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
November 9, 2007
I can't get over losing you,
I guess I never will,
Time was a precious thing,
The day the world stood still.
Love you so much, R.I.P.
Jackie
Gary Sparhawk
October 31, 2007
Hi Dad,
I miss you and love you very much. You are in my prayers every morning and every night. God does not forget the hard working family man, the kindhearted and giving people. Both you and Mom have been that to us our entire lives.
If God did not have a spot for you in Heaven, and I had one, I would give mine up for you or Mom or anyone in our family, in a heartbeat. That's how much I love you and my family. But I know where you are right now. I am 100% sure of this because Jesus' messenger, the Holy Spirit is in my heart and has told me so. I feel it in my heart and I know the love of Jesus surrounds you.
I am staying with Jackie, Bob, Kristen and Mom temporarily. Out of the kindness of their hearts they have also taken me in. There will come a time when all of us will be reunited again. That time will be the most wonderful time that any of us has ever experienced. I will ask the good lord to send my love to you tonight and when I get to that glorious place where you live, I will give you as much love as Jesus Himself is giving you right now. Love you Dad.
Love Gary, and don't think I didn't hear you say " I love you too kid", because I did!
Dorothy Sparhawk
October 30, 2007
My dearest Clayt,
I am back here in Worcester with Jackie and family. I went to visit you yesterday as I'm sure you know. I just can't put into words how much I miss you and love you! You are in my every thought and I carry you in my heart, as I will forever.
This whole family has joined Red Sox Nation and has cheered them on to another World Series victory. We missed your smiling face watching the games and we know for sure you were holding God's hands and asking Him for His help in winning!
I pray for you and ask God to hold you in His arms. Rest in peace my darling husband.
Jackie and Bob have made me very comfortable in our old home. I thank God for their kindness and their love.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
October 29, 2007
Hello Dad,
Well, you did it...I knew they'd win with you in the drivers' seat up there! It would have been much more exciting for me though, if you were here in the seat next to me watching them win. You were with me during every game I watched...but not in the way I'd prefer. I love you and I miss you so much.
Love,
Jackie
R.I.P.
Kristen Lamarche
October 29, 2007
GO RED SOX yahoo!!!
Thanks gramp ;)
Love you- Miss you
Kristen
Jackie Lamarche
October 27, 2007
Morning Dad...
Mom is here for the winter again. And I think she's relieved to be back...at least I hope so. I know I am. At least she's not all alone up in Maine, with nothing to do and noone to talk to. And we can take care of each other here! We miss you so very much. I can't believe it's been almost a year. Life just isn't the same without you, at all.
We'll be watching the game today..and of course thinking of you the whole time. Sure would be nice to have you here to watch it with us. You were what made it fun to watch....the reason that I became a sox fan...Kristen too. But I keep telling myself that you are the reason they are doing so well....that it's your way of telling us, "it's ok to watch and it's even ok to enjoy it"...so I try to. I love you dad, and I always will. You're the best! R.I.P.
Love Always,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
October 24, 2007
Hi Dad...
Just saying I love you and I miss you...and keep those Sox winning! I've been telling everybody that I know you have a hand in this...that you are in control up there.
Thinking of you...as always...R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
October 8, 2007
Hello Dad,
If you were here, I'd be calling to say Happy Anniversary to you and Mom....since you're not, just know that I'm thinking of you both and the many happy years you did have together. I wish you could be here for 52 more! I love you and miss you, so does Mom...very much. The sox are doing great...I wish you were here for that too. It just isn't the same watching them without you..I can't get into it. I try though, because I know damn well you have something to do with it! As always, I love you and miss you dearly. R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
October 2, 2007
Dad,
Going to Maine this weekend to help Mom with the yard sale. Everything is so difficult without you...I'm doing my best to help her..I can only do so much up there though! We're so lost without you. I love you and miss you every day, as does Mom. R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
September 22, 2007
Hello Dad,
I just want to say I love you and I miss you terribly. We had a first birthday party for your namesake, Luke Clayton today. Of course, I wish you were here for it, I wish you had had more time to get to know him. We all miss you. I know you are resting peacefully in Gods' loving arms and I look forward to the day I can give you a great big hug and kiss. Till then, R.I.P.
Love you,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
September 15, 2007
Again I am in Worcester for a brief stay with Jackie. She knows how lonely I have been up in Maine without you, so she came up to get me and bring me down here.
She has written so many beautiful messages to you that I can only say that I feel the same way as she does. I haven't been able to use my computer since it got hit by lightning but my thoughts and prayers are always with you, my love.
I have someone who is very interested in the house and maybe it will sell soon. If it sells I will be back here as soon as I can.
The person who is interested served in the Air Force in the Gulf
War and thanked you for your service in Korean War. He saw your cap in the car.
I love you Clayt, always have and always will. You truly are the Love
of my Life. I miss you terribly.
Stay safe in His arms.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
September 4, 2007
Dad..
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you,
and whispered "Come to me".
With tearful eyes we saw you suffer,
and watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
It's lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day,
Life doesn't seem the same,
since you have gone away.
But when days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong,
we seem to hear you whisper,
"Cheer up and carry on".
Each time I see your picture,
you seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry I'm in Gods' hands now... we'll meet again someday!"
A million times we've missed you, A million times we've cried,
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died."
Love you and miss you so much, Dad.
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
September 2, 2007
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... "DAD!"
I love you dearly and miss you everyday...Dad.
Love,
Jackie
R.I.P.
Jackie Lamarche
September 1, 2007
Hi Dad,
I just want to tell you I love you and I miss you. I hate to see the cold weather come and kill the flowers! I love going there to see you. R.I.P.
Love,
Jackie
P.S. Mom says she loves you...her computer isn't working, but if it were, she'd be writing. You know that.
Jackie Lamarche
August 27, 2007
Mom says she loves you....visited her this weekend with Kristen, Dot, Richie and Shannon. It was a nice weekend but of course, would have been much nicer if you were there! I love you Dad...and I'll never give up writing in this guest book, no matter what anyone thinks! It's what helps me get through sometimes. R.I.P. Daddy.
Love,
Jackie
Jackie Lamarche
August 23, 2007
Hi Daddy,
I miss you so much...I'll never stop. Dot, Richie and Shannon are coming tomorrow and we are going to visit mom...and you. Mom says she loves you..we all do. Please take care of little Katie for us. Nothing is the same without you here...nothing. Life sucks!
R.I.P. my dear daddy..I love you so much.
Kristen Lamarche
August 20, 2007
Grampy-
I am going to Katies wake tonight and funeral tomorrow- so you will meet her soon- please take care of her like you did our family- I love and miss you both so much- RIP and make sure you look after her for me... Thanks I love you Gramp-
Kayla and Grandpa at OOB
August 16, 2007
You are so missed!
August 16, 2007
Mommy
August 16, 2007
and my favorite auntie
August 16, 2007
My "other" hero
August 16, 2007
Two beautiful girls
August 16, 2007
Next generation Red Sox fan and namesake
August 16, 2007
Dads' garden
August 16, 2007
Helping Meme at cemetery
August 16, 2007
The Kenyons' visit
August 16, 2007
Jackie Lamarche
August 16, 2007
Hi Daddy,
Just writing to say I love you and I miss you so much. I don't want to see the cold weather come and kill all the flowers I've planted just for you. I'm dreading it. Being able to go and take care of your grave site makes me feel better...and close to you still. I know you aren't there, that you are in my heart, but it still helps. R.I.P. Til we meet again.
Love Forever,
Jackie
Dorothy Sparhawk
August 6, 2007
My dearest Clayt,
I visited the cemetary yesterday with Jackie and Kevin. She has done such a marvelous job there for you. It is the prettiest site in Hillside. I am here for a brief visit and will be going back to Maine on Saturday. Our home is up for sale as of July 2. I hope it sells fast so I can come back to Worcester and be close to you.I miss you terribly. I will always love you and keep you close in my heart.
Your loving wife,
Dot
Jackie Lamarche
August 1, 2007
Dad,
In the words of your man...Charley Pride...
So I feel so blue sometimes I want to die,
And so I've got a broken heart so what.
They say that time will heal all wounds in mice and men,
And I know that someday I'll move on and love again.
But just between you and me,
I've got my doubts about it.
Just between you and me,
You're too much to forget.
They fit. I love you Dad and I'll never stop missing you and your love.
Love,
Jackie
R.I.P.
Kristen Lamarche
July 30, 2007
Grampy-
Please watch over my Katie for a while- she's a great girl and I know you'll watch over her when you meet her too -
I love you
Kristen
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