Samuel Spratt Obituary
Samuel Robert (Bob) Spratt, our Dad passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020, surrounded by his daughters. He is now reunited with our Mom, Delta, who predeceased him four years ago. He is predeceased by his parents and sister Sheila of Winnipeg and many friends. He is survived by his daughters; Linda McCabe (Paul), Diane Hansen (Brett), Roberta Leevers (Michael) and his granddaughters, Emily McCabe and Laura Hansen and his lifelong friend Harry Erickson of Vancouver.
His love of sports led to his coaching and managing baseball, softball and hockey teams in Tsawwassen and Richmond. He was also a Canadian Minor Football Official for 20 plus years in Winnipeg, Toronto and the Lower Mainland.
Dad was a tireless volunteer. Volunteering and giving back was a big part of his life. He gave his time to the BC Cancer Society, the Masonic Driver Program for Cancer Patients and was a long time blood donor to the Red Cross. He supported Covenant House, Delta Hospital Foundation and many other causes close to his heart.
Dad loved politics! He volunteered, managed election campaigns and never shied away from a lively political discussion.
Dad was a member of the Masonic Lodge from 1962 and served as Grand Master of Tsawwassen Lodge 185. He as also a founding member and past President of the T.O.O.B.
Dad and Mom spend their retirement years travelling and cruising he world.
Dad's last years were spent at the Waterford Retirement Home with the last two years on the Care Floor. He received loving care and support from the nurses and care aides for this last part of his life for which we are so grateful.
We will miss him greatly.
Published by North Shore News from Dec. 31, 2020 to Jan. 30, 2021.