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Donald Sparklin Obituary

SPARKLIN, SR., Donald H. (Age 77) On Thursday, April 20, 2006, of Woodlawn, MD; beloved husband of the late Anne C. Sparklin (nee Allen). He is survived by his five children, Donald H. Sparklin, Jr. of Riviera Beach, Timothy A. Sparklin of Catonsville, John B. Sparklin of Timonium, Rev. Paul C. Sparklin of Middle River, and Julia Marie C. Sparklin of Woodlawn; eight grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Ann Witte of Woodlawn, and two brothers, William C. Sparklin of Woodlawn and Robert Alan Wolfe, Sr. of Orlando; predeceased by one brother and several sisters. He is survived by and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call LORING BYERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC., 8728 Liberty Road, (2 miles west of the 695 beltway, exit 18- B) on Sunday, April 23 and Monday, April 24 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Christian Wake Service, Monday 7:30 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 11 A.M. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6950 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in his name to Our Daily Bread and the Johns Hopkins Hospital Children's Oncology Center.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2006.

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Kathleen Walker(nee Allen)

May 9, 2006

I was sorry to hear about Uncle Don's passing. I won't forget the work he did with our family Geneology. My thoughts are with you guys.

Joanie Smith Miller

April 27, 2006

I wish to express my condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Your parents and grandparents would have been so proud of how you all demonstrated their family legacy of love and unity on Tuesday at his Mass. John, Paul, and Julia I remember especially all three of you with such fondness during your “Youth Group years at OLPH”. Thinking of you all at this time.

John & Fran Conigliaro

April 26, 2006

We are sorry to hear of your dads passing. We did not know of his passing until Tuesday, and then it was too late to be there with all of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy & prayers.

BARBARA Friedman

April 25, 2006

TO Father Paul and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the love and concern of friends and family be a comfort to you.

Love,

Dr. Kassolis,Barbara and Kim

Trish Weidemann

April 24, 2006

Tim, Kim and family,



I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you all.

Frieda Robinson

April 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

I remember your mom and dad mostly from my kitchen window (I seemed to always be washing dishes). I saw them everyday and the children growing into mature hardworking adults. My husband Bill passed away last year and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I know you have many memories of your parents and your childhood with them. Keep strong in the faith and you will see them again.

God Bless You, Frieda Robinson

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