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Mrs. Donna Eve Lynne Sponton
1943 - 2015
Mrs. Donna Eve Lynne Sponton
1943 - 2015
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BORN
1943
DIED
2015
Donna Sponton Obituary
Lynne married Derek Sponton September 1961 and continued to live at Discovery as a stay at home Mom raising two boys. In 1969 they moved to Ireland where she continued to raise her two boys. While in Ireland, she enjoyed equestrian sports and became excellent at riding and hunting. In 1978 the family moved back to Uranium City, Saskatchewan and Lynne became postmistress of Uranium City Post Office. In 1990 as her boys had now left home, she moved with her husband to Ethiopia where they survived the 1991 revolution when Mengistu was removed from power. While in Ethiopia, she fully integrated into the local community helping local people through difficult times. In 1992 she moved to Tunisia with her husband until 1996 when she returned to Creston, BC. While in Tunisia, she survived cancer of her throat. In 1998 Lynne and her husband moved to Chilliwack and retired.
While in Honduras in 1998 for 6 months, she helped a missionary group when Hurricane Mitch caused so much destruction. Since then she spent six months each year in Honduras and enjoyed her Bible Study group of which some were from the days of Hurricane Mitch. Lynne finally lost her courageous battle with cancer May 12, 2015.
"What a Woman"
Lynne's family would like to thank Dr. Bull and the Home Health Care Nurses for the excellent and sensitive care they gave Lynne these last months of her life.
Lynne will lovingly be remembered by her husband Derek Sponton; children Stedman and Lynne Sponton and Shawn and Sharon Sponton; grandchildren Joshua and Conner Sponton, Keeley and Aidan Sponton.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack, BC; Angus Haggarty officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Donna Eve Lynne Sponton's name to BC Cancer Foundation (Immunotherapy Research) 150-686 West Broadway, Vancouver BC Canada V5Z 1G1.
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22 Entries
February 23, 2016
"Derek, Stedman, & Shawn. Condolence from Mel & Eileen Scott, old Friends from Discovery & Ireland. Prayers for you & your Family. Lynne will be greatly missed.
Melissa Scott
February 22, 2016
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Miss the care free days when we were kids in Ireland Stedman.
Love and prayers to you and all the family.
Judy Feeley
June 12, 2015
Derek, We miss Lynne a lot she was a dear and wonderful friend.
Pat and Steve Phypers
May 23, 2015
Derek, Sted and Shawn
So sorry to hear about Lynne's passing. May God give you comfort and strength.
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Jim & Lisa Peach
May 23, 2015
Derek and family, Lisa and myself were saddened to hear of your loss. Everytime we spoke with Lynn, she was always smiling. She was a special person with a special heart.
Kathy Randal
May 21, 2015
Derek, Sted and Shawn,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lynne's passing. She was such a courageous lady in her battle with her illness. She always had that big smile and loved the times the three of us would get together and have our "chai lattes!" I feel very blessed to have called her my friend and wish we could have seen more of each other.
My prayers are with you, Derek, Sted and Shawn and their families.
Cathy Ouellette
May 21, 2015
Dear Derek, Sted and Shawn and families, We are deeply saddened to hear of Lynne's passing and know she will be forever missed. Lynne was a force to reckon with and her love of life, family and friends was evident. There is no loss that measures up to losing someone as important as your mom, but knowing Lynne she wouldn't want us to sit around grieving, but rather celebrating the wonderful life she led. I'm sure she had few regrets in living the full and adventurous life she did.
Her lasting legacy is the wonderful children she raised and how much love and pride she had for you all. She will live on in our hearts and memories, and will never be forgotten.
In love and sympathy,
Cathy, Denis and Gina
Rudi And Guadalupe Kerkmann
May 20, 2015
Dear Derek and family: We are very sorry to hear about Lynne' passing. She will always be remembered as a very gentle and special lady and most of all for her courageous battle during the last few years.
Tom and Kay Shaw
May 20, 2015
Derek, Stedman, Shawn and families,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Lynne. May she rest in peace. Tom and I have great memories of times shared in Canada and in Ireland.
May 20, 2015
Dear Derek,Stedman and Shawn,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Lynne.
Lynne became a friend of mine when she stayed together with Derek in Le Kef,Tunisia for 4 years(1992-1996).Ever since,we kept in touch through her beautifully handwritten letters,sent from Canada and Honduras.
I will never forget Lynne's beautiful smile and great personality.
Rafika Souli
Kef,Tunisia
Linda Rook
May 19, 2015
Derek, Stedman & Shawn
My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of such a gracious lady. I will miss our emails from your stays in Honduras. She will be missed by all. I will be away on the 23rd but my thoughts will be with you. Find comfort in your memories.
Nikki Vezina-Bartel
May 19, 2015
Derek, Sted, and Shawn,
What I knew about Lynne...Lynne was a beautiful lady inside and out. She had a gentle nature, and a beautiful smile that put you at ease. She was thoughtful in so many ways. She sent Christmas cards to my family, and fur faces, no matter how far away she was. She was a lover of animals, all kinds. It didn't matter how awful she was feeling, if she heard I was unwell she has Derek coming over with vitamin drinks and get well cards. She always ended her text messages with, love Lynne.
One of the last messages Lynne sent me she thanked me for being such a thoughtful friend. I read that now and think how blessed I was to have known her.
Love always,
and Bam snuggles.
May 18, 2015
Derek and Family
A lovely, kind and gracious lady, well traveled and well loved.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Gerry and Adelia Snow
May 17, 2015
Dear Derek,Sted and Shawn,
You are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.Please accept our condolences on the loss of Lynne,a great Lady and a good friend of ours. We shall never forget the happy times our two families enjoyed in Le Kef,Tunisia.(1990s).Lynne and Derek wanted to brush up their French,and that's how I first met them.We became friends and exchanged visits.Lynne was a great lady and Derek,a real gentleman.Whenever we think of Lynne,Rafika and I will always remember her as a great friend.
Rey & Mary Libby
May 17, 2015
Lynne was such a gracious lady. She will be greatly missed and will always live in the hearts of her loved ones.
Alger Libby
May 17, 2015
Derek, Sted, and Shawn -- Tina and I extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy, and we truly share in your sorrow. I first met Shawn in 1983, and these many years of friendship make your loss feel like it is my own. I know how tight-knit your family has always been -- a true example of devotion and dedication that is an inspiration to us all -- so we can only imagine how painful your mother's departure has been for you. If it is any comfort, I hope you realize that the depth of grief only speaks to the great love you shared as a family over your mother's lifetime. Grief is a testimony to the legacy of love that she gave you. In these dark hours, may you find comfort not only in each other, but in the hope of Christ and the promise of redemption, when death will finally be forever destroyed. Our hearts are with you in solidarity and grief at this terrible time.
Cheryl Amm
May 16, 2015
So sorry to hear the sad news Derek. Lynne was a beautiful lady inside and out. My deepest condolences to you Derek, as well as Sted, Shawn and their families. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May she Rest in Peace forever.
May 16, 2015
Hello, Derek, Sted and Shawn,
I never knew any of you. Lynne was my best friend for a few short, sweet years, when my mother and Lynne's mother become close friends and spent as much time together walking as they could. They used to go off singing "I love to go a wandering" and whenever I hear that song I think of the two of them.
But Eve died way too earlier, Lynne and her dad moved up north, and Lynne married early. The friendship melted away and the only contact I had occasionally was through my mother and occasionally through my brother Terry, who had some contact with you both perhaps through mining or Thiessen Team. I never forgot Lynne and I cherished the times we had as young teenagers
May 16, 2015
Hello, Derek, Sted and Shawn,
I never knew any of you. Lynne was my best friend for a few short, sweet years, when my mother and Lynne's mother become close friends and spent as much time together walking as they could. They used to go off singing "I love to go a wandering" and whenever I hear that song I think of the two of them.
But Eve died way too earlier, Lynne and her dad moved up north, and Lynne married early. The friendship melted away and the only contact I had occasionally was through my mother and occasionally through my brother Terry, who had some contact with you both perhaps through mining or Thiessen Team. I never forgot Lynne and I cherished the times we had as young teenagers
May 16, 2015
Hello, Derek, Sted and Shawn,
I never knew any of you. Lynne was my best friend for a few short, sweet years, when my mother and Lynne's mother become close friends and spent as much time together walking as they could. They used to go off singing "I love to go a wandering" and whenever I hear that song I think of the two of them.
But Eve died way too earlier, Lynne and her dad moved up north, and Lynne married early. The friendship melted away and the only contact I had occasionally was through my mother and occasionally through my brother Terry, who had some contact with you both perhaps through mining or Thiessen Team. I never forgot Lynne and I cherished the times we had as young teenagers short but sweet. I recall once having my mother visit here and she wanted to contact Lynne through email. It was new to her and she wanted to communicate. I believe at that time you were living somewhere in South America? Lynne replied to mother's message and mom was delighted.
So sitting here remembering is bringing back lots of memories and I send you my sincere condolences. I also thank you deeply for letting me know, especially at such a time.
Warm thoughts, tears and hugs.
Cherie Thiessen
Mary Shinn
May 16, 2015
I am grateful to have know her in La Ceiba. Her and Derek were excellent neighbors. Enjoy the time we had and the laughs that were so grand. One fantastic lady. Mary Shinn
May 15, 2015
We have lost a fine lady. I shall always be greatfull to have known Lynne
in La Ceiba. I wish we could have talked more.
Fred Varley
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