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Dorothy Sparhawk Obituary
Worcester - Dorothy H. (Wallace) Sparhawk, 87, of Worcester and formerly of Wells, Maine died in her home on Monday, February 29th after an illness.
Dorothy was married for 51 years to the late Clayton I. Sparhawk who died in 2006. She is survived by her three sons, Gary Sparhawk of Worcester, Keith Sparhawk and his wife Barbara of Leicester and Kevin Sparhawk of Worcester; a daughter, Jacqueline Lamarche and her husband Robert of Worcester with whom she lived for the past 3 years; 4 brothers, James Wallace of Florida, Gerry Wallace, Robert Kenyon and Richard Kenyon all of New Jersey; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Sparhawk was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised by her parents, Harry Kenyon and Mary Elizabeth Wallace Kenyon and is also predeceased by a brother Artie Wallace.
Dorothy worked at Worcester Credit Union as a clerk and then for the Small Business Service Bureau where she worked until her retirement.
Mrs. Sparhawk was a family oriented woman that truly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren that called her "Gigi". Upon her retirement Dorothy moved to Maine with her husband where she developed a true love for the town of Wells, Maine and the beaches there.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 3rd at 11:30 AM in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St. with burial to follow in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11:30 in the funeral home before the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
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Jackie Lamarche
April 5, 2016
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I miss her so much. Her family and friends were her life and she loved us all so much..whether she saw you regularly or not for years..once you were a part of her life..it was forever. R.I.P. mom..I wish I could have done so much more for you..give Dad a great big hug for me..until we meet again..I love you both
cheryl donahue
March 7, 2016
Jackie, please know i think of all of you every day. I know what a difficult time this is for you. I truly believe she's at rest being back with your dad and no longer suffering. She's in my prayers forever.
Ginger Morgan
March 6, 2016
Dot, you were my beautiful cousin, inside and out. I only wish I was able to visit with you other than by phone before you went to be with the Lord. I love you, you will be missed. Love Ginger.
Deb Bird McDonald
March 6, 2016
Jackie and Family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Losing a loved one is so very difficult. Hold on to all of your wonderful memories of your mom to get you through this very difficult time. Deb Bird McDonald
Jackie Lamarche
March 5, 2016
Thank you all so much for your loving thoughts and memories..she will live on through all of us until we meet again..every comment here means the world to me..thank you again
Rick & Judy Keller
March 2, 2016
Dear Sparhawk Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this time. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless.
Amy Nattinville Kotsopoulos
March 2, 2016
Gary, Keith, Jackie, Kevin, and family,
I was very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I fondly remember her and your dad and our days on Dybeck Street. Take solace knowing she is back with him and raising some hell with my grandparents, especially Willy. Know you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
March 2, 2016
Our heart and prayers go out to the Sparhawk family in their time of sorrow.
Tom & Maureen Lockman
walter stines
March 2, 2016
the Stines family would like to give you our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, God bless her , and her family & friends in this time of grief.
March 1, 2016
Jackie, may this candle shine bright for all eternity and keep the memories of your Mom alive in your heart. Rest in peace Dorothy. All my sympathy, Denise Antoni(Begonis)
March 1, 2016
Jackie and family, I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. I remember her from when we were kids. So was always very nice. Know that she is not suffering anymore and is in the loving arms of God. God bless you Dorothy. With my deepest sympathy. Denise Antoni (Begonis) Gilbert. AZ
cheryl donahue
March 1, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Dot was a great lady that I have fond memories of. Find peace that she's no longer suffering and she's back with Clayton. Love and prayers to all of you.
Mike Gancarz
March 1, 2016
Gary, so sorry for the loss of your mom. May she rest in peace.
melissa harper
March 1, 2016
sorry for ur loss prayers and thoughts for the family may god bless yall doing this sad time Rest In Peace Dorothy
susan byron
March 1, 2016
gary sorry to hear about your mother. cherish your memories with her. I work with you at Edward buick .
Kathy Olson
March 1, 2016
Dear Jackie,Bobby,Kristen and extended family. I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I know these last years were very difficult for all of you. My first contact with your mom was back in the late 70's at the Worcester Credit Union. She was such a sweet lady. May she now rest in peace and knowing she will now be with the love of her life may that bring some comfort to you in the days ahead. Thinking of you at this time Love Kathy, Fran and Pete Olson
Stephen Moro
March 1, 2016
Keith and Barbara,
My condolences on the passing of you Mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Begonis
March 1, 2016
Jackie, Keith, Gary and Kevin, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. Please know mom is not in pain and peaceful, as hard as it for you right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jackie, hugs and kisses. May all your memories take you through this rough time. I love you. Rest in peace Dottie.
Tom Beaudet
March 1, 2016
Dear Gary, Keith, Barbara, Jackie and Kevin. I am saddened to learn of the passing of your Mom. Cherish your memories and may you find peace and comfort in knowing she is reunited with your Dad for all eternity.
Dan and Carol Masterson
March 1, 2016
Dear Keith,Barbara and Family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May the prayers of those who love you, carry you through this time of sorrow.
March 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dot at Small Business she was a gem.
RIP Dot. Janet (Amato) Keller
Denise McMahon
March 1, 2016
To the Sparhawk family, so sorry for your loss of your Mother.May all your happy memories you shared help you get thru this sad time.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Rest in peace.An old friend of Jackies from Worcester.
Sheila Conroy
February 29, 2016
Dear Keith and family,
I send my sympathies for the loss of your mother.
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