LOWELL—Thomas F. Sparks, III, 48 years old, died unexpectedly Monday, November 29th, at his home.
He was born in Lowell, on November 16, 1956, a son of Thomas F. and Frances L. (Rogers) Sparks, of Lowell. He was a graduate of the Lowell Public Schools, Lowell High School, and Northern Essex Community College.
Mr. Sparks was employed as a Laborer by the Construction and General Laborer’s Union, Local, #223.
Surviving him besides his parents are a son: Ryan T. Sparks, of Newbury; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Suzanne F. and Donald McArdle, of Cape Neddick, ME; and Sharon F. and Kenneth Martin, of Lowell; a brother: Timothy J. Sparks, of Lowell; six nephews: Donald McArdle, III; Christopher P. McArdle; Jeffrey T. McArdle; Kenneth J. Martin, Jr.; Timothy J. Martin; and Patrick J. Martin; two grandnieces: Emma and Hannah Martin; his former wife: Nancy (Wojcukiewicz) S. Colombo, of Newbury.
Friends may call from 4 until 8 PM on Thursday, December 2nd, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, (Rte. 38). His Funeral Mass will be offered Friday, December 3rd, at 10:30 AM at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell.