John Harold Springham a lifelong resident of Newton died on Wednesday March 21, 2007 at Wingate in Needham. He was 94 years old. Born in Newton, he was the son of the late John H. and Mary L. (McDonald) Springham. Harold was a bus driver for Middlesex Bus Company in Boston until his retirement in 1972. He was an active member of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish in Newton Upper Falls. The beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Duffy), he was the father of Richard F. Springham of Marshfield and late John H. Jr. and Robert T. Springham. Brother of Mary Purington of Holliston. Also survived by many grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Monday March 26 at 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers donations in Harold’s name may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, Bethany Healthcare Facility, 97 Bethany Rd, Framingham MA 01701.