Leonard Sinclair Sparks

Age 81, Halifax, passed away peacefully March 19, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Waverly, March 28, 1939, he was a son of the late Lillian (Williams) Sparks and Harold Sparks Sr.

Leonard was a veteran serving with the Canadian Army Reserve Unit. He retired after 34 years working with C.N.R. He had an amazing boxing career and was Canadian Welterweight Champion, Canadian Junior Welterweight Champion and Maritime Welterweight Champion. Leonard was ranked 10th in the world. He was honored by the C.P.B.C with an honorary lifetime boxing award. Inducted into the Maritime Sport Hall of Fame and the Black Ice Hockey & Sports Hall of Fame Society. Leonard was past Worshipful Master of Masons Equity Lodge 106 and a Shriner of Philae.

Leonard is survived by his devoted wife Beverly (Jones) Sparks and his loving children and step children. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.

Leonard was predeceased by his brother Harold Jr. and sisters Violet Sparks and Frances (Sparks) Carvery.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the attentive and thoughtful care provided by the staff at Arborstone Enhanced Care, 3rd floor. Special thank you to Reverend Grace Skeir and Reverend Dr Rhonda Britton of New Horizons Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Horizons Baptist Church, P.O. Box 40012, RPO Robie Street, Halifax, B3K 0E4

Visitation will be held at J A Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. on Friday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. and funeral service following immediately at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Due to Covid-19 restrictions attendance will be limited to those registered, to attend service please call 902-455-0531 to pre-register. To view livestream service or to leave an on line condolence please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com

Burial to take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lr. Sackville.