Paul Sparks

SPARKS, Paul F., 77, of Walpole, formerly of Norwood., Wednesday, May 8, at Harrington House in Walpole. Born in Boston, on March 21, 1936, the son of the late George A. Sparks and Ellen (Dagle), he was raised and educated in Savin Hill, Dorchester. He served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean Conflict. He was a longtime member of the VFW, Norwood Post. Paul was the loving father of Michael Sparks of Norwood, Steven Sparks of Walpole, and Paul Sparks, Jr. of Mashpee, the dear brother of Claire Connolly of Canton, Evelyn O’Brien of Arlington, and several late siblings, the cherished grandfather of Joshua, Emma and Riley Sparks and great grandfather of Hayden and Jacoby Sparks. He also leaves his former wives, Joyce of Plainville and Dorothy Sparks of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Paul’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 10:30 AM at at Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD. Burial will be private in Bourne National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association,

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