Florence R. Sparks

Providence: Sparks, Florence R.(Green), 85, formerly of Esten Street, passed away peacefully on Monday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bertram L. Sparks, Jr. They were married for sixty years. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Roby) Green. Florence was a homemaker and a jewelry worker until she retired. She was a former member of the Roger Williams Post #35 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her three sons, Robert A. Sparks of Providence, Thomas M. Sparks and Michael T. Sparks, both of East Providence and her daughter, Carol A. Nadeau of Cranston, a brother, Edward Green, a sister, Mary York, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Harold Green, James Green, Edna Tabishesky, Alice Athaide, Evelyn Farr and Sarah Holman. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02906, in her memory would be appreciated.