SPARKMAN , Elspeth Margaret (nee Miller) June 23, 1915 - October 16, 2009 It is with great sadness that the family of Elspeth Sparkman announce her peaceful passing, on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the age of 94 years. She was truly an amazing lady, with the kindest, gentlest heart. She lived for her family and they were her life. The void that is left with her passing will be difficult to fill, but remembering the strength she always portrayed will help all of us through this difficult time. Elspeth is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Winnie Sparkman; daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and David Ferguson and Phyllis and Howard Cockwill; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, George; daughter, Jeanette and sons, Lloyd and Kenny. A Celebration of Elspeth's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Cochrane Funeral Home (369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB) on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor's choice. "Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the wound less sore, But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before" Forever loved and always missed. In living memory of Elspeth Sparkman, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Phone: 403-932-4740. Published in the Calgary Herald on 10/19/2009