John Edward Howard SPRIGINGS

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the Brockville General Hospital after a full and active life. Beloved husband of Gale, and of the late Grace Keenan. Loving father of Kathryn and her husband Bob Hall of Orillia, Gael and her husband John Dodd of Langley, B.C., and Eric Sprigings and his wife Barbara of Saskatoon; and step-father of Gary Less and his wife Danielle of Boston, Patrick Less of Toronto, and Tammy and her husband Jeffrey Whitteker of Chesterville. Fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Gordon Sprigings. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In celebration of John's life a ceremony will be held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Brockville, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Cremation to follow at the Roselawn Tribute Centre and Crematorium, Maitland. Interment at a later date at Oakland Cemetery. In remembrance, donations in lieu of flowers to St. Peter's Anglican Church or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged. The Ottawa Citizen, 15-02-2002