SPARRY, James “Jim” Walter

Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2015 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus at the age of 86.

Beloved husband to the late Audrey (nee Brintnell).

Loving father to Ellen Sparry (Glen Meatherall) of Elmira and Doug Sparry of London. Cherished grandfather to Jessica Sparry (Connor Murphy) and Amanda Sparry. Also survived and missed by his sisters Elsie and Anne.

Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Lucy as well as his siblings Margaret, Robert and David.

Jim has gone now to join his beloved wife and dance partner Audrey.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Jim with his family during visitation at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will take place at Melville United Church, Fergus on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Marion Loree officiating.

Memorial donations can be directed to the Groves Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation at www.grahamgiddyfh.com or 519-843-3100.