Sperry, Owen Warren, age 5, died tragically on January 23, 2013, in IWK Health Centre, QEII. Born inHalifax in June, 2007, he was a son of Jason and Tracy Sperry (Lawrence). Owen was in Primary at Beechville- Lakeside-Timberlea (BLT) Elementary. He enjoyed working outdoors with his dad, basketball, swimming and skating. Owen loved music and thought he and his brother would someday have a band with Jack on vocals and guitar and Owen playing back-up guitar. He is survived by his loving parents; brother, Jack; maternal grandparents: grandmother, Brenda Lawrence (and
James Hubley) and grandfather, Peter (and Maureen Lawrence) of Liverpool; aunts and uncles: Heather and Tom Cook, Brian Lawrence, Cory Hubley, Vernon, Robert, Harold, Douglas and Richard Sperry, Helen Legge and Donna Bollivar; cousins and other relatives. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Lorraine and Elizabeth Sperry. Funeral service will be held in JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax on Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. The family will greet relatives and friends at a celebration of his life to follow in Delta Halifax, 1990 Barrington St., Baronet Ballroom at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the
family requests memorial donations be made to the Owen Sperry Trust at any branch of Scotiabank.
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Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
Dear Brenda, Jim & Family. We were totally shocked to read this very sad news. Please know that you are in our hearts & prayers. God give you all the strength to help you through these difficult times. Sincerely, Linda & Curtis
Brenda dexter
Tracy and Jason ,so sorry for your loss,our hearts go out to you at this sad time find peace in the beautiful memories you had with Owen , god bless you and your love ones
Charmaine Colp (Red Deer, Alberta) Ronald Fancy (Liverpool,Nova Scotia)
To ALL of Owens family, So sorry for the loss you are all going through at this time, cherish all the memories. My heart aches for what you all must be going through. Owen will now be looking down over you all from Heaven! My prayers and thoughts are you all during this difficult time. Hugggggsssss to you ALL!
Kim (Ingram) Kook
Tracy, Jason and family
So shocked by this tragic news, my heart is breaking for you all. Hold your wonderful memories close and know that Owen is always with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Vicki Roach
Please accept our sincere condolences on this tragic loss. May the love and support of your family and friends help to ease your pain. Our thoughts are with you all.
Patty Peach
Dearest Brenda, my heart breaks for your loss, of your beautiful grandson. I know how very much you love all of your grandchildren, and how very proud you are of all of them. I have said my prayers for you and your family, every single night. As a grandmother, I can not imagine the pain you are going through right now. Smile every time you think of Owen, as he will forever put a smile on your face. Remember all the fun times you had with him and all the love he showed for his nanny Brenda. There are no words i can say to help you through this. All i can say is God Bless you and your family. God has Owen as his little angel now. Owen will be looking down on his Nanny Brenda, with a certain twinkle in his eye. That twinkle is just for you…
Heather (Veinot) Stevens
Dearest Tracy, Jason & family, My heart has been aching for you all week. It was just 2 weeks ago I was asking your mother about how you were and about the kids. There are no words that will take away your pain. Treasure every sweet memory you have and keep Owen alive in your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Heather (Veinot) Stevens
susan and charlie mcfatridge
Dear Tracey,Jason,Jack and Family, we are so sad for your loss and want you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Keep your memories of Owen close to your hearts and may the love and support you have from family and friends help ease your pain.God Bless
freda and jim norman heather martin leneten
dear jason tracy and family and brenda and jim so very sorry you all are in our prayers
Valerie, Doug, Josh & Breanna Wamboldt
Tracy, Jason, Jack and family:
I’m so very sorry, there are no words to make you feel better at this time but know that you have so many people praying for you right now. Things aren’t supposed to be like this and I guess we’ll never understand it. Owen’s memory will live on through his family and friends. I only saw him once at June’s but he was such a joy to be around. He loved his parents, his big brother Jack and his Grandparents and you could tell he and Jack were the light of their lives. Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers as you get through the next few days and onward. Thinking of you all and wishing I could take the hurt away. Heaven has a new Angel looking down on you.
kim and steven moulton
ive never met your child, but i have to say that there hasnt been a day that has gone by that i havent thought about you Jason and Tracey sence the accident. We are so very sorry for your loss and can not even imagine what your going threw. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
God Bless
Jenn Kurmey
Tracy and Jason,
I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Susan Levy
To all of Owen’s family: Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss for this dear sweet little boy.
Marty
My deepest condolences to Tracy and Jason. The feelings and emotions that you and your families are experiencing must be so surreal. I can not imagine what you are going through. Just remember that you have lots of support during this difficult time.
Rika Bolivar
so sorry for your loss many stories have been told at tim`s about our grand kids and what great child he was , may all your great memories of Owen get through this sad time
John & Karen Henley
TO ALL OF OWEN’S FAMILY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and especially tomorrow, may all your memories of this sweet little boy help you get through this difficult time.
Dawn and Gary Roberton
To the family, our thoughts are with you at this time. Family and friends are so important and will help you to get through this horrible time. Stay strong and together.
Becky Colp and family
Dear Tracy and Jason, So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I havent seen you since you were very young..I used to babysit for your mom..when you and Heather were wee ones! Breaks my heart thinking of what your facing right now and how hard its going to be for you and your family. Heather and Brenda I cant put into words what I want to say right now..only to let you know, your in my thoughts and wishing you only warm and wonderful memories of your precious son, grandson, and nephew! Thinking about you all..god bless!
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Brenda and family, we are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Smith
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Although not knowing Owen, he has touched so many people in our community. May all of our thoughts and prayers help comfort you and give you strength through this most difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Debbie & Maynard Carrier
Our throughs & praters goes out to the Family . Brenda & Husband . Didn;t’T know owen BUT HE TOUCHED OUR HEARTS . So sorry to hear about the news . My you rest in peace Owen. xxoo Debbie & Maynard Carrier,,,,
Mark and Wendy Lawrence and family
Please accept our sincere condolences and know you are in our prayers.
Love Mark, Wendy, Michael, David and Matthew
sandra and basil
to Owen’s family,
may the love of family and friends carry you though this difficult time
julie
So very sorry fo the loss of your presious son. You and your famiies will be in my thoughts and prayers, take comfort in the fact that even though for a short time, you had him in your life and he loved and cherished you as you did him. It was said to me before that before we are born we are with god in heaven, and we chose the people that we want for our parents, and he chose you. <3
Alison, Scott, David, Noah, and Grace Richardson
To all of the Owen family, you are in our thoughts and prayers daily along with the majority of Timberlea. Our boys play basketball with Jack and would often see your family there. We pray for strength and comfort for the days ahead as you cherish the beautiful memories of Owen. God Bless.
Jim & Beulah Mitton
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family of Owen Sperry,
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
And the beautiful memories you have of your short time with Owen will always be with you .
Helen Lilly
To all the family:
I was so saddened to hear of the tragic accident with Owen, Please know that you all are in my thoughts and special prayers.
Donald Zwicker
Brenda,Jim and family
my thoughts and prayers go to the family at this most difficult time.
Peter and Susan Truelove and family
May you all, Owen’s family, please accept our most sincere condolences in the loss of your precious child. Although his time with you was far too short, may the memories you treasure be plentiful. May God give you, Owen’s family, great comfort, strength and love in your time of need. Sincerely, The Truelove family
Linda & Robert Trainor
Dear Family,
Words can’t not express how one feels at this untimely death of such a young boy. My prayers & thoughts are with you all. May God be with you, surrounding you with His love & peace. God Bless.
Judi Maillett
To Owen’s family:
Words cannot express the sorrow we all feel.Even though Owen was only here for a short time, he has touched so many lives.Take comfort in family & friends.Memories will keep him fresh in your hearts.In my thoughts & prayers.
Annette
Dear Brenda:
I was so saddened to hear about your grandson. Sometimes it is not for us to understand why a young life has to end so tragically but know that your little guy although not physically here will always be here in your heats and memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frank and Jane Croft
The death of this dear little boy touched us all. My Thoughts and Prayers….God Bless
Jane Warner and Bill Roy
Brenda, Jimmy and family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Elizabeth Fraelic
There are no words in the world that can begin to express such a loss. Just know that there are people who are holding you in their thoughts and prayers, far and wide. Sincere condolences to all of the family.
Liz Fraelic
Jamel & Rhonda Perry & Catherine MacEachern
Dear Tracy & Jason:
I had the pleasure of meeting Owen a couple of years ago when I came to the Delta for a meeting with Pat. You were all getting ready to go to the pool for your Friday night swim. He was very excited to be going swimming and didn’t have time for the grown ups to talk. I am very sorry to hear of the tragic accident that caused his death at such a young age. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time and for many months to come….
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of such a young boy. We will be thinking of all the family at these hard times.
Kim and Trevor Munroe
We are very sorry for your loss.. We use to share stories of our sons which are both named jack 🙂 and was pregnant the same time with my little girl kayleigh and handsome Owen. I wish I could be there today to show support, I am sending lots of love, prayers and thoughts to you and all the family.. Rip sweet little Owen xo
Don and Bonnie Hendsbee{the man with the lit up hat}
Tracy, Jason, Jack and Family,
Our hearts were broken when we heard of this unfortunate news.We got to meet you at Tim’s and enjoyed our time with the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Faith D'Eon
Did not know that sweet little boy Owen, my heart and prayers go out to his family at this terrible sad time.
Tim McDonald
The sad loss of little Owen has touched the hearts of everyone. May you find comfort knowing that so many others have you in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
shelley turner
such a very sad time for you all…my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy Davis and Randy Johnson
Brenda and Jim,we are thinking of you at this time.So sorry for your loss of such a beautiful and from what has written a very amazing boy.Such an unbelievable tragedy to have to go through.Sending good thoughts your way as you try to deal with.
Parker Minard
Jason and Tracy and Jack,
I do not have the words. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Shirley and Paul Neals
To all of the family, we are so very sorry for your loss! There is always grief when a family member dies but the loss of a child is the greatest tragedy of all! God bless you all
Heather Anthony
To Owen’s Family, I do not know how to express my sincere sympathy’s to all of you. As a parent and grandparent I can only imagine your pain at the loss of your precious little boy. Know that many people also share your loss with you. Cherish your memories and hopefully they bring you comfort. My thoughts are with you at this time.
HEATHER &ROSS WHYNOT
TO OWENS FAMILY,OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . GOD BLESS.
John & Debbie Herman
Our hearts goes out to Owen’s Family and Friends.
A Precious Little Angel…….God Bless You All.
Susan MacLeod
It’s very difficult to write a message while the tears are flowing. There are no words to express how one feels for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Doug and Lin Lucier
So So sorry, This just should not happen..Sadly it does. Just want you to know how much we share your grief. Thinking of all your family Sincerely Doug & Lin
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Owen’s Family, We are so sorry for your loss, for was such a beautiful child, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Little Owen
Geraldine Stevens Williams
My sincere sympathy to the Sperry – Lawrence families on the tragic loss of the dear little boy, Owen. May God hold you in His comforting arms at this sad time.
Joanie &Peter Davies
Our condolences to all of Owen’s family….prayers and hugs
karen wamboldt
Donna and Brenda and all the rest of the families. I’ve been thinking of you guys ever since this tragic accident. I didn’t no this sweet little boy OWEN but their hasn’t been a day go by that i haven’t stop thinking of this little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the families at this sad and difficult time. God Bless.
Stephen & Sally A.Lake Belding
I sent condolences to the family on the Halifax site, but I would like to add condolences to the Liverpool site also. I can’t stop thinking about Owen just to look at his sweet face you know how special he was. Knowing the family for so many years and remembering Jason when he was a little boy, it breaks my heart to know this family has suffered this terrible loss. I know the funeral is over but I just wanted the Sperry family to know I will keep you all in my prayers and you will be in my thoughts. Maybe it will help you somewhat Jason to think of Owen being with your parents who will look after him and keep him safe untill he is with you again. I can’t even imagine the pain you all are going through. My deepest sympathy to you all….God Bless
Stephen & Sally A.Lake Belding
Sylvia & Mike Langille
TO ALL OF OWENS FAMILY,
We were saddened to hear about your tragic loss!We too suffered a loss of a grandchild,tragicly. It is one of the worse things you will ever encounter in life. With the help of time and your family and friends the pain will ease.Hold your memories and family close! Take care and hang in there!God bless!
Brenda and Jeff Foley
To all of Owen’s family,
Mere words cannot express the sadness we feel over the loss of Owen. Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart.
Brenda and Jeff
Evelyn and Lorimer
There are no words. . . our hearts ache for all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Anne Zwicker
To all of Owen’s family. This little angel has touched the hearts of so many. Let the wonderful memories of that beautiful smile and and the love and support being sent your way be your crutch during this difficult time. Take care.
Pearl Golden, Greg Golden
Brenda and Family,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of Owen. Please accept our sincere sympathies at this difficult time. God Bless.
Pearl and Greg
Belinda Wentzell Delong
The loss of a child in a tragic accident the pain is so great,that those of us thats been ther understands it best.My heart bleeds for your whole family .My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the road ahead.May God Be With You All.
Eleanor and Sherman Roberts
Dear Donna and family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your nephew, such a young child for God to take so early. May the memories of a little boy bring lots of peace to his family in the coming months.
Becky Long(Jollimore)
Though the miles may separate us, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I hope the memories of Owen bring peace to all of you in the months to come.
Samantha Askheim
Dear Sperry family, We were shocked and upset to hear the news. I would bring Freja’s baby sister Astrid to visit them at daycare last year. I remember Freja making extra hearts on a Valentine she made for him last year because he was “SO nice”. So sorry to hear, it is heartbreaking. Please take comfort in all the beautiful memories and love of family and friends. Our deepest sympathy, Samantha, Roar, Freja & Astrid Askheim xoxo
amy and alex croft
We are so sorry for your loss. Although you may not recognize us we are friends of Brenda and Jimmy and know that all of you must be inconsolable at this time. Take heart that others share your sorrow and all of our sympathies are there with you all. Amy and Alex
Renae and Andrew Driscoll
Dearest Tracy, Jason and Jack
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Owen. He will be remembered by us as so bright and cheerful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
So sorry to learn of the tragedy.
Such a sweet little boy.
Savor the Memories
Our thoughts are with you.
jackie and alan moore
i am so sorry to here of your tragic death of your son . i am so sorry that i never got to meet him . please just think of all the smiles and laughter and after you will see what an experience it was just to have such an angel witjh you . all of our prayers and thoughts are with you.