Kate died on 31 Dec 2016 after a long battle with Cancer. Kate was able to be home with her children, husband and her beloved new granddaughter for Christmas before returning to the Moncton City Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

Born is Sackville, she was predeceased by her parents; Robert (Bob) and Muriel (Bell) Steadman.

Survived by her daughter Stacey Lynn Sparks ,  her husband Montell  and granddaughter Brielle of  Massachusetts, her son Jordan Troy Sparks from Burnaby British  Columbia and spouse Victor of Riverview, New Brunswick, her sister and best friend Patricia Leger (husband Charles) of Shediac Bridge and sisters; Roberta Novak and Peggy Hazelhurst, a brother Robbie Steadman of Sackville.

Kate was a very special person who cared about everyone over herself. Her passions in life were varied and included working in diverse professions such as mental health, Early Childhood Education and Women’s Fitness. She loved to travel and had a unique ability as an artist, was a skillful painter, stained glass artist and quilter.

 She loved helping others especially children, having touched hundreds of children as an Early Childhood Development Specialist. In Kate’s honor a gofundme page has been created. All funds generated by this fund will be donated to the Headstart Program Moncton, NB. https://www.gofundme.com/katiesparks .  The arrangements are entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (869-2007). Online condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca