Reginald F. Sparkes

Reginald F. Sparkes
Speaker of the Newfoundland House of Assembly
In office
1949–1956
Preceded byJames A. Winter (1934)
Succeeded byJohn R. Courage
Member of the House of Assembly for St. Barbe
In office
1949–1956
Preceded byNone, district created
Succeeded byJames Chalker
Personal details
Born27 June 1906
Jackson's Arm, Newfoundland
DiedJanuary 1990
Political partyLiberal
Parents
  • Isaac Sparkes (father)
  • Roseanna Ford (mother)
Alma materBishop Feild College
Columbia University
Occupationteacher, writer

Reginald Ford Sparkes (June 27, 1906 January 1990) was an educator, writer and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. Barbe in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1949 to 1956. Sparkes was the first speaker for the House of Assembly after Newfoundland became part of Canada.