NEW GLASGOW – Richard Garfield “Ricky” Spears, 49, New Glasgow, formerly of Antigonish, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Courtney and Elizabeth (MacLeod) Spears. Surviving are his girlfriend, Joanne, New Glasgow; former wife, Karen, Westville; daughters, Rikki Ann, New Glasgow; Emily, Westville; sons, Joey, Westville; Steven, New Glasgow; Richard, Stellarton; Peter (Amanda), Merigomish; Andrew, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Noah, Samantha, Daniel; sisters, Esther, Merigomish; Peggy, New Glasgow; Carlene, Kentville; Gladys, Hopewell; Rosena, Pictou; Alberta, Goshen; brothers, John, Whitehill; Robert, New Glasgow; Phonse, Goshen; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens.