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Michael Sprague Obituary

SPRAGUE, Michael A. Of Revere, formerly of Somerville, Dec. 11, 2008. Father of David Sprague & his wife Michele of Billerica and Michelle Perry & her husband James of Somerville. Son of Rosalie (Spignese) Sprague of Revere and the late Daniel Sprague. Brother of Daniel Sprague and Victoria Bonner, both of Revere, Robert Sprague of Melrose and the late Sandra Lombard. Grandfather of Braedon, Aaron, John & Kendall. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere, at 10:30 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. For obituary, directions or to sign guestbook: www.gatelyfh.com. Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2008.

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Love Robin

December 16, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Lisa Sperlinga

December 15, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was a good guy. May he rest in peace.

Jackie White

December 15, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. I hope that all your wonderful memories bring comfort in your time of sadness. With Love, Jackie & David White

Tricia Treska

December 14, 2008

Dave and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be unable to attend the services because we are leaving on a trip tomorrow morning. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Tricia

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