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DAVID SPRAGUE Obituary

SPRAGUE, David Thayer Of Andover and a former 40 year resident of Reading, MA, died September 7, 2016 at the Lawrence General Hospital. David was born in Lynn, the son of the late Lester J. and Evelyn (Mears) Sprague. David served in the United States Air Force and was an Engineer at Raytheon for over 15 years where he worked on the Apollo Project and later taught at the Northeast Regional Technical School for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn A. (Sullivan) Sprague of Andover, sons David Mark Sprague and wife Julie of Chester, NH and Andrew Griffin Sprague of North Andover, MA. as well as a grandson David Mark Sprague Jr. of Chester, NH and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence Street, Andover, MA 01810. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 10 AM, at St. Augustine Church in Andover, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2016.

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September 12, 2016

Mark, I am so disappointed that this occurred while I was on vacation. My condolences on your loss. I hope your mom is ok.

Deb Nugent

September 9, 2016

Mark, Julie and David,

I am truly sorry for this loss in your lives. As we lose loved ones, the best that we can do is to hold their memories in our hearts, knowing, that in some way, it keeps them alive in our lives.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your extended familes. And Mark, please also extend my condolences to your mother.

Philip Mooradian

September 8, 2016

Mark,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I am sure you have lots of great memories.

Cherish the thought that we all see our loved ones in Heaven someday, but your dad is always with you now anyway.

If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Phil

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