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Thomas Eaton SPRAGUE
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Passed suddenly on June 20th, 2012 surrounded by his family at Ridge Meadows Hospital. He will be missed dearly by his wife Dwaina; his children Tyla (Kevin), Bianca, Elliott (Danielle), Molly (Peter); and his grandchildren Benjamin and Graydon. The son of Kloman and Madeline Sprague, Thom was born on October 23, 1947 in Windsor, Ontario, where he grew up with his siblings Allison, Douglas, Mary and Peter. He was an alumnus of the University of Windsor. The loss of Thom will be felt deeply by his family, friends, clients and community. A lawyer for over 30 years in the Pitt Meadows and Port Coquitlam area, Thom treated every client like a close friend, serving them with compassion and respect. His love for life and the joy he derived from it were evident in everything he did, whether it was hitting the road on his motorcycle, running, taking thousands of photos of his family or simply working outside on his property, building, burning and chopping down things. A memorial service celebrating Thom's life will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 4 PM at the SFU Diamond Alumni Centre, located at 8888 University Drive in Burnaby (free parking in Lot C). There will also be an intimate gathering of family and close friends on Tuesday, June 26 from 3-6pm at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel at 11765 224th Street in Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. For more information, please refer to http://www.facebook.com/ RememberingThomasSprague.
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March 7, 2013
Deepest sympathies. Tom was a wonderful human being who always cheered people up when they were having a bad day. His sunny disposition is missed by all who knew him.
Annette Mueller
Jodi MacQuarrie
July 6, 2012
Dwaina, I'm so sorry for your loss. Molly and Elliott, may your dad's passion for living a life well always be with you. My deepest condolences to the family.
Mallory Hickey
July 5, 2012
I went to Walkerville in Windsor wuth Thom and I remember him with great fondness.While he has left us too soon it is a comfort to know what a successful and fully lived life he enjoyed.May God bless his beautiful family.
Catherine Craig
July 4, 2012
“Sometimes people are beautiful.
Not in looks. Not in what they say.
Just in what they are.”
Uncle Thom you are an amazing man and I will miss you very much. My heart goes out to all of you, I love you all!
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Maureen Welton
June 28, 2012
Dear Dwaina and family, I was so deeply saddened to hear of Thom's passing. I think of him as such a confident, caring man, who lived life with passion and so much love for you. Good bye, Thom. I wish you peace.
Ted & Doris Gagel
June 28, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 28, 2012
June 28.2012
Dwaina and family
We are so sorry! Hopefully memories of happy days will be a comfort to you.
Bob and Gayle Young and family
Gary Bridges
June 27, 2012
June 26,2012
Knew Thom years ago playing underwater hockey and Scuba diving. He was a friend and helped me out a lott back then. He will be missed!
June 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jerry & Shirley Lange (Vancouver Camaro Club)
Sandra Walton
June 27, 2012
This is too sad. We knew each other for
many years at the Vancouver Camaro Club.
Thom - you will be missed! My thoughts
and prayers to the family.
Janine Switzer
June 27, 2012
My prayers go out to Tom's family. I remember him as the guy always out front. You can ride as fast as you want now Tom...R.I.P.
Cheryl & Connor Neave
June 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Thom was a great man, always so full of life and always with a story to tell. We will cherish all the memories we have of him.
H. (Mac) MacLean
June 26, 2012
Dwaina and family. Although I only knew Thom for a short time I had great respect for his devotion to family, and the care and attention to his surroundings. His obit hit hard! You have my sincere sympathy for a truly great loss.
Mac MacLean
George Marcus
June 26, 2012
Very sad to hear of Tom's passing. In life you meet special people who you feel are friends for life for me Tom was one of those people. Always enjoyed the time I spent with him. To his family from our family we are so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Gorski
June 26, 2012
Working with Thom over the years was a pleasure...he will be missed by all who knew him...he was one of the good guys..now you have all the time you want to ride your motorcycle into the sunset
Peter Dunn
June 26, 2012
Rest in peace old friend !! Best wishes and my prayers to the Sprague family
Don & Mamie Savenkoff
June 26, 2012
We send our thoughts and prayers to all who knew Thom. He was not just our lawyer he made us his friends. You always left his office knowing that he really cared. There must be a really big case going on in heaven for Thom to be called upon! Thom you are, and will always be, near and dear in our hearts
Johnny Szogi
June 26, 2012
I remember Thomas as the man that most young men strive to become. A successful lawyer with a beautiful family that cared for him dearly as he did them in return. My thoughts of condolence go out to Dwaina, Tyla and the rest of the Spague family at this difficult time.
Don & Mamie Savenkoff
June 26, 2012
We send our thoughts and prayers to all who knew Thom. He was not just our lawyer he made us his friends. You always left his office knowing that he really cared. There must be a really big case going on in heaven for Thom to be called upon! Thom you are, and will always be, near and dear in our hearts.
Shelby Savenkoff
June 26, 2012
As I heard about the passing of Thom Sprague, tears filled up in my eyes... I had been a client of his for the last 3 years... He worked so hard for me, he also cared for me so much... He would call about business but he would always end up telling me about the sun run he did or the margarita's in Mexico or funny stories about his daughter! He always spoke of his family! He was such a caring man! He worked so hard for me and I thank him for everything he has done for me... I will never forget Thom Sprague... Life is so unfair sometimes and these are one of the times... My heart goes out to the Sprague family! He was truly an amazing man! I still sit here in disbelief, hopefully we will met again. Hopes and prayers xoxo
Colleen Turney
June 25, 2012
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Thom Sprague. I can't begin to think how hard this time must be for all. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Colleen Burns
June 25, 2012
I send My deepest condolences Mrs. Sprague, family, friends, co-workers & clients. Thom was a Good Man, Great Lawyer and our family will keep all you lovingly in our thoughts at this sad time.
Rolf Norberg
June 25, 2012
Dwaina and Family. So sad to hear of Thom's passing. As you know he was a most remarkable, likeble and well respected person, whoes company will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolances.
Christine Cameron
June 24, 2012
I was recentley talking with Thom about a case I wanted him to represent and he gave me the best advice ever. He asked me,"what would make me happy?" and I replied "a holiday". He then proceeded to tell me about his recent trip to Mexico with Dwaina and how relaxing and fun it was for them. Thanks for the advice Thom, I enjoyed my holiday!
Rest in Peace, my friend.
gail mcleod
June 24, 2012
I was very sad to read of Thom's passing. He was a vibrant, caring individual. Even when the roles where adversarial, he treated all with respect and dignity. He always had a 'boyish' twinkle in his eyes, when negotiating, and that made the 'game' fun. Rest in peace, my friend.
Geraldine & Jack
June 24, 2012
It is with great sadness that I send this message of condolence to Dwaina and family.
Many blessings of comfort to all who loved and knew Thom.
Dale Pope,QC
June 24, 2012
Well I was shocked to read about Thom in today's paper. I knew Thom from early high school days in Windsor. When I left law school, Thom was beginning and as I moved to Calgary I lost touch until one day I ran into him in a courthouse in Vancouver...so glad to have known him. He was always a confident guy which I am sure was evident to all his clients. The profession has lost a very good man.
Diana
June 24, 2012
Over many years as a client of ours I came to know Thom as a gentle and sometimes a little bit mischievous guy. Inevitably our conversations would turn to our families and, from the smile on his face and light in his eyes, it was obvious that Dwaina, his children and especially his grandchildren were his greatest joy. Thank you for all you have given to so many of us.
Sharron Thomason
June 24, 2012
I knew Tom way back in 1989 as my lawyer when I lived in Pitt Meadows. He was very laid back and had all of the answers to my questions. He always listened to me attentively. He loved talking about his family and trips to Penticton. A really nice guy.
Tim Williamson
June 24, 2012
Tom was two years ahead of me at Windsor law school. He was a very cool guy then, as he was in practice out here in Vancouver. We always spoke when we met at the courthouse, always warm and friendly with me. A cool guy right to the end.
Elwood Jang
June 23, 2012
I am forever richer in my life to have known you and becoming your friend.You are now free to ride into life's next journey.Forever DDT...
Pamela Boles
June 23, 2012
Tom was a gentleman who was passionate about the law and those fortunate clients he represented
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