Virginia Warwick Sprague

Brattleboro - Virginia Warwick Sprague, a lifelong resident of Brattleboro, died peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born on June 21, 1938, the daughter of Edward W. and Mary (Dudley) Warwick; one of seven children. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Brattleboro, and their arrival was met with the hurricane of 1938. She attended Canal Street School in Brattleboro and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School with the class of 1957. She was voted "Most Optimistic" by her classmates and carried that attitude her entire life. In 1957 she married Byron Sprague in Brattleboro. She worked various jobs while raising four children and shuttling to countless sporting events, always with patience and good humor, all the while staying engaged in the community. Virginia was active in national and local elections and organized many of her high school class reunions. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and the importance of family was always evident. She was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, rarely missing a game. Virginia leaves behind four children: Mark Sprague (Sheryl) of Putney, Dana Sprague (Monica) of Brattleboro, Linda Griffin (Dennis) of Brattleboro and William Sprague (Denise) of Milford, NH; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Sprague, Brandon Sprague, Amy Sprague, Neysa Sprague, Michelle Sprague, Adam Griffin, Nicole Sprague and Ryan Griffin; one great-grandchild, Delynn Sprague; a brother, Harold Warwick of Poway, CA and a sister, Rosemary Warwick Smith of Quaker Town, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Byron Sprague, in 1993 as well as siblings, Marge Bartley, and Robert, Richard and Ralph Warwick. Graveside committal services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 10th at 11:00 a.m. in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. A reception will follow the services to be held at the Brattleboro County Club from 12 – 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Virginia, please visit our floral store.