SPRAGUE, CLAIR ROLAND - With heavy hearts, the family of Clair Sprague announces his passing on January 26, 2014 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Clair was born at Hatfield Point, NB on January 9, 1928 to the late George and Odessia (Stanley) Sprague. He was the loving husband of Cecile (Thurber) Sprague for 47 years. Clair was a gentle, kind man who especially loved people and spending time “up country” in the beautiful Belleisle Bay area. He was a hardworking, devoted family man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and gardening in his spare time. Clair had a special interest in the natural world and delighted those around him with his wry observational humour. Clair was employed as a bus operator with SMT (Eastern) Ltd. for 33 years until his retirement in 1992 with an accident-free record. He was a proud Sprague genealogist and volunteered at the Bayview Cemetery in his beloved Hatfield Point. Clair will be greatly missed by Cessy, Connie (George Garrett) of Saint John, Cindy (Ken McCullogh) of Rothesay, Dana (Angie Spear) of Orlando, FL, Danny of Saint John, and Lynn of Saint John; grandchildren Ben, Alicia, Sarah, Aaron and Lauren; sister Georgie Pearson of Sussex and many nieces and nephews. Clair was predeceased by his siblings and their spouses Gordon (Jean), Arnold (Della), Edmund (Geneva), Earl (Hazel), Oscar, Vera Neill (George) and Madeleine Jeffery (Frank); brother-in-law Malcolm Pearson; and his best friend, Joe Ricketson.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 30 at 1 pm with a reception immediately following the service. Interment will take place in Bayview Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Bayview Cemetery or the donor’s charity of choice. To sign the guest book or place an on-line condolence, please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com