David William Sprague

David William Sprague, 69 years old, of North Berwick, Maine passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 10th 1955 to George William Sprague and Sara E. (Dauphinee) Sprague. He was raised in Sebago, Maine where he found his love for the outdoors. He grew up hunting, fishing, camping and so much more with his dad, mom, siblings and friends. He was a talented athlete all throughout high school and college; playing football, running track, and performing on the men’s gymnastics team.

He graduated from Lake Region High School in Naples, ME in 1974. He continued on to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He taught physical education on the Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation in Princeton, ME for 3 years before settling down in the Noble School District for 38 years.

David is predeceased by his parents Bill and Sara; survived by his wife of 26 years, Jennifer (Patstone) Sprague, daughter Abigail Meagher and her husband Dalton Meagher, and daughter Kailee Sprague; as well as many aunts, uncles, a brother, sisters, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He brought all of his life experiences into the family he built with his beautiful wife. Teaching his children and friends everything he knew. As a family they enjoyed spending time at camp on Peabody Pond and annual trips to Soulfest during the summers. Winters were spent snowmobiling, skiing, and ice-fishing while savoring a fine cigar.

He was an outdoorsman through and through and had the utmost appreciation for God’s creation. The fall season was always dedicated to deer hunting, the spring time to turkey hunting and summers to fishing. There were many motorcycle rides to North Conway and bike week together. There were countless sports games and other school events that he was always there for his kids - with a video camera. He was always proud of his family.

He was a dedicated Christian; a member of the New Covenant Baptist Church and was a mentor to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the middle school. He had a beautiful voice and lived life singing to the strum of his own guitar.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.  

He will be missed by all Visiting hours will be September 4th from 5-7 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on September 5th at 11am at the New Covenant Baptist Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, Maine. 

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