Michael (Mike) Leroy Sprague Sr of Springfield VT, passed away at the age of 66 on August 12 after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born March 4, 1959, in Bellows Falls, VT. The son of Barbara (Simonds) Sprague and Leo Sprague who both predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Merrill) a Sprague, whom he started dating on February 25, 1975. They were married on August 2, 1980. They had three children together, Michael Sprague Jr, Clifford Sprague and Samantha Sprague and he also had a daughter-in-law, Rachel Stratton who was also like a daughter. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Sprague and his two sisters, Christine Riendeau and Debbie Colgan. He was predeceased by his brother, Jonny Sprague.

Mike loved the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing. Although he would never actually shoot a deer because more than he loved hunting, he loved the wildlife.

He worked for many places in his life, but the place he spent most of his years working for was White Metal Rolling and Stamping Co. until they moved to Warsa. After he retired, he spent most of his time surrounded by family. He really enjoyed his grandchildren, which he had 12 of along with four great-grandchildren, his fifth grandchild is due September 24. He also had two cats which he loved very much, Sassy and Shiloh.

Mike wasn’t the type to sit still for very long. He was always doing something. Whether it was working on a vehicle, mowing the lawn, walking in the woods or fixing something that was broken, he always kept busy.

Mike loved his family more than anything and they loved him just as much. He will be missed every single day.

For anyone that would like to attend, there will be a Celebration of Life held for Mike on September 27 from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Hit or Miss Gun Club on Route 5 in Rockingham VT.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.