Edward L. "Ted" Sprague, Jr., 90, of Versailles, NY passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY. He was born August 1, 1925 in the Town of Hanover, the son of the late Edward L. and Isabelle (Snyder) Sprague, Sr.
On June 30, 1947, he married the former Verna Smith, who survives.
Mr. Sprague was a carpenter at the Thomas Indian School and he owned and operated Sprague's General Store in Versailles, NY for many years.
He was a member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department and an active member of the Versailles Community Assoc. He also was a rhythm guitar player and played with many area musicians, including his band the Saddle Lads.
Besides his loving wife of 68 years, he is survived by four sons, Dr. Edward (Chris) Sprague III of Machias, NY, Robert (Marlene) Sprague of Orchard Park, NY, Gary (Susanne) Sprague of Versailles, NY and James (Diane) Sprague of Williamsville, NY; a daughter, Marlene (Wayne) Lyon of Perrysburg, NY; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Myrton Sprague of Irving, NY; a sister, Ruth Westland of Versailles, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Sprague and a sister, Evelyn Maines.
Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street, Gowanda, NY on Sunday, August 23 and Monday, August 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 1 p.m. from the funeral home, with Rev. Richard Hemann and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Versailles Community Assoc., Versailles, NY 14168.
Obituary from the Dunkirk Observer
