| Name |
Charles Gilbert Sprague [1, 2, 3] |
| Born |
16 Feb 1931 |
Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada  [3, 4] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military |
Between 1957 and 1987 |
Misc. Military [4] |
| Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Residence |
2006 |
Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [2] |
| Died |
8 Jan 2014 |
Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [3, 4] |
| Buried |
Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [5] |
 |
I148873
Sprague, Charles Gilbert (1931-2014) and wife, Hayward, Ruth Janet (1933-2006), grave stone at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia |
| Notes |
- From Ralph D. Sprague, correspondent, note of April 8, 2014 and Russell W. Sprague, note of June 10, 2014
NOTE: CD is Canadian Forces Decoration.
SPRAGUE, Charles Gilbert; 82; Dartmouth NS; Chron-Herald; 2014-1-10; kbutler
In Memory of
Charles Gilbert Sprague
February 16, 1931 - January 8, 2014
Obituary
Sprague, Charles Gilbert CD (LCol Ret.)-82, of Dartmouth, formerly of Kentville passed away on January 8, 2014 at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax he was a son of the late Gilbert and Ivy Sprague.
Charlie was a graduate of Mt. Allison University (BA) class of 1952. After graduation he was employed in Halifax with Imperial Oil for two years and then Simpson Sears for a further two years. In 1957 he joined the RCAF and served for 30 years. His postings took him to locations in Ontario and the Maritimes. He also served with the UN in Egypt and did a tour at the USAF Joint Deployment Agency in Tampa, FL. At the time of his retirement in 1986 he was the Director of Transportation and Resources and Plans at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. After retirement from the RCAF he was employed at IMP Aerospace as a member of a project management team until 1991.
While living in Kentville, Charlie belonged to the Kentville Gyro Club, Ken Wo Golf Club, the Kentville Curling Club and the Wolfville Lawn Bowling Club. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Canadian Cancer Scoiety. In Dartmouth he also did some volunteer work notably with the Tall Ships 2007 visit to Halifax, Canada Games 2011, Runway Run 2012 and last but not least as a member of the Robert L. Stanfield International Airport Tartan Team. Over the years Charlie enjoyed golfing, curling and lawn bowling and belonged to a number of clubs many of which he served on the Board of Directors.
He is survived by his son, Stephen (Charlotte) of Midland, ON; daughter, Linda (Carl) Beck of Delta, BC; grandchildren, Christin and Wesley Sprague of Toronto and Jonathan and Matthew Beck of Vancouver. He is also survived by his second wife, Joan (Cashman); her children, Bill and Patty of Dartmouth and Mary of Havelock, ON; as well as Joan's four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife of 53 years, Ruth (Hayward). Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and all those others for the care they provided during this difficult time as well to family and friends who were so supportive. As per Charlie's wishes there will be no visitation or service. A private family interment will take place in Mount Hermon Cemetery. Memorial donations in Charlie's memory may be made to a charity of choice. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.mattatallfuneralhome.com [4]
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| Person ID |
I148873 |
Sprague Project |
| Last Modified |
5 Feb 2015 |
| Father |
Gilbert Wesley Sprague, b. 5 Jul 1903, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., Nova Scotia, Canada , d. 1966 (Age 62 years) |
| Mother |
Ivy Lillian Latter, b. 1902, Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada , d. 1991 (Age 89 years) |
| Married |
20 Nov 1929 |
Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada [6, 7] |
- From H. M. GiCal, correspondent, note of April 9th, 2007
Sprague, Gilbert W. Latter, Lillian J. Halifax County 1929 20 Nov 1929 - by license in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia - Gilbert Wesley Sprague, Manager, B., 26, Baptist - reside in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia born in Sydney, C.B., Nova Scotia, son of Charles Wesley Sprague born Hatlfield Point, Kings Co., NB and Margaret Annabel Vail married Lillian J Latter, Bookkeeper, S., 25, United Church, reside in Armdale, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, born in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia daughter of James William Latter born Halifax Nova Scotia and Anna Elizabeth Vichary.
From Ralph Sprague, correspondent, note of December 26, 2008
Lillian J. Latter and Albert W. Sprague married 1929 in Halifax County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1929 - Book: 57 - Page: 832 - Number:
This record make be a mistake as CSDB is showing Lillian Ivy Latter marrying a Gilbert (not Albert) Sprague. [6]
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| Family ID |
F54262 |
Family Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1931 - 2014 (82 years)
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
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