SPRAGUE- Pauline Augusta, 99, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20th, 2018, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by the love of her two children and their spouses.
Pauline was born on Cape Negro Island, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Doane) Newell.
Pauline lived a long and remarkably healthy life, free of many of the chronic ailments that plague the elderly. She eagerly “studied” the newspaper from cover to cover every day and then checked back through it again to be sure she did not miss anything. She walked to town daily until her 90’s and was even known to babysit the great grandchildren when called upon. Pauline lived in her own home until her 96th year. She excelled at making fishcakes and stew. Our memory banks are full from the lifetime of this tiny, yet strong, lady. Our hearts always felt her love for her family and she will be missed.
She is survived by her son Phillip (Bonnie) and daughter Jane (Esmar) Hansen, both of Liverpool, grandchildren Toby (Lori) of Beach Meadows, Jody (Maime) Colp of Lumberton, North Carolina, Shannon Sprague and Candace Sprague-Whynot (Brad), both of Liverpool, Melanie (Neil) Raymond of Miramichi, NB. Also 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild as well as her siblings Violet Eisnor, Jackie Newell and David Newell.
Pauline was predeceased by her loving husband, Cyril Wesley Sprague in 1970 and siblings Lindsey, Clifford, Albert, Kenneth, Lloyd, Beatrice, Ethel, Marie, Ena, Evelyn and Muriel. Half brother Foreman and son-in-law Paris Colp.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Reception to follow service. Burial will be in the Liverpool United Baptist Church Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the V.O.N. or to the I.W.K. Children’s Hospital. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
We would like to acknowledge the staff at Ridgewood Assisted Living in Bridgewater for the excellent care our Mom received during the last 18 months.
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Scott Norman
Phillip and family ,
Pauline was a great women and I loved talking to her over the years . She was always a pleasure to talk to and loved her family very much may God be with you at this time .
Scott Norman
John & Peggy Whynot
We are so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing, Such a soft-spoken and lovely lady. We are thinking of all of you with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.
Gordon and Jackie
Phillip,Jane and families:Sincere condolences in the loss of your mom.Also,David and Jack in the loss of a sister.
Paula & clarence
Philip and family we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.we are thinking you you in this time and need.you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and Bob Lohnes
Jane and Family: Sorry to read about your mother’s passing. She lived a long and good life and we are sure left you with many wonderful memories.. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Bonnie & Phillip, & Families Also Jane & Families!!!
Francis & I Are Very Sorry To Hear Of Mrs Sprague’s Passing. What Are Remarkable Lady She Was And Lived A Remarkable Life. Pauline Always Knew You When Ever We Passed Paths. This Lady Loved Her Children & Grandchildren Unconditionally. Cherish All Your Memories Of This Lovely Lady And Keep Them Close To Your Heart. These Memories Will Get You Through Some Very Rough Days Ahead. God Bless You All At This Most Difficult Time In Your Lives, And May Pauline Now Rest In Eternal Peace!!!
Shirley Melanson
Your mother lived a remarkable life.We always miss our mothers regardless of how old they are.I send sincere condolences to your family.
Bruce Theriau
Phillip and Family,
Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing.
Donna and Kirk Whynot
To Pauline’s Family, so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by her family and friends.
Holly and Philip Smith
To all of Pauline’s family,
We are so sorry to read this sad news, but your Mom sure lived a full life! It was a life well lived; always so pleasant and concerned about others.
Pauline brought up a wonderful family and we know you will all miss her.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Holly and Philip Smith
David and Delores Dagley
To the Sprague family:
Aunt Pauline was a truly remarkable lady. Her interest in daily activities and mobility until recently clearly indicates that she could surprise us all by taking a walk to town when the urge arose. Pauline loved to share her memories, and there were many to share. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Carla Stewart
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Pauline. She was very kind to me, although I didn’t know her well I will always have very good thoughts of her.
Karen Colp
Jane, Phillip & families; thinking of you @ this difficult time. I always remember your Mom as a true Lady with a beautiful smile & a twinkle in her eyes. Hope you find comfort in the great memories you shared.
Take good care.
Sharon Thorbourne
Jane, Philip & Family
So sorry to here of your mother passing, Pauline was a remarkable lady she well be missed. Cherish your memories, I am sure you have plenty.
Sharon & Philip
Geraldine Cunningham.
Sorry to hear that Pauline has passed on She was a pleasant lady.
My thoughts & prayers are with her family.
May she RIP.
Diane and Donald
Our condolences go to out to you all , Jane and Phillip and your families. How wonderful to have had her to enjoy and share your lives for that long. Beautiful memories for you all to share.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Jane, Philip and families. Your mom was a beautiful person, always had a smile and a few minutes to talk. You were blessed to have her in your lives for 99 years. Celebrate her life with joy and happiness, she would not want tears. Cherish her memories and let them live on. Blessings
Peggyand Richard Hatt
Dear Jane .Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of your dear Mom …How fortunate you were to have her for so long . Know that you are in my prayers during this sad time .Sincerely Peggy Hatt
Sandra Turpin
Dear Jane and Family:
I am so very saddened that you have lost your dear mother. She was such a remarkable and amazing lady and always looked so lovely. I know you will miss her dearly. Please accept my most sincere condolences at this very sad time and feel fortunate that you had her in your life for so long. God Bless You All. Hugs. Sandra
Nina Inness
Jane and family, sincere condolences to you and Pauline’s family. She was a great friend to my Mom. You were so lucky to have her for so long. May she rest in peace.
Enid MacKay
To all of Pauline’s family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Enid
Jan and Garnett Winchester
Our thoughts are with you all,
Sincerely, Jan and Garnett
Richard & Susan Bristo
Jane and family,
Our prayers are with you for peace and, joy in sweet memories of a life that was well spent. Blessings.
Gordon & Anne Peverill
We were so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to the family. May she RIP.
Gordon & Anne
Owen Newell
Condolences to the family in their loss. My Aunt Pauline had the signature Newell blue eyes. Whenever I was back in Nova Scotia, I would bring her a gift that was our little secret.
deborah foote
growing up in beach meadows next door to the Colp family with toby and jody..i considered their family my family..some of my best childhood memories are with them..this is how i came to know pauline..a petite woman with a big smile..i can remember us visiting her numerous times in her home in town…as well as her visiting in the meadows….rest in peace pauline…love to the family…
Debbie Hamilton
My sincere condolences on the loss this wonderful lady. I watched her, humbly from my back deck, go about her daily chores; clothes on the line/off the line, interacting with neighbors and family members who dropped by, and see her walking back and forth to town; a woman nearly twice my age and able to accomplish almost twice as much. She amazed me. I knew there would be a day I would regret not taking the time to go and sit with her; if for nothing else than to try to convince her to give me her prized recipes for fish cakes and stew. Having lost both my parents at an early age, you are so blessed to have had her for the years that you did. My thoughts are with you all.
Leanne and Cory Hanley
I am so glad the family was blessed with a peaceful death for the matriarch of the family, I know how much she meant to everyone. It is never easy. Thinking of everyone during this time. Lots of wonder memories to cherish. Leanne & Cory
Bruce and Charlene White
Sincere condolences to all of Pauline’s family.
Beatrice DeLong
Jane & Family: Sorry to read of the loss of your mom. She had a good long life and there comes a time when it is time to move on. My Sincere Condolences to you all.
Carol Ann MacAdams
Please accept my deepest sympathies and love at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Carol Ann MacAdams
Dot Peach
So sorry to hear of your loss. So hard to lose a mother at any age My thoughts are with you Bonnie,Philip and family xo
Donna and John Murray
Pauline enjoyed a full and busy life and remained active until recently. She will be missed. Sending Jane and Phillip and families our sincere condolences!
Donna and John
Clyde and David Whynot
Sorry to hear of Pauline ,s passing she was a wonderful lady we are going to miss her sitting on her door step and having a chat every night now she in heaven flying with the Angel R I P Pauline
Jean Blades
Sincere condolences to Jane and all of Pauline’s family. I remember her as always having a smile and being very friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lawrence Boutilier
To Philip and Family, sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Brenda and I would like to send our sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss
Walter and Sherri Miller
Jane,Phillip and all of Pauline’s family.
Our condolences go out to you all at this difficult time.
Pat Patterson
Jane, Phillip and families, I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. My first memories of her are, of course, from many many years ago when we lived on opposite ends of the house on Payzant Street. In later years, it was always a pleasure to talk to her when I’d meet her downtown. She lived a good long life – keep the memories close.
Patricia (Rafuse) Patterson
Gary thorburne
To the Sprague famiy sorry to hear about your mother I used to mow her lawn years ago always up for chat very nice lady who always had a smile on her face take care and my god bless you all at this very difficult time
Rod & Ann Golden
Phillip and family, sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy. Rod & Ann
Karalee Colp-Kromko
Jane & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing.
Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. Take care of each other.
Cookie Trainor
Jane, so sorry for your loss of your Mom. You sure had her for a long time. My condolences to you.
Sincerely, Cookie
Terri Longmire
Shannon and family
So sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. Condolences to you and the rest of the family at this very sad time
Clyde and David Whynot
Sorry to hear of Pauline ,s passing she was a sweet kind lady we will miss her sitting her door step and having a chat she is now in heaven flying with the Angels R I P Pauline
Heidi Huskins
Our condolences to Pauline’s family. She has a special place in the hearts of the Huskins family. Pauline and Bettylou have had a wonderful long lasting friendship., she will be sadly missed . God bless Betty lou & Heidi & The boys.
Cookie Trainor
Jane, so sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family.
Sincerely, Cookie
Boomie and Brenda Whynot
Phillip,Jane and your families,so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom . You were so fortunate to have her in your lives for so long.Our deepest sympathy goes to all of you and our prayers are with all of you .
Rick, Kari Lynne and Logan Bryenton
Melanie, Neil and boys, our condolences to you on the loss of your grandmom great grandmom. She sounds like an awesome lady! We will up hold you in our prayers now and in the days to come.
George and Carolyn Parnell
Sending our sympathy to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne Mailman
Phillip, Bonnie and family;
Despite Pauline’s age her passing still surprised me. She appeared so much younger to me. About 5 years ago while a storm was still blustering after dumping a lot of snow I looked out my window to see if I dare tackle the drifts yet. Through the blustering haze I could just make out Pauline shovelling out her walkway from her back door to the yet unplowed street. I watched with amazement for awhile then went back to my comfy chair. Remarkable lady !
My sincere condolences to you all.
Wayne Mailman
Wayne and Pam Westhaver
To Phillip and Jane and their Families,So sorry for the loss of your mother [grandmother],she was a special person and will be missed by everyone.Please accept our condolences.
Wilford & Janetta & family
We so sorry to hear of Pauline passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Judy Vey
Jane , Phillip and families…thinking of you all as you say goodbye to your Mom. A long life well lived. She was certainly an inspiration. My thoughts will be with you in the days ahead.
George and Donna Smith
I’ll remember Aunt Pauline as a kind, welcoming person whose home was open to us as we visited her from Boston in the Summers of long ago. Sending sympathy and love, George and Donna Smith
Judy Nickerson Tarr
To the family of Pauline, I am sorry to hear of her passing. She was a family friend of my Mom and Dad going back many years. We used to watch the soap box derby races near her home when I was a wee kid. I visited her with my Mom and she came to see my Dad and family when my Mom passed. I will always remember Pauline being in our lives. May you cherish all your memories of your Mom. Please accept my condolences.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Phillip and family we are sorry to hear of your loss.Bless you all.
Gerald and Nancy Dagley
Philip, Jane and families
So sorry to hear of Aunt Pauline’s passing. She had a wonderful long and healthy life. She was one of the few people who was so happy to tell you how old she was. She always knew the latest news in the area and what each of her children and grandchildren were up to. Hold the wonderful memories you have of her close to your heart’
Lloyd & Barbara Naugler
Phillip, Bonnie,& Family & Jane &Ismar & Family- we are saddened to hear of your Mother,s passing . she was a Lady i knew as far back as my memory goes to when Jane & I & many more were playmates together & we all had many mother,s . you were so lucky to have her so long as many don,t . she will always be remembered with fondness . RIP Mrs Sprague .
Robert & Sally Fader
Jane & family:
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Sending condolences to all the family at this sad & difficult time.
Phyllis C. Tutty
Jane, Phillip and families,
Accept my condolences in the passing of your mother. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Rosalee Smith
Jane and Bonnie and families, thinking of you at this difficult time. Condolences to you … your strong faith will support you.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
To all of Pauline’s family we send our condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a very lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Your many memories of the times you spent with her will help you at this time. God bless you all.
Elizabeth Boland
Phillip, Jane, and families. Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Julie & Linwood
Phillip, Jane and families: Our sincere condolences to Pauline’s family. Keep your memories close and they will help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Charlotte and Bob Kelley
Sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. God bless
Dawn Mason
Jane and family..so sorry on the loss of your dear mother, but also happy you had her for so long. Best wishes and God Bless.
Lynda Nuys for Lydia Holmes
Sending deepest sympathy to the family of my dear long time friend, Pauline.
Lydia Holmes, Cambridge, ON
joyce parks
Dear Jane and family, so sorry to hear of your moms passing, always enjoyed our visits with homecare, RIP Pauline.
Brian & Kim Mansfield
So sorry for your loss. Pauline was a very sweet lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Doug Lohnes
Jane and Family Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Bernadette Hartlen
A good life lived so many memories . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Merv and Bernadette Hartlen
Bill and Anna Cox
Philip, Jane and families
Our deepest sympathy on your mothers passing, such a remarkable age.