Frederick 'Stewart' Wallbridge Sprague

My sincere condolences to Donna and family. I have fond memories of Stew at the West,

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Dear Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear that my cousin Stew was deceased. As young boys growing up in Belleville we had experienced various activities together and those memories now are very special. Over the years we met only occasionally but each time our friendship and family ties were immediate renewed. I will cherish his memory.

I was so sad to hear of Stew's passing. He was one of the first artists I met when I moved to Northumberland County 14 years ago. We painted together at Joanne Purdy's in Grafton, the Pine Ridge Art Group and the Cobourg Art Club where we hung many annual shows together. You would rarely see Stew without a sketchbook in his hand. He loved to share his Nova Scotia watercolours with me when we would reconvene at the club each fall. We also shared many travel tales as we both loved to roam the world often for weeks at a time. It is wonderful that he and Donna were able to explore so many far flung destinations together in the last few years. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to pitch in to help especially if it involved the promotion of the arts in the community. I will miss him.

Not only was he a teacher of mine, but he also became a friend as I joined the Art Club here in Cobourg. He taught me how to enjoy Art and he had this very great laugh. He would not hesitate to correct me when I went a little over the line with my humor, which I learned to appreciate. Great man, and he will be missed.

Our condolences at this most difficult time . Please take care Donna . Todd Smith .

So sorry to hear of Stu’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences

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Kirk and Family, I am so sorry of your loss. please accept my sincere condolences.

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Donna and family. Our condolences to you and your family. We valued our friendship and always enjoyed Stewart's sense of humour and his passion for arts. You and your family are in our prayers during these difficult times. We are pleased to make a donation to Ed's House in memory of Stewart Blessings Karen and Howard

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Dear Donna and family, Ray and I were so very sorry to learn of Stew being ill and then of the sudden loss of him. He was such a lovely guy . We have many happy memories our times together. I recall the time that Donna (my favourite cousin) and Stew first met while we were in nurses training at the V G in Halifax . Then being the maid of honour at their wedding and thinking back to what a wonderful life they built together . Anyone who knew Stew could see that Donna was the love of his life. Stew will be so missed . Cherish the memories of him. RIP dear man .

When I joined the Cobourg Art Club, Stew was one of the very first to welcome me. He was an incredibly generous contributor to the conviviality of the CAC, always willing to share his knowledge and so much fun. He is such a loss. My deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends.

Our deepest condolences to family. What a wonderful person to have had the pleasure of knowing, we certainly enjoyed spending time over a good meal, wine and conversation...something we will surely miss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Dear Donna, Kirk and Erica; We were so sad to learn of your loss of precious Stew. Our hearts are heavy for you and your families. We mourn with you and will so remember his wonderful, smiling face. We wish you love and strength at this time and Art will treasure memories of their times at the WEST. Art and Nancy

"Mr." Spragge was one of my favorite teachers. I have fond memories of him doing his dance steps while he waited for the tape recorder to rewind. A kind and encouraging teacher. My condolences to his family.

My condolences to the Sprague family on your loss, but I must say I smiled when I saw Mr. Sprague's photo. I was a C.D.C.I. West student from 1973 to 1977. For some reason our class - and I think it was just our class - collectively marked one another's art projects. He was probably teaching a lesson on 'art appreciation', but it was a process that continued through Gr. 13. I remember him nearly collapsing in laughter at some of the critiques, but he rolled with it. How many teachers would put up with, nay encourage that style of learning? Only the great ones. Godspeed Mr. Sprague!

May I echo the sentiments already expressed, and add, that apart from art groups, Stew will also be missed at the Encore Club and Friday night dances. Ever the teacher, he supported all artistic efforts with positive comments and helpful suggestions. I often sought out Stew's opinion, for his great eye with composition and perspective. Donna, my thoughts are with you and your family. RIP Stew. Lynda Hart

Donna and Family, I was sorry to read of your loss. My, how time passes quickly and the later stage of life comes all-too soon. May the loving memories help you through the emptiness of the many tomorrows ahead.

I remember when the Sprague family and the Varga family went to Hawaii together while I was in high school, one of the best trips I have ever been on. Magnum PI was filming across the street from our hotel and even saw Tom Selleck in his Ferrari. I have known Mr. Sprague through my parents most of my life and he was a great man and a great teacher. My deepest condolences go out to his family. R.I.P. Mr. Sprague

Stew was a inspirational teacher. His love of art was contagious. I had great respect for his kind and caring approach to ALL students. It was a pleasure to work with Stew at the West.

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Dear Donna and family - I am deeply saddened by the news of Stew's passing. I enjoyed working with him at C.D.C.I. West. He was a kind and caring friend who always brought a smile to my face. My sincere condolences. Joanne

Our condolences to Donna and family. Stew was an excellent carver. I will miss his artistic perspective and guidance for carving realistic view points. His stories of the east coast were wonderful to listen to. He showed us pictures of his pieces of art and the Christmas Cards he printed from blocks he carved as a mirror image. He made me laugh with his tidbits of life that frustrated him. We will have a coffee and muffin and remember him when we meet again as the Northumberland Carvers.

Dear Donna, Kirk, Erica and families - we are so saddened by this news. We immediately started talking about the good old days, when we gathered on a regular basis and laughed ourselves silly. We only need to pause and listen to hear Stew’s laughter. We hope that your wonderful and happy memories will bring you comfort in the days to follow. We send our love to everyone now, until we can express it personally.

My sincere condolences to you all. Many fond memories of the entire Sprague family in the old neighborhood.

Dear Donna and family, We were so sorry to hear of Stews passing. We have many fond memories of teaching with him at the West. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cheryl and John Barlow

Donna, Kirk, Erica and family; Cathy and I were very sorry to see that Stew had passed away. Along with Dennis Clarke, Stew and I were neighbours in our third floor corner of The West for many years and enjoyed our many interactions. Stew was an excellent teacher and a good friend to students and staff alike. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our condolences.

My condolences to Mr. Sprague’s family. Mr. Sprague was a teacher that was loved and respected by the students at CDCI West. He was a really nice person.

Besides remembering his art work, I would always remember his smile because he smiled with his whole face. Sorry for your loss.

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Donna-sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Stew was ‘one of a kind’. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a dedicated teacher, a talented artist and a true friend. He will forever be remembered for his sense of humour, his quick wit, his infectious laughter, his love of life and his kindness to others. We will treasure our memories of the time we spent together. Rest in peace Stew and ‘keep dancing’ With our love, Bill & Sharon

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Oh how Stew will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a much loved member of The Cobourg Art Club and I for one, will miss his great smile and cheerful personality --what a talented artist he was! Doreen Wilford

Dear Kirk and Family- I am very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Kirk and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care of each other during this time. From Jodie, Lenore, and Sarah

Donna - Stu’s passing is a great loss to all who knew him. I met him for a brief period at CDCI WEST but always appreciated his art skills and his infectious laughter. Marion and I will not forget our memory meals at the Railside after we both retired or his presentations at the Art Gallery. We send our regrets to you and your family Marion and Doug Gellatly

He will not be forgotten. His passion for teaching students and sharing his love for art was an inspiration to me while I was at the West. I learned so much from him. He was a big reason I ended up with a career in design. I’m sure he’ll be missed by many.

I’m so sad to hear of Mr. Sprague’s passing. He was my favourite art teacher at the West. God speed Mr. Sprague. You will be missed, but lovingly remembered.

Mrs. Sprague, my thoughts are with you and your family. Mr. Sprague was one of my favourite teachers at the West and I grew up hearing stories from parents Don and Betty Brooks about camping trips. I am sorry to hear about his passing. He will be missed by many.

There are not many teachers like Mr. Sprague. He was one of my favorites. He was fun, caring, talented and just a great teacher. May you rest in peace Mr. Sprague. Cindy

Donna, condolences to you and your family.

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Our thoughts are with the family. Stew and Donna were our first friends when we came to Cobourg 51 years ago. We had the maritime connection. A lot of happy memories and fun times over the years. Love Fred and Judy

Donna...we recently learned of the sad news of Stu’s passing . This was a complete surprise as we unfortunately had no idea that Stu was ill. A sad testimony to the situation and communication challenges we are all experiencing in the covid19 pandemic ! Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathies for you and your family on Stu’s passing . He will be truly missed by all who knew him and especially by his friends in our St. Peter’s men’s fellowship group ! May the wonderful memories you have of Stu both bless and comfort you and your family at this time and forever. Lasby & Carole Lowes Port Hope

Dear Donna and family, I am sorry for your loss. Stu was a dear mentor and friend to me when I was a new teacher at CDCI West. I cherish the memories of his friendship, always full of laughter, wisdom and thoughtfulness. My thoughts are prayers are with you and the family. Pete Riccio

So sad to hear of Stewart’s passing ... he thought both my boys ... his company at Probus will be missed for sure.

So sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sprauge's passing. I will forever remember him fondly. I had him for grade 11 art class. Best teacher ever!!!!

‘Mr. Sprague’ was my home room teacher in grade nine and made that big transition into high school fun, comfortable and funny. He was a high energy teacher who conveyed his caring along with his sense of humour in all he did. My condolences to his family.

Donna, Kirk, Erica and family...so sorry for your loss..hold your memories close to your heart.

I am saddened to learn of Mr. Sprague's passing. He taught me in Grade 9. Although visual arts was not my area of focus at the time and we only knew each other a short while, I always remember him fondly. I doubt he would have remembered me at all but I appreciated his warm manner, humour and obvious passion for teaching and art. He taught me many fundamental skills, like the importance of drawing, that I would eventually rely on when the winding path of education led me to major, and graduate, with a BFA in Art History at Concordia University as well as in my hobby as a really lousy recreational painter. I am not a teacher, but hold in highest regard those who have the foresight and maturity to emphasize key skills to beginners in their fields with no guarantee of any future payoff. It must be like putting a message in a bottle year after year with no response. Grade 9 was the worst year of my life. In fact, I may not have survived it without the kindness of the very few teachers like Mr. Sprague who provided a safe, caring and enjoyable atmosphere where I could rest from multiple challenges outside the art room. I was no superstar but he treated me like someone who was worth his time. And that meant something to me. As a middle-aged lady now, I strive to apply that example in my frequent dealings with youth. I am so sorry for your loss and that of the community. A life well lived, indeed, but gone too soon.

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Stew will be missed by all members of the Northumberland Carvers group.

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.

I have many fond memories of "Mr. Sprague". He was an excellent art teacher giving us plenty of artistic freedoms to explore and always received each assignment with great excitement. I loved seeing Stewart after I graduated because we would catch up and talk art telling me what he was into at the time and I would tell him about my commercial and fine art projects. Luckily, I will never forget his enthusiasm in his voice and still hear his kind words of encouragement. I'm so lucky to have had him influence my carreer choices as a teacher and artist. I remember him sitting for us to model in class. I believe that drawing is one of the few I saved from high school. Stewart Sprague was a beautiful blessing for me. Rest in peace dear friend and my sincere condolences to his loving family of which he was so proud.

I had Mr. Sprague as an art teacher at the West. I really liked him and remember his sense of humour and love for the subject. It was one of the only classes I made sure to attend! My condolences to his family.

Our sincere condolences to all of Stewart's family. We were saddened to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed talking with him whenever we met. I know he must have had a positive impact on his students. He cared deeply about the arts. I know he will be missed.

Donna and Family, My condolences to you and your family. I had the honour of being taught by “Stewart “ from 1974-79 at the west collegiate. Best Art class ever! He wasn’t just a teacher, but a good friend. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Tom

To Donna and Family. Sending you condolences at this sad time. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Donna We are so saddened at Stew's illness and death. He was a great guy and a good friend. We will miss our get-togethers very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. with our love Bryan and Roberta

So sorry for your loss he will be missed by many in the community

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We are so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my time teaching with Stu at the West and enjoyed our conversations at the end of the day. He always added humour to our days at the West. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donna and family during this difficult time.

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We will certainly miss Stew's friendship. Condolences to Donna and family.

Dear Donna and family, My deepest heartfelt condolences in your loss of Stewart. I will always remember him as my friend with the smile. He always made me feel, as you do too, that he was happy to see me. He always raised my spirits and I will miss him. My thoughts are with you, Donna, in this time of sadness and the loss of your dear spouse. With hugs... Sharron McMann

Don and I would like to express our condolences to Donna and family. I always loved to hear Stew laugh, it was so contagious. I enjoyed my time at Cobourg art Club, always hearing his happy voice and laughter as he worked on fantastic art pieces. He will be so missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers Donna. Love and Blessings Gail

It was an honour to have known Stewart and to be fortunate enough to paint and draw with him at the Pine Ridge Art Club On Monday’s. When the club is able to continue, I will really miss Stewart. My deepest condolences to his family. Know lucky you were to have had him in your life.

Donna and Family, Please accept of our sincere condolence. We remember our visit to your summer home in NS and the great hosts Stew and you were. We had a ball preparing dinner, with Stewart as "head chef", and those wee drams didn't hurt. A really nice person has left us but he will be remembered with fond memories.

Donna and Family, Please accept of our sincere condolence. We remember our visit to your summer home in NS and the great hosts Stew and you were. We had a ball preparing dinner, with Stewart as "head chef", and those wee drams didn't hurt. A really nice person has left us but he will be remembered with fond memories.

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sprague's passing. I have fond memories of being in his art class at the West. He was funny, kind and made class lots of fun. Sending condolences to his family. Christine (Pearce) Potts

Dear Kirk, My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow following the loss of your loved father. During this difficult time, my deepest sympathies go to you and your family. Wishing you peace, Suyen Martinez de Ocon

Paddy and I are saddened to hear of Stewart's passing. Donna please know that we are praying for you and your family. It is hard to lose a loving spouse and Father. Take care of each other and remember the good times.

Donna, We were sorry to hear of Stewart's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Dear Donna and Family, We were all very saddened when we heard about Stewarts' passing. Mark always looked forward to his visits and his stories and quick wit. He will be missed. Hoping that the many memories that you all shared will help to ease your pain. Sincerest Condolences, Mark, Peter Cristol and Debbie The We-Fix-U Chiropody Family

Kirk, My condolences to you and your family. Karen

Dear Donna and family: Please accept my sincere condolances with the passing of "Mr. Sprague". He will always be admired by that name to me as when I came from Montreal, educated ini a French Parisianne school, I was quickly given a spare for his French class in Grade 10. I ended up assisting him on several occasions, grading papers and translating. He was a joy as a teacher and a wonderful person. One less chair at the Christmas table Rely on your memories, if you are able I am sitting here always with you Together with my family, I love you too. Virginia Bird/2020

On behalf of the Cobourg Art Club our sincere condolences. Stew was an active and vital member of the club for many years. He will be missed by all. We have made a donation to Ed's House in memory of Stew.

Donna our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Dear Kirk and family, I am very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Your Father sounds like he was a wonderful man, you will have a lot of memories to hold on to.

My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father.

I'm sorry to hear of Stu's illness and death. May he rest in peace. I enjoyed many a laugh with Stu over the years and he will certainly be missed by many.

So sorry to hear of Stew's passing. Pat had told us about his illness a while ago. I know she was looking forward to all of us getting together next summer. I'm sure you & Stew were looking forward to it as well, particularly after this year when you weren't able to come east. It's such a shame that for loving couples life has to end with one of us passing and the other one left to grieve. On a happier note Donna, I hope that you will be able to come to Nova Scotia next summer. We would love to see you and reminisce.

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Dear Kirk and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man and I am sure he will be missed greatly by many. Take care of each other and hold tight to your memories.

Donna sorry for your loss. Glad this fall I had a chat with Stew. Memories and family are very important at this time.

To the family of Stewart Sprague, As former students of CDCI West we remember Mr Sprague as a colourful teacher. We are sorry to hear of his passing and wish you all well at this time of loss. Anne and Paul Burnham

Dear Donna We were so sorry to hear of Stew's passing. He was such a talented fun-loving guy! We will miss him in town and at church. May you find peace in all the memories that you share. Our prayers are with you and your family. Mark and Patricia

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I'm so saddened to hear about your loss, friends. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

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We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you

Donna, Our that’s and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With Love, Amy

We are thinking of you all at this most difficult time. I worked with Stewart at the West many years ago and remember him very fondly. He was a great person and a wonderful educator.

Dear Donna & family, We are so very sorry to hear of Stu’s passing! He truly was a wonderful person! He was my art teacher so many years ago! His passion as a teacher, especially in the arts, took myself to another level of skills and appreciation ❣️ In my years after high school, we all ended up becoming friends in different circles! So many great times to remember and to cherish! Most sincerely, CarolAnn & Tom Heffernan

Donna , Kirk, Erica and families thinking of you during this Difficult time ......

R.I.P. Mr. Sprague.

Dear Donna and family my deepest sympathy to you all

We are so sorry to hear about Stewart’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and we extend our deepest sympathy.

So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times.

My sincere sympathy to Donna and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.