Hopkinton-

Ralph Leroy Sprague, 70, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home in Hopkinton. Born in Uxbridge, he was the son of the late Ernest Elgin Sprague and Ollie “Olive” Jane (Blankenship) Sprague and the step-son of the late Millicent (Stanley) (Jenks) Sprague.

Ralph moved to Hopkinton as a young man and worked as a painter until he retired. He enjoyed reading, fishing, horticulture and solitude.

He is survived by his sister, Charlotte M. Natyniak of N. Smithfield, RI, many nieces and nephews, his former wife Christina Poirier and her family, as well as many friends and neighbors. He is predeceased by his siblings, David, Hollis and Patricia Miller; his niece Dawn (Miller) Gurney and nephew, Darrell Miller.

All are welcome to attend a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 16th at 12:00p.m
Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com