NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Barbara (Marsh) Sprague, 102 of North Adams, MA died Wednesday January 29, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Adams, MA on May 13, 1922, a daughter of Fred X. and Gertrude (Nary) Marsh. She attended North Adams schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1940.

Before her marriage, Barbara worked at Gaevert’s in Williamstown. She was primarily a homemaker and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Barbara was a member of the Jollee Circle and the Clarksburg Seniors. She enjoyed knitting and reading.

She was the widow of Stuart K. Sprague who died on April 11, 2013. They were married on July 1, 1944 in the St. Francis Rectory. Survivors include her son, Neal F. Sprague of Enfield, CT and seven grandchildren including Peter Sprague. Lyndsy Ford, Ashley Sprague, Ryan Sprague. Dylan Sprague, Matthew Knight and Jordan Knight. She also leaves six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and many close friends. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Heidi Blake for her unwavering compassion, kindness and dedication as her caregiver for the past 22 years.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Ann Ford; her son, Paul S. Sprague and her three brothers and one sister including Lucille Kulp, Fred Marsh, Donald Marsh, and William Marsh.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Barbara Sprague will be celebrated Monday February 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA are Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth Meals Ministry in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com