STANDISH - Eric Joseph Sprague, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 11, 2018 due to a heart condition. He was born in Sanford on Feb. 28, 1974 and attended Sanford High School and York County Community College. For the past 6 years he worked in IT support for the State. All who knew him will forever miss the larger-than-life warmth, kindness and humor he brought to the world.
Eric loved spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, and being on the water. He adored animals and particularly his dog Maggie, his faithful companion.
Eric met his wife Lisa at work, and everyone around them could see the immediate connection. They enjoyed 13 years together, moving into their dream house 2 years ago. He loved making home improvements and could fix anything and everything.
He was also a proud uncle to Kirsten Harris and Garrett Wallingford and loved bragging about their accomplishments.
Eric is predeceased by his stepfather, Bob Pelletier. In addition to his beloved wife, Lisa Magnacca of Standish, he is survived by his mother, Joanne Pelletier of Sanford; his sister Tracy Sprague and her husband Scott Wallingford of Shapleigh; nephews Brett and Mike Wallingford; Aunt Sue and Uncle June; Uncle Roger and Aunt April; Uncle Edgar Chevalier; mother and father-in-law, Sandy and Richard Magnacca of Standish, who loved him as a son; brother-in-law Karl Magnacca; and members of the Pelletier family and other family members who loved him. He always had a special love for his childhood friend, Tom Heal.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday Aug. 18 from 3 – 5 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eric’s honor to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.