Daniel Jay Sprow, 60, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, at his home
in Spencer after a courageous long-term battle with cancer. With him was
his family, who loved him, and will miss him deeply.
Dan is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Eddy) and his daughters, Amanda Joy
and Alexandra Rae, all of Spencer. He is also survived by his parents,
Donald and Joyce Sprow of Sebring, Florida, his sister Donna Volpe and her
husband Fred Volpe of Franklinville, New Jersey, his brother in-law William
J. Eddy and his wife Margaret M. Donoghue-Eddy of Worcester, three nephews,
Daniel Volpe of San Diego, California and Brian and Brendan Eddy of
Worcester, and also his faithful dog "Bandit".
Dan was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of
Pennsylvania State University and received his M.B.A. from Nichols College.
Dan was a Veteran, having served honorably in the United States Army.
Professionally, Dan took great pride in being a Lab Technician for the
Worcester County Sheriff's Department. Additionally, he enjoyed working
with the children of Lake Street School in Spencer each morning in the
Before School Program. Prior to joining the Sheriff's Department, Dan
worked for years in finance and realty.
First, and foremost, Dan will be remembered as a man committed to his wife
of twenty-three years and his family. He was extremely proud as he watched
his daughters grow into intelligent and independent young women. He
particularly enjoyed their participation in soccer and dance.
His many friends will recall and miss his outgoing personality, his
warmth, his unfailing loyalty, his intuitive mind and wide range of
interests. Above all, they will remember Dan as a good man who made their
lives richer by being their friend.
A funeral service for Dan will be held on Thursday, March 6, at 12:30 PM,
at the First Unitarian Church of Worcester, 90 Main Street, Worcester.
Burial with military honors will be in Worcester County Memorial Park,
Paxton. Calling hours are Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the J.
HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests that any donations be made to the Spencer-East
Brookfield School District Before/After School Program, 302A Main Street,
Spencer, MA 01562.