Jacqueline Gail Sprague, 83, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  Jackie was born in Waite on December 2, 1939, daughter of Royce and Audrey (Williams) Thornton.

Jackie attended school in Topsfield and while waitressing, met her future husband, Charles “Chick” Sprague.  They were united in marriage on May 12, 1957.  Jackie was a member of the square-dancing club in St. Stephen, NB.

In addition to her parents, Jackie was predeceased by her beloved husband Chick; and a brother Derl Thornton.  Surviving are her four children, Tonya Sprague of Topsfield, Clay Sprague of Topsfield, Becky Santerre and husband Gary of Baileyville, and Jerry Sprague and wife Lisa of Topsfield; three grandchildren, Holli Demmons of Baileyville, Kendall Santerre and wife Felicia of Princeton, and Cody Sprague of Topsfield; five great-grandchildren, Shaylee, Connor, Charles, Thomas, and Andre; her brother Royce “Irman” Thornton of Baileyville; special friend Clifford Jackson of St. Stephen, NB; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.