Sprague, Mary – Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc.

Mary Sprague (nee McHale) of Scarsdale, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Laragan, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.

After a short time in England, she arrived in New York at the age of 21. She got married in 1965 and raised her family in Katonah, NY. After her husband’s death in 1975, Mary went back to school and got her nursing license. She worked at various nursing homes including Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining. After her retirement, she volunteered at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow.

Surviving are her daughters Joan, Eileen and Ann, son Michael (Maysin) and grandson Ryan. Sisters Bridie and Eileen (John), brothers Paddy and Martin and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony, parents Michael and Ellen and sister in law, Catherine.

She will be dearly missed. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/

Condolences(9)

Agnes/ Philip Carr , Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath says
February 21, 2025 at 4:11 pm

Sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family in the United States , and also to Mary’s brothers Paddy MC Hale , Martin MC Hale and all of Paddy’s family here in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath .
Padraig Mchale says
February 21, 2025 at 5:19 pm

Rest in Peace Aunty Mary . Very saddened to hear of Mary’s passing , I’m very grateful that I got the chance to meet with here on more than one occasion . My condolences and thoughts to Michael , Joan , Eileen , Anne and the Sprague family in this sad time . Take care of yourselves .
Seamus and Evelyn McDonald, Balrath Co Meath says
February 22, 2025 at 3:51 am

Sincere Sympathy to all the family, her sisters Bridie and Eileen, her brothers Paddy and Martin. So sorry for your loss.
May Mary rest in peace.
Ciara McHale says
February 22, 2025 at 8:55 am

Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Mary. Love to Michael and his wife Maysin and son Ryan, Joan, Eileen and Ann. Deepest sympathy to Dad & Martin’s sisters Bridie & Eileen and John & Kevin Brady. I have great memories of Mary visiting Meath and myself visiting & meeting up with Aunty Mary on my trips to New York. Dad has been reminiscing over the past few days about Mary when she was younger, leaving Castlebar and travelling to England and then NY. Thinking of you all very much and wishing you strength. Love to you all & sorry we can’t be there with you. Rest in peace Aunty Mary! Paddy & Martin McHale and Ciara & Mary 🤍
Marie Harrington says
February 24, 2025 at 1:13 am

Deepest sympathy and may God provide His comfort to Mary’s children–Joan, Eileen, Anne and Michael and to her sisters Bridie and Eileen. As a neighbor and friend of your Mom on Garth Road, your Mom had the most beautiful merry eyes and a sweet smile for everyone on Garth Road. She loved the family gatherings at Rory Dolans, the Heritage, and going down to Woodlawn. She also loved having a good time with her sister, Bridget at the Aisling Irish Community Center and the bus rides and early morning swims at Lake Isle. Remember the laughter and the good times because that is what Mary would want for all who knew her.
Michael & Aileen McHale says
February 24, 2025 at 4:29 am

Condolences and Deepest Sympathies to Michael, Joan, Eileen, Anne Marie, Aunty Bridie, Aunty Eileen and all the extended family and friends in the US on the sad passing of Aunty Mary. It was great to see Aunty Mary a few years ago when she came to Dunshaughlin with Joan and Anne Marie and got to meet and talk with Dad again. Have a lot of great memories of childhood with Dads sisters and families would come over from the US and we spent the weeks before painting and cleaning getting ready. I’m sure you all will miss her dearly and have many fond memories and so much to be grateful. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh Hanam
John and Piaras Delany says
March 10, 2025 at 11:25 am

Deepest condolences to all the family, and especially Paddy, Martin and all the McHales in Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin on the loss of Mary. Sioraí na bhflaitheas uirthi. John and Piaras Delany
Annie says
March 20, 2025 at 2:27 pm

Month’s mind. Joan, Eileen and I think about you all the time. You are in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace, Queen 💚 🙏🕊️
Anna says
March 24, 2025 at 7:43 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Mary was a kind soul, I enjoyed seeing her presence in the hallway & chit chatting with her in the hallway. May God grant you strength to carry on. Please don’t hesitate to stop by.

Sprague, Mary June 8, 1936 - February 20, 2025

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