Timothy Sprague, 53, of the town of Ulster

Timothy Sprague, 53, who died Sept. 23, 2017, was dedicated to his family and volunteering. He was employed by Kingston Kabs, and also worked as a volunteer firefighter with his extended family at six fire departments. Tim was a selfless man, always putting his family, and the dangerous conditions he faced when volunteering, before himself.

Tim passed away with his family and friends by his side following a short illness. He has been reunited with his beloved mother, Marylou Litts, and his wife, Ella Mae Sprague.

Tim resided with his partner, Jessica Reed, in Kingston, N.Y. He was a son to Fraiser Sprague, Dale Sprague, and William Bradford. Tim was loved and will be greatly missed by his partner, fa- ther and all of his family, which includes: six siblings, Barbara Donovan, Maryellen Beermunder, Robert Sprague, Melissa Sprague, Joann Litts and Norma Galindo; five children, Patty Schoonmaker, Preston Hart, Kimberlyn Broskie, Daniel Fancher and Elizabeth Jansen; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home Inc., 27 Smith Ave., Kingston, N.Y. (www.jvleahyfh.com)

Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Inurnment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to East Kingston F.D., P.O. Box 568, Lake Katrine, N.Y. 12499.