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William Prior Obituary
William David Prior, 58, of Colchester, beloved husband of Priscilla (Dean) Prior, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 12, 2013) after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 20, 1955 in Hartford, he was a son of the late Frank and Ruth (Wilbraham) Prior. Bill was the owner and operator of Allied Cash Registers for many years. In his spare time, he was an avid reader, loved to hunt and fish and was a fan of the NY Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. He was also a past member of the Colchester Lions. He leaves his loving wife of 28 years; three children, Christina, Matthew and Jason; three siblings and their spouses, Diane and Tony Fornuto of So. Windsor, Charles and Irene of Wethersfield and Alan and Lucy of Windsor; Priscilla's family - parents, George and Doris Dean of West Hartford; and siblings, Daniel and Cindy of New Hampshire, Robert and Gloria of Newington, Carol and Mark Gilbert of Marlborough, George of California, James of West Hartford and Jacqueline and John Kiefel of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family will receive guests 5 to 8 PM Monday (Nov. 18th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The funeral will gather starting at 10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home before an 11 AM Chapel Service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5037, Hartford 06102 or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Katie Groome
November 19, 2013
Mrs. Prior, Matt, Jason, and Christina,
We are saddened to hear of Mr. Prior's passing. We will always appreciate the assistance your family extended to Ian, and know a lot wouldn't have been possible without you all. Wishing you all comfort and healing memories. "For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity." ~William Penn. Sincerely, the Groomes
Shari Drake
November 18, 2013
Priscilla & family ~ Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Although we didn't have the chance to meet Bill, it was obvious after the wonderful benefit Saturday that he was a great guy and had the same love and compassion that his family has. Hugs to you all. Shari & Maury Drake, Ryan & Shailyn
Dominique(Nikki) Chapman
November 17, 2013
I may have never had the honor of meeting you, but after Saturday's benefit, and meeting your son's and wife and the rest of your family, you will be truly, missed and wish I had the chance to meet you. I am here for your family, with whatever they may need. Rest in Peace Bill. You are loved, and missed.
Tom, Dottie Alaina, ERIC Danner
November 16, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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carolyn and chris ostrowski
November 16, 2013
Bill, you were such an amazing man, and wonderful husband and father. Your wife and children loved you so so much. I know you will be watching over them. ?? priscilla, matt, jay, christina- chris and I are here for you all. You guys are part of our family. We love you all so much. Anything that you need, let us know.
Sharon Olson
November 14, 2013
Priscilla, I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. He always made me laugh with his quick wit and humor. He was one of the good ones and will truly be missed.
Brenda Letourneau
November 14, 2013
Priscilla and Family
We are so sorrry to hear of Bill's passing.
He was a great friend and I will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. Bill was such a loving caring person.
Charlie Zigmund
November 14, 2013
Chuck, Sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories of days gone by with all of you. Cherish those memories forever.
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Nov
18
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415
Nov
19
Funeral
10:30 a.m.
Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415
Nov
19
Service
11:00 a.m.
Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415
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