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Maureen Prior Obituary
(HOBSON), 69, of Gardenia Lane, passed away on Friday at South County Hospital.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Mary Christine
(Nugent)
Hobson.
She devoted her life to her children, her beloved grandchildren and her many loyal friends.
She is survived by her children, Gerald and Marianne Prior, Christine and James Feeney, Deborah and Michael Igoe, Colleen P. Prior, and Daniel and Jennifer Prior. She was the sister of James V. Hobson and his wife Deborah, and sister in law of Richard F. Clays. She was grandmoe to 9 beloved grandchildren, James and Kelly Feeney, Megan, Michael, Patrick, and Erin Igoe and Daniel, Jillian, and Olivia Prior. Maureen also leaves several devoted nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ann M. Clays and the late John (Jack) Hobson.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Pius V. Church, Eaton St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Wakefield. Visiting hours, Monday 4-8 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maureen Prior
Sue Levesque Leslie
September 3, 2010
Dear Marianne and family, We were deeply saddened when Jeri told us of Maureen's sudden passing. Our fond recollection is meeting her at your home, when you hosted Barrett's graduation party from Brown Univ. At that time we felt as if we had always known her. That warm welcome and personality! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. In Sympathy, Sue Levesque Leslie and family
Jane & Tom Giblin
August 31, 2010
To the entire Prior Family,
We just heard about your mom's passing yesterday. We were so shocked and so sad.
As you know, your mom was not only beautiful on the outside, but beautiful on the inside. That beauty and love shines through each of you every day.
May the love and support of your many friends and family help you through this difficult time.
Catherine Dolan
August 29, 2010
Am really sorry to hear of you mum passing away....she was a real nice kind and caring woman.may she rest in peace.
Catherine
Joseph Nugent
August 26, 2010
I have just learned of the unexpected death of my beautiful, wonderful cousin, Maureen, with whom I grew up in St. Pius parish, having lived one block away from her and my Uncle Jack, Aunt Chris, Anne, Jackie and Jimmy. They were very happy days, and in addition to the great memories of those days, and the fact that I, like everyone else in our family, never had a moment's trouble with Maureen (even when she was babysitting my brother and me), I am enriched by the memory of my last visit to Rhode Island, when she, without having to do so and on a moment's notice, invited me to her lovely home in Bonnet Shores for a first-class meal and the viewing afterward of hundreds of photos, many of which I had never seen, of our family during those unforgettable years, going back to my father´s time in the US Navy during WWII and his visits to his home away from home, 114 Radcliffe Ave. This unexpected trip down memory lane remains very vivid in my mind, and I will always treasure it and never forget her hospitality on Labor Day, 2008.
She was a warm, lovely person, like a sister to my brother, Steve, and me, and I am blessed to have been her first cousin. Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and my sincerest condolences, as well as my heart, go out to her beautiful children - Chrissie, Debbie and Colleen, young Gerry and Danny - on their sudden, shocking loss. The weight of their bereavement must be unbearable at this time; my sentiments are the same in the case of Jimmy, especially after the sudden loss of Jackie in April.
May she Rest in Peace and may Perpetual Light, the same light that she brought into the lives of so many people, shine upon her.
Paul Collins
August 25, 2010
Gerry,Christie,and the Prior Family.
Sorry for your loss.
Lynn Briggs
August 25, 2010
Jerry & Marianne,
I am sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
August 25, 2010
The world seems a little darker. I will forever miss my friend. She leaves a wonderful legacy...her children, her grandchildren, and her many friends.
Connie Douglas
August 25, 2010
To all of the Prior Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Peace and Blessings to all of you... Paige Armstrong (Stone)
Mark Ryan
August 24, 2010
To all of the Prior Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a great mom to all of you and so kind to anyone who was fortunate enough to be a friend of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark & Angie Ryan and Family
mary moretti
August 24, 2010
to Deborah and Michael:
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Moretti
Barbara Maguire
August 24, 2010
Barb Maguire/ Wed night card league
Renee Strain
August 24, 2010
Renee/ Wednesday night card league
August 24, 2010
To The Prior Family,
So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. We have so many happy, fun times when we were all kids together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now. We hope you find comfort in the memories she gave to you all.
Doreen Hassett Petrocchi and Family
Dorothy and Harold Antonson
August 24, 2010
To Maureen Pryor's children.So sorry to hear about your mom's passing.Can't believe the angels took her from you kids.We all new her for so many years as we grew up together on Radcliffe Ave.She was like family to us.Sorry we were not able to attend as we were away.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad moment.Dorothy and Harold Antonson
August 24, 2010
Dear Prior Family,
Our sincere condolences are sent your way. Maureen was always a pleasure to see and talk with. Her smile and upbeat personality will always be remembered.
Pat & Bud Douglas
Narragansett, RI
Carleen McMahon
August 24, 2010
Dear Prior Family ~
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories you all have bring you comfort at this time.
Shannon Barata
August 23, 2010
Dear Priors,
I was so saddened to hear about your Mom/Grandmoe's passing. She was a great friend to my Gram (Mary Garvey). I have so many memories of Maureen from growing up. She used to come over on Saturday evenings when she still lived on Tyndall for cocktails and always brought pizza strips. I used to love hearing them tell stories with many off color jokes and all the gossip. She had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Maureen always bought me a bathing suit for all my birthdays and would invite us down to the beach at Bonnet every Summer. Some of my earliest memories of going to the beach were with her.
She was a great lady and will be missed by many.
Jim & Linda McCarthy
August 23, 2010
To the Pryor family It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of mom. Our prayers are with you and your family and children in these tough times. Remember all the smiles and the good times. God Bless
Steve & Mary Beth Arnold
August 23, 2010
Dear Prior Family: Sorry to hear of Mo's passing. She was a positive and upbeat lady with an infectious laugh. That is how Steve & I will remember her. Please accept our blessings. Gardenia Lane will never be the same....
Lisa Powers
August 23, 2010
To the Prior Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God now has an angel to watch over you and protect you. God Bless
Paul & Susan Sahagian
August 23, 2010
To the Pryor's children & grandchildren
We are so sorrry to hear about the loss of your mom & grandma. There are no words
to take away the pain you are feeeling,
but know that our thoughts and prays are with you.
Jeri Levesque
August 23, 2010
Dear Prior Nation,
Your Mom/Grandmoe taught me how to make stuffies and red chowda. She was a gem who raised 5 great kids into terrific adults. She taught that each family is unique and bound forever by laughter, tears, and the sense of who they are together and as individuals. Jeri (Mar's Sister) & George
August 23, 2010
To the Prior family, Your Mom will be sadly missed at our Weds. night card league. She was a classy woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Verna
Cathy Paradise
August 23, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Maureen's children. She was a lovely lady, always
with a big smile and so friendly. May the sorrow in your hearts soon be replaced with the wonderful memories of
the joyful times spent together. May she rest in the arms of the Angels.
Lynn Landi Lutz
August 23, 2010
Colleen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your Mom's radiant smile, even after all these years. Hold onto beautiful memories and find strength in each other during these most difficult days. I will be thinking of you all, and praying for your eventual healing. God Bless.
Daniel and Ruthy Allen
August 23, 2010
To The Prior Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom, are prayes are with all of you, the loss of someone so close is difficult to bear, may all the wonderful memories bring you comfort
bill&linda flood
August 23, 2010
Dear chris sorry to hear about your mom .Are prayers go out to you at this time GOD bless you
Laurie Stenovitch
August 23, 2010
Gerry -
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Laurie & Charlie
The Brothers & Sisters of Local 310 UWUA
August 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Blair Fish
August 22, 2010
Danny & Jen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that the Fishes are thinking of you all.
Blair & Christie Fish
John O'Leary
August 22, 2010
To all the Prior family:
I write to offer my condolences on the passsing of Marueen. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Nancy Allen-Santucci
August 22, 2010
To all the Priors-
I was shocked and saddended to hear about your mom's sudden passing. She was such a fun person who always had a bright smile on her face! I always enjoyed running into her around town because she always had something funny to say to brighten the day.
The loss of your Mom who you love dearly is surely heartbreaking but may all of the wonderful memories of fun times, laughs, walks at the beach and countless others warm your hearts and bring you peace.
Fondly,
Nancy Allen Santucci
Joanne (Sweeney) Wittman
August 22, 2010
To the Prior family, I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy McGloin
August 22, 2010
Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Pow McGloin
Laurie Ise
August 22, 2010
Colleen...I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laurie Ise
August 22, 2010
Im sorry to here about your mother LoveTO YOU ALL.. HARRIET SAMBROOK
Tim & Kathy Fitzgerald
August 22, 2010
To the entire Prior family. So shocked and saddened to hear about Maureen. We are out of state and won't be able to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tim & kathy Fitzgerald
Patricia Crowley
August 22, 2010
To Colleen, Chris, Jim, Gerry , Marianne and family: I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great Mom and a nice friend to all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Patricia Crowley
Kathy Holahan
August 22, 2010
Deb, we are truly sorry for your loss.Your mom was a wonderful person! You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Kathy, John , Conor, and Makayla Holahan
Ruth Brown
August 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Your Mom was a great person and a lot of fun to be around. Take care and God Bless.
Ruthie Brown
Sandra Actis
August 22, 2010
To Maureen Pryor's children, So shocked to hear of Mom's passing. She was a great lady and I know you will all miss her. May she now rest in peace in the arms of the Lord for all her good works here on earth. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Sandra (Paci) Actis
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