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Carl Prouty, 88
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- William Carl Prouty, 88, of West Hartford, Conn., passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sept. 6, 2012, in Raymond.
He was born in Portland on Aug. 8, 1924, the son of Clayton and Rebecca Prouty of Cape Elizabeth. He spent his childhood in Portland and at Sebago Lake. He graduated from Harvard University in 1946 and served in the Army Air Force in World War II as a First Lieutenant. He was stationed in a number of countries including India and France. In France, he met his wife, Chantal Prouty (Munier) and married shortly thereafter.
Following his service and college education, he became a member of the Society of Actuaries. He was employed by Aetna Life & Casualty in Hartford, Conn., where he worked in a number of positions as an actuary. He retired from the Aetna as a Senior Vice President of the Aetna Employee Benefits Division.
Following his retirement, he spent many years enjoying his summer home on Crescent Lake in Raymond. He and his wife enjoyed the Opera, and saw many performances together at the New York Metropolitan Opera. He also served as a past President of the Connecticut Opera Association.
He is survived by his wife, Chantal Prouty; his children and their wives, Carl and Kathy Prouty of Granville, Mass., Stephen and Nancy Prouty of Wethersfield, Conn., and Georges Prouty and Laurel Mackay of West Newbury, Mass. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Daniel, Alec and Noel.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, from 5-7 p.m., at The Hall Funeral Hall, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at 11 a.m., at the Spurwink Church at the Riverside Cemetery located at the corner of Spurwink Avenue and Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth. Interment will be immediately following the service at the Riverside Cemetery.
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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Sep. 12, 2012.

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Amanda Skinner

September 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Prouty has passed. We have been his next door neighbor in West Hartford for 2 years. He was always very kind and a true gentleman. I will miss seeing him and am wishing his family peace during this sad time.

September 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Prouty. I will miss sharing stories about Maine with him when he and Mrs.Prouty would come to dinner at the HGC. Rest in Peace, Mr. Prouty.
Maureen Tardif - HGC

Susan Adams

September 12, 2012

We are deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Mr.Prouty. We will miss him.
He was a long time gracious customer with a very pleasant personality. Our thoughts and prayer are with all his Family & Friends. He will always be with you. Best Wishes Always, State Awning Co.,Inc

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