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Robert Pruyne Obituary
Born in Pittsfield on June 8, 1950 he was the son of Warren and Mildred Goetz Pruyne Mickle. Robert attended Lanesborough schools and was a 1968 graduate of Mt. Greylock Regional High School.
Bob married the former Linda S. Lyon on April 11, 1970.
He worked as a machinist for 25 years at General Electric. In his spare time, he could often be found in the woods hunting, at the front of his bass boat, or ice fishing. Bob enjoyed creating and maintaining extensive gardens at his home. Throughout the years his Labrador retrievers gave him an endless number of smiles. Bob was known to say, "If I had a nickel for every tail wag..." Bob was a member of the Berkshire chapter of BASS and enjoyed tournament fishing. He loved riding his Harley and was a member of the Berkshire HOG chapter.
Mr. Pruyne is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda S. Pruyne of Lanesborough; two children: Tammi E. Haines and husband Robert of Berlin, NY, and Robert C. Pruyne, Jr., and wife Jessica Premo-Etter of Newmarket, NH. Two grandchildren also survive him: Samantha Haines and Alida Pruyne; a brother, Fran W. Mickle and wife Bonnie of Lanesborough; and a sister, Barbara E. Proper and husband Myron of Cheshire. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother Wayne W. Mickle and sister Mildred A. Bilotta.
Funeral Notice: Funeral home services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA. Calling hours will precede the service from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the New England Organ Bank in care of the funeral home. Bob was both an organ recipient and an organ donor. There is a planned graveside service and celebration of life in the spring. The family asks that you hug your loved ones tight and send loving energy to the world to share.
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David A. Catinella-Brunette
April 8, 2025
Linda and Family, Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. My mother told me. He was a great man and father. My father and him had good friendship and liked fishing and hunting together. Remember the pigs we had at your house in Lanesboro. Good Memories.
Lynn A Candilore
March 24, 2025
Linda I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss for your family. Bob was an all around great guy. God bless
Cathy Lyon
March 19, 2025
Linda , Tammi and Bubba , I am very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a great guy. Funny , and always friendly to everyone . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Cathy
Carolyn Clayton
March 17, 2025
Linda, Tammi, Bob, Sam and all of Bob's loving family:
Sending you our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Husband, Dad and Grandfather. You are in our prayers today and always.
Love, Carolyn (Haines) Claytin, Olivia, Brad and Julian Selvig.
May your grief be assuaged in knowing that Bob had a wonderful life surrounded by so very many who loved home timelessly. May his peace be eternal. XO
Nancy Loring Kusnierz
March 16, 2025
Linda, Tammi and family so sorry for your loss. So glad he lived life his way with some scares for you! Miss seeing you girls but his adventure continues, God Bless you all! Ride on!
Danielle Munn
March 16, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family during this profound loss. May Bob ride free on his Harley, watching over us and sending his magic from above. Linda and Tammi, we love you and are always here to hold space for you.
With Love & Magic,
The Witch Slapped Community
Mark White
March 15, 2025
To the Pruyne and Mickle families I am sorry to read about Bob's passing.i played endless ball games with Bob,Francis,and Wayne at the park on bridge st. Also climbed on the broken log a million times.great memories.rest in peace Bob.
Steve Dallmeyer
March 15, 2025
Linda, so sorry to read of Bob´s passing. He was one of the neighborhood "guys" and could usually be found at either the little league field on Bridge Street or fishing somewhere along the brook. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Carolyn &Tim Roy
March 15, 2025
Dear Linda & Families,
We are sending our deepest & heartfelt condolences to you all. You are blessed to have shared your love with a wonderful man. Fifty five years is a feat to be proud of, Linda. May Bob continue to relish the joys of his life in the eternal heavens and may the memories you cherish console the grief of Bob´s absence. May he rest in peace.
Dan and Karen Smith
March 15, 2025
Linda , Tammi and Bob, so sorry to learn of the passing of Bob. He was a great guy and leaves all of us with special memories.
Joyce Wing
March 14, 2025
Barbara,
Lou and I are so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace and love to you all,
Joyce Wing and Lou Yarter
Ione Hodge
March 13, 2025
Dear Linda, Tammi, Bubba. So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. I remember going to school with him from first grade through graduation. I loved is sense of humor and his caring attitude.
Love, hugs. , and prayers. Ione (Wyble) Hodge
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