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Robert Prindle Obituary
Feb 27, 1939 - Jan 21, 2020
Robert (Bob) Schuyler Prindle, age 80, of Trumbull, previously of Stratford and South Carolina, beloved husband of Elaine (Maillette) Prindle, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Prindle was born February 27, 1939 in Bridgeport, son of the late Schuyler and Ruth (Gerber) Prindle. He was a Stratford High Class of 1957 Graduate and immediately went on to join the United States Army. After being discharged, he and his family settled on Cottage Place, Stratford where he had grown up. Bob worked various jobs, ultimately retiring from Hartley & Parker in Stratford after 20 plus years. Bob loved living in Stratford on Long Island Sound where he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by three children, Robin Richard, of Milford, Robert J. Prindle, and his wife Melinda of Naples, Idaho, and Kimberly Santos and her husband Joseph of Trumbull; six grandchildren, Dan Richard, Brooke Richard and her fiancé, Ryan Miniaci, Robert Prindle and Corinne Powers and her husband Shawn, Grace Smith and her husband Owen, Emily Santos, Lilly Santos; two great-grandchildren, Colton and Isabella Izzo and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his good friend and loyal companion, his Golden Retriever Bailey. He was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Keder. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral service celebrated by son-in-law Joseph Santos on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford. Friends may visit with his family Monday before the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Medical ICU (9th floor) team at Bridgeport Hospital for their expertise, compassion and warmth during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Bridgeport Hospital, C/O the ICU Memorial Fund, www.foundation.bridgeporthospital.org/donate. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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February 3, 2020
Pat, Colleen & Jerry
February 3, 2020
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.
February 3, 2020
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Leon Barnaby
January 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Patti & Sonny Halioris
January 26, 2020
Dear Elaine and Family... Sonny and I send our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your husband and father. Our friendship goes back to the early 1960's and though the years have passed and states have separated us we couldn"t let Bob's passing without acknowledging to you our sincere prayers and thoughts through this difficult period. May you find comfort and peace knowing you were all together and saw and did so much as a family. - Patti and Sonny Halioris
G. Christopher DuBois
January 23, 2020
Rest in Peace Uncle Bob.
Thank you for your service to our country sir...
My heart felt condolences Aunt Elaine, may God be with you, I know you find strength in your family too, as was always, as your children and their children too, offer you comfort, and may the solace of those memories over many many years and family still near, solidify such ...
Also Robin, Bob, and Kim, may your memories of your dad bring only smiles, my condolences to the three of you, and of course your families, that you've grown and nurtured so well... My memories of all three of you, were and are wonderful, still strong...
Uncle Bob I speak to you, God blessed your life, you grew and nurtured much in many, your open heart touched many... You have a wonderful family here still, as you leave this earth. Is there anything more greater than that ? ...
I have only fond, well recalled memories. As a young boy, through my young life, and then during my life as I grew into a teenager, with all of us as family... From the years on Cottage Place where I started life, while we all lived as neighbors and more so, as family, with Nanny Prindle your mom, my grandmother... I will never forget.
My childhood was a wonderful memory, you were a big part of that, as was the time spent with your young family, the three children that you and Aunt Elaine raised and fostered to fine adults ...
Of course the same fond memories are in me, from when my family moved to Blueberry Lane, and through life next on Lilac lane, in Milford also... I was a young man then, where you/we and family would often spend time together over many more years, long summers and great holiday gatherings, sharing much, even a few vacations, and one in particular in NH...
Those memories above, and then memories of your many visits and gatherings with my Dad George, and mom Joyce, your sister... Also through more years following yet still, with my step-dad John, and my mom Joyce, when I was a teenager are as vivid and just as fond... I recall and think of the many visits you had with my mom weekly in Milford while working for Hartley & Parker, you would stop over for a quick coffee break while working, always taking a moment with me to chat as I was coming home from school, and then into high school...
In my years as an adult we lost touch, but the memories never were lost, nor will they ever be lost...
You will be and are missed by many as your spirit will stay strong to and for all who you touched in your life, one of them being me... You gave much, I thank you... And again, rest in peace Uncle Bob !
My condolences also to your entire extended loving family and friends...
Chris and Debbie DuBois
Christine and Bob Sturges
January 23, 2020
Bob was such a caring person. He helped us out time and time again at the campground - thanks to him we had a beautiful deck! We always so enjoyed going out to breakfast with Bob and Elaine. We feel so fortunate to have been his friend. Bob was a great guy!!
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