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Matthew Prior Obituary
NORTH HAMPTON - Matthew G. Prior, 48, of North Hampton, died suddenly Wednesday, April 23, 2014, while on vacation with his family in Key West, Fla.
He was born in Norwalk, Conn. on December 4, 1965, a son of Shirley (Lemieux) Prior of Stuart, Fla. and the late Walter Prior III.
Matthew was raised in Eliot, Maine and graduated from Marshwood High School with the Class of 1984. Following graduation he attended the University of Southern Maine where he graduated with the Class of 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Business.
Mr. Prior worked in High Tech sales at various companies since the early 1990s.
Matthew was most of all a devoted family man, loyal friend and animal lover. He enjoyed fishing, especially his fishing trips with close friends and family. He also enjoyed playing and watching football.
In addition to his mother, Shirley L. Prior, he is survived by his wife of 20 years Karen (Dube) Prior of North Hampton; son Thomas Prior of North Hampton; daughter Audrey Prior of North Hampton; brothers, Walter Prior IV and his wife Jean of South Lawrence, Mass., Ted Prior of Portland, Maine; sisters, Nancy Lee Prior of Westbrook, Maine, Susan Prior and her husband Brad Smith of Portland, Ore. and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter, N.H. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, at the funeral home, followed by a reception held at the Stratham Community Church, 6 Emery Lane, Stratham. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Matthew's honor to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, Mass. 02241 or the New Hampshire SPCA, PO Box 196, Stratham, N.H. 03885. Please visit www.Stockbridgefh.com to sign Matthew's guest book or for directions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Prior
Ivan Garcia-Hidalgo
May 5, 2014
My most sincere and deepest condolences to the entire Prior family.
My prayers are with you and Matt.
John McConnell
May 4, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Prior family.
Kathleen Ripley O'Malley
May 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Prior family. I was so incredibly saddened when my mother informed me this past week of Matt's passing. Sometimes it is so hard to understand life, and how someone with so much to live for, can be gone too soon. However, with the passing of my own brother at such a young age, I learned one thing, that he will continue to live on for as long as all those who loved him, and remember him, live.
God Bless you, Matt. You will be remembered.
May 3, 2014
Shirley and your whole family;
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. David, Anne and I feel for you and remember all of you fondly and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I was so shocked when Maryanne R. told me last Sunday at St. Raphael's. We have fond memories of your family. God bless and keep you, Shirley. Be well,
love, Rita
David Hager
May 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Prior family. So sorry for your loss.
Robin Renaud
May 2, 2014
Sue and the entire Prior family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Tracy Berube-Harmon
May 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen Grace
May 2, 2014
Offering my condolences to you Susan and your family. <3 <3 <3
American Heart Association
May 1, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
May 1, 2014
Our deepest condolences to your whole family. We were fellow vacationers with you that day. You and your beautiful children will remain in our prayers. With love,
Leanne and Michael Jack, Thomas and Elise Mazeika
Sturbridge, Ma.
Tina Brault (Davis)
May 1, 2014
So sorry to hear the loss of your brother Sue. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sonny Young
May 1, 2014
Prayers for the Prior Family during this sad and difficult time. You have my deepest sympathies.
Tracy DeFreitas
May 1, 2014
I am truly sorry for you loss, it is heartbreaking. Love to all of you. Tracy
Rene Chapman(Kozlowski)
May 1, 2014
So sorry for the families loss. I remember Matt from High School and he would always make everyone laugh
Brenda DuFault
May 1, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Matt was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all of those who were lucky enough to have known him. He had a great smile and contagious laugh. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Realeen and Doug Lamson
May 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard and Jean McKenney
May 1, 2014
Sue and Prior family, so sorry for the loss of Matt. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill VN
May 1, 2014
Dear Susie, Shirley and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. May you find comfort in the love of your family and friends during this sacred time. Jill
Daniel Smith
May 1, 2014
I would car pool with Matt from Eliot to USM and back in the 80's. He would play "U2 The Unforgettable Fire" during the drive. 30 years later his infectious laughter, giving nature, and happy go lucky style is truly unforgettable.
Susan Prior
May 1, 2014
Love you and will miss you, dear brother...
Jim Farr
May 1, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire Prior family. I remember Matt from his years at MHS. He was well liked and respected by both teachers and his classmates. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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