Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Richard Prior Obituary
Mr. Richard Dean Prior, 96, beloved and devoted husband of Anna May (Lawson) Prior died peacefully at The Pines at Bristol on Friday April 26th. Born in Morrisville, VT on April 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Archie Glenn and Winnifred (Sias) Prior. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired inspector from Fafnir Bearing in New Britain. Besides tinkering in his basement and working in his garden, Richard was an avid Ham & CB Radio user. Most of all he loved God, his wife and his family. He was a member of the Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon and prior to that the Advent Christian Church of Bristol.
In addition to his wife Anna of 68 years, left to carry on his legacy are his six children, Richard M. Prior & his wife Karen, Sandra Lentz & her husband Kenny, Beverly Sobota & her husband Thomas Jr., Dawna Prior, Kenneth Prior, and Carolyne Kapros & her husband Charlie, his nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, his two sisters Ramona Torrey & Barbara Snide and several nieces & nephews.
Richard was predeceased by his brothers Maurice & Clyde Prior, sister Isabelle McKinney, nephew Glenn Prior and granddaughter Alyssa May Prior.
Calling hour will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1st at Lyons Funeral Home 46 High St. Thomaston. Burial will follow at Peacedale Cemetery in Bristol. Visit www.lyonsfuneralhome.com for online condolences and directions.
Richard Dean Prior
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Prior
Sponsored by Lyons Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Richard Prior's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Prior
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Prior's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored