From the January 10, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle
Enfield, NH–Lyle Winston Prior, 82, a longtime resident of Enfield, NH, died Sunday morning, January 2, 2000 at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT. He was born in Burlington, VT Sept. 15, 1917, the son of the late William & Della (Church) Prior. He was raised and educated in Burlington & Underhill, VT. He was married April 12, 1942 to Irene E. (Wilmot). A U.S. Army Veteran of WWII he served in the European Theatre with the Railroad Operations Battalion. For over 34 years he was employed by the B&M Railroad as a brakeman. Mr. Prior was a founder, Past President, and a life member of the NH Trappers Association; a life member of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Aux., and a life member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. #2099. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol and was involved with their cooperation with the Fish & Game Department’s Search and Rescue activities. He was also a licensed NH fishing and hunting guide and hosted his own television show “Sportsman’s Scrapbook” on WNNE TV 31 from 1967-1968. For 17 years he had been active with the Lebanon Senior Center and their “Meals on Wheels” program.
Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Survived by:
Mrs. Irene E. Prior, wife, Enfield, NH
Steven L. Prior, son, West Jordan, UT
William I. Prior, son, Enfield, NH
Bruce E. Prior, son, Enfield, NH
Donna Schmanska, daughter, Enfield, NH
13 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by Otis Prior, brother and Muriel Pierson, sister