Of Guelph passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, January 26, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ina Prior (2007). Loved brother to Shirley (late Doug) Billings and Ron (Carol) Prior. Uncle to Wayne (Lori), John (Theresa), Don (Charlene) Billings and Ryan (Penny) Prior. Great Uncle to Nathan, Brandon (Bre), Ally (Ben), Jessica (Brody), Curtis, Chance, Kaleigh, and Madison. He is also survived by his special neighbours/family Don, Vicki, Steven, Jaclyn, Brittany, and Families. Don will be fondly remembered by all his friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents John E. and Lucy Prior and his brother John. Special thank you to Dr. Lightle and all doctors and staff at Guelph General Hospital as well as Home Instead and Closing with the Gap. Don loved being with his family having dinners and visiting. Don always wanted new pictures to display in his home of all his family. He loved playing cards, trips to the Casino, truck shows, fall fairs, and steak nights. Don was a man of many words and kind heart. Friends will be received at Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 6 – 9pm and 1 hour prior to service. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11am. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. A private family interment will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com). Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Don E. Prior in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
