George H. Pruyne

GEORGE H. PRUYNE – of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Woburn, April 22nd. Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (DiFabio) Pruyne. Devoted father of Richard and his wife Paula of Tewksbury, Ronald of Woburn, and Roy and his wife Elaine of Woburn. Loving grandfather of Robert and Rachel, Robert and his wife Elizabeth, David, and Kelley Pruyne. Brother of the late Jean Judkins and her husband Warren. Also survived by George and Betty’s dear longtime friend, Jo Sdankus of Woburn and DelRay Beach. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Monday, April 29th, at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, at 10. Calling hours Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Donations may be made in George’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

OBITUARY:

George H. Pruyne, a longtime resident of East Woburn who had made his home in Florida for the past twenty years, passed away there on Monday, April 22nd, following a lengthy illness. The husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (DiFabio) Pruyne for the past sixty-one years, he was eighty-three years of age.

Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Howard and Ethel (Kronewetter) Pruyne. He grew up in Roslindale, Mass., where he attended schools. For most of his career, George worked for Schrafft’s Candy as a printer. Later he worked as a Union printer for the state, printing ballots and doing work for state legislators, and later worked for Winchester Bibles before he retired.

George was a Life Member of the Woburn Lodge of Elks #908, and served on many committees with the lodge over the years. He was also a Past President of Woburn Little League and loved being involved with the organization. He spent twelve years working with Little League, as an umpire, manager of the Tigers, and treasurer of the organization before becoming President. Many wonderful memories were made during those years.

George and his wife Betty spent most of their time for the past twenty years in Del Ray Beach, Florida. An avid golfer, George was a member of the Andover Country Club as well as the Del Ray Beach Country Club in Florida. He had great love and pride for his five grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with each of them.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Judkins and her husband Warren.

Surviving along with his wife Betty, with whom he celebrated sixty-one years of marriage this past Friday, are three sons: Richard and his wife Paula of Tewksbury, Ronald of Woburn, and Roy and his wife Elaine of Woburn, and five grandchildren: Robert and Rachel, Robert and his wife Elizabeth, David, and Kelley Pruyne. He also leaves a dear longtime family friend, Jo Sdankus of Woburn and DelRay Beach.

The funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Monday, April 29th, at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, at 10. Interment will take place in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Donations may be made in George’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.