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Russel William Prior
July 11, 1949 - February 17, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Strong, determined, compassionate and loved, Russ passed away on February 17, 2017 with family at his side.<br><br>Left to mourn him are Barbara, his wife of 40 years; his children Scott (Viveca), Heather (Steve) and Kyle (Ainsley); and the light of his life, his grandchildren Yolanda and Layla Prior, Violet and William Bell and Gwynn Prior.<br><br>Russ was predeceased by his father Robert. Left to mourn him include his mother Jean Prior and his aunt Betty and uncle Larry of Hamilton.<br><br>Russ excelled in athletics as a participant, coach and mentor. He loved his career as a teacher at Nelson McIntyre as well as substituting for the Hanover and Seine River School Divisions.<br><br>A celebration of Russ’ life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd.<br><br>In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund.<br></div>