1949 – 2014

AUBURN — Daniel F. Prue, 65, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, Nov. 10.

He was born in Gray on Jan. 14, 1949, a son of Louis H. and Beth E. (Woodward) Prue, and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was educated in Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of 1967.

Dan worked with his parents at Gray General Store, before becoming a machinist and working at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He then became a licensed private investigator. Dan retired from his company, Pennical Services, after 20-plus years.

He was most proud of retiring as an undefeated Maine state champion in skeet-shooting. In his early years, he was an avid outdoorsman. Dan was an avid coin collector (numismatist) from the early age of 13 and into his adult life, and also played the guitar — especially his acoustic — and he was very good.

Dan is survived by his companion and wife of 38 years, Faye E. (Paradis) Prue, of Auburn; his mother, Beth Prue, of New Gloucester; his brothers, Arthur Prue of Norway and James Prue and his wife, Nancy, of Dover, N.H.; a special niece, Elana Reed and her husband, Jason, of Lincoln; his great-niece, Eva Reed, of Lincoln, of whom he was very fond; plus many other nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law; as well as many close friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Louis Prue.

Dan will be sadly missed by many including his Cairn Terrier, Skye.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.