WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — John F. “Jack” Prue, age 86, of Westborough, Mass., where he loved living at the Highlands for the last four years, died Tuesday, June 26, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of 60 years to the late Dorothy E. “Betty” (Marsh) Prue, who died in 2015, with whom he lived with in Shrewsbury for 50 years.

Born in the family farm house in Holden, he was the son of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Noone) Prue.

Jack worked for more than 30 years as a purchasing agent for Raytheon. After his retirement, He started J&B Associates with his wife, Betty.

An avid Red Sox fan, he loved coaching Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in Shrewsbury, and was also an umpire for the town for more than 30 years. He was also an active member in the Eastern Poker Tour.

Jack was a honorary life member of the Shrewsbury Knights of Columbus, Adelphi Council 4181.

Jack is survived by his children: Stephen J. Prue and his wife, Darryl, of Auburn; Michael J. Prue of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Linda J. Pearson and her husband, Brian, of Barre, Mass. He was the loving grandfather to Eric, Kirsten, Joshua, Zachary, Benjamin and Hunter; and his sister, Kay.

He was the brother of the late Louis Prue.

To view Jack’s online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence, please log onto www.chiampafuneralhome.com.

John F. “Jack” Prue