Carol Mae Prichard

Carol Mae Prichard (nee Payne), age 86, of North Tonawanda, entered into rest, Friday, April 19, 2024. Mrs. Prichard was born September 16, 1937 to the late Carl Lee and Margaret (née Fisher) Payne. Carol was a graduate of Tonawanda High School and was granted a scholarship to attend University of Pennsylvania Nursing School in Philadelphia, obtaining her degree and practicing as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She began her nursing career in the hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, worked in the emergency room at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, New York and then transitioned to the Pediatric Office setting where she spent most of her career caring for children. She was an incredibly skilled Nurse, compassionate about her work, had the gift of “caring for others” and made a difference in so many people’s lives. While in Nursing training in Philadelphia, she met the “love of her life” and future husband Bill, where together they shared a wonderful life filled with love and happiness. Carol was active in her community serving as a member of the Business and Professional Women of Western New York, the North Tonawanda Garden Club, the DeGraff Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and North Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed singing in the Choir, serving as the Children’s Choir Director, Bowling, Traveling and spending time with her family and circle of dear friends. She had a love of music and displayed amazing talent in playing the piano. Over the last 10 years, Carol wintered in Fort Myers, Florida where she made many great friends and fond memories. She became actively engaged, participating in many social groups including Bible Study, Book Club, Cards, Travel Club, Ladies Lunches along with finding opportunities to attend Shows, Tours, Musical Performances and take trips both domestic and international. Her calendar was always full, but perhaps her most favorite activity was watching the sunset on the lake outside her window and appreciating the beauty and serenity of the world around her. Beloved wife of 53 years of Bill Marshal Prichard; devoted mother of Yvonne Elizabeth (James) Southwell of Long Grove IL; loving grandmother of Austin Taylor Southwell; sister of Gail (Dennis) Baldwin, Karen (late Alastair) Treichler-Sellars, and Eileen (Michael) Gfroerer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call SUNDAY, April 28th from 1-4 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home 533 Meadow Drive North Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held MONDAY, April 29th, at 10:00 AM at North Presbyterian Church, 168 Payne Avenue North Tonawanda, NY. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Cambria. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Carol Mae Prichard

September 16, 1937 - April 19, 2024