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PRYOR -- CAROLYN JULIA BROWN Age 66, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away peacefully early Saturday, September 24, 2011, after a long illness. She was born on September 14, 1945, in Kittery, Maine, to Martha Frances Dougherty and William George Brown, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Gaillard Pryor (Gil); stepdaughter Joy Pryor Long of Oregon; brothers George Brown and John Brown (and wife Julie); sisters Amy Boule and Marian Schifani (and husband David), all of Albuquerque; six nieces and nephews; three great-nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of St. Pius X High School and attended the University of Colorado. Prior to moving to Sandia Park, Carolyn and Gil lived in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. Carolyn was a talented chef for many years and most recently worked at Whole Foods in Albuquerque. She was a warm-hearted person and touched many hearts with her generosity of spirit. She will be missed by all. Memorial Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, reception following. A Remembrance Gathering for family and friends will be held at a private residence later in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Hospice of the Sandias, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
        Published on: Sun October 02, 2011