Castleton, VT Garland W. Prieur Garland William Prieur 81 died Thursday evening February 19, 2009 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Rutland September 22, 1927 the son of the late Peter & Florence (Crandall) Prieur. He grew up in Salisbury and was a graduate of Middlebury High School. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during WW II having received the American Theatre Medal and Victory Medal. Garland was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed making maple syrup. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 50 of Castleton. Survivors include his companion of many years Dorothy Buckman, of Castleton, his sons, Garland W. Prieur and Glenn Prieur, both of Memphis TN, his sister Darlyn Martin, of Bradford, Pa, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his two sisters, Carol Goodrich and Donna June Prieur. A graveside service for Garland will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 10 a.m. in West Salisbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Vermont Division at P.O. Box 1460 Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc. www.ducharmefuneralhome.com