CUSHING — Shane Roland Prior passed away on Aug. 15, 2016. He was born Aug. 20, 1981, in Rockport, to Paul Prior and Judi Prior.

Shane grew up in Cushing and attended Cushing and Thomaston schools. Shane was a long time clam digger and known as one of the best. Down East magazine featured an article about him.

He did electrical/plumbing and heating work, and recently started working as a carpenter with Heritage Builders. He received his oil burner technician certificate and was currently in the process of getting his truck driver's license. He enjoyed driving with his best friend, Mike Secotte. Shane loved to build things, including a beautiful playhouse for his daughters.

His daughters were his life, along with his partner, Michelle Creamer.

Shane was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alvin and Arlene Winslow; his paternal grandfather, Maitland Prior; and his Uncle Kenneth Prior; along with his great-grandparents, Roland and Helen Prior.

He is survived by his mother, Judi Prior of Cushing; his father, Paul Prior of Waldoboro; his daughters, Alaina and Lauren Prior of Cushing; his brother, Heath Prior of Rockland; his grandmother, Penny Prior of Cushing; his long-time partner, Michelle Creamer of Cushing; and his extended family through Michelle, including her parents, Denice and Jeffrey Creamer; Michelle's four siblings; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery on Patterson Mill Road in Warren. A reception will follow at Shane's aunt, Pam Prior's, house at 25 Prior Lane in Cushing. The family invites all friends and family to come support them on this sad day.

Hall's of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.