Strafford - Michelle K. Prince, 33, of Strafford passed away July 12, 2012. She was born in Exeter on September 11, 1978 daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Clement) Prince.

Michelle attended Hesser College where she obtained her Bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice. She was a security guard with Securitas and also worked as a prep cook at the Friendly Toast for many years. She was a kind and free spirited women who always loved being near her family and friends. She loved the arts and music and donated time and effort to helping others.

She is survived by her parents Warren and Dorothy Prince of Strafford; a brother Christian Prince and his partner Debbie Davis of Barnstead; a sister Sharon Kriete and her husband Bill of Barnstead, and niece Madeline and nephew Eli; her grandmothers Barbara Clement of Portsmouth, Leater Prince of Raymond; an uncle, aunts, several cousins, and numerous friends. There will always be a warm place for her in the hearts of those she left behind.

An informal gathering to celebrate Michelle’s life is planned for Saturday July 21, 2012 at Momma D’s (formerly Asia), 347 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH. The family extends an invitation to come and share some memories anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Cocheco Valley Humane Society, 262 Country Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820.