Prentiss, Earle H. of Bedford, formerly of Lexington, May 21, 2014, age 99. Husband of the late Rosemary T. Prentiss (Markey). Father of Douglas C. Prentiss and his wife Elizabeth of Waltham, Susan V. Gomes and her husband David of Lexington, Nancy L. Kee and her husband Jack of Hamburg, Germany, and the late David A. Prentiss. Grandfather of Natalie, David and his wife Danielle, Jeffrey and his wife Tamar, Ashley, Matthew, Jonathan, Jessica, and Jia. Earle is also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Lucas and Parker, and by many nieces and nephews. Longtime employee of Lever Bros. and Itek Corporation; Active member of the Sons of Norway, Norumbega Lodge, and the Glee Club; Guide for Ski For Light; Avid photographer; Active member of the First Baptist Church. Visiting hours will be held Friday May 23 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington from 4pm to 8pm. A graveside service will be held Saturday May 24 at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St. Lexington at 10am. And a Memorial Service will be celebrated Wednesday June 4 at the First Baptist Church in Lexington at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Donations in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1580 Mass. Ave. Lexington, MA 02421.