Priscilla Lefebvre of Lowell, MA

Priscilla Lefebvre, born on May 28, 1928, in Biddeford, Maine, to George and Irene Garnache, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She was a devoted communicant of St. Margaret’s Church in Lowell.

A woman of many talents, Priscilla found joy in sewing, writing, crafting greeting cards, and solving puzzles. Her friends and family cherished the personalized cards she sent for every occasion, a testament to her thoughtfulness. Priscilla believed in the power of the pen, using it to address social issues and advocate for change. Her insightful and witty letters were published in the Lowell Sun, showcasing her ability to engage with the community.

Proud of her roots, Priscilla coordinated class reunions for her Biddeford High School classmates for many years. After her younger children started school, she embraced education herself, enrolling in college courses through the University of Lowell’s Second Chance program in 1979. This experience reignited her passion for writing, leading to the publication of her collection titled And You Thought I Was “JUST” a Housewife, which included her letters, anecdotes, short
stories, and poems.

Priscilla spent the last two and a half years at Chelmsford Crossing, where she formed deep connections with both staff and residents. They gathered to express their gratitude for her friendship and bid her farewell.

On September 17, 1949, Priscilla married Marc E. Lefebvre, who predeceased her. Together, they raised eight children, two of whom—Joan and Gene—have passed. She is survived by her children: Mark S. Lefebvre and wife Esther Howes of MA, Marcia Wagner of Dunbarton, NH, Elizabeth Holton and husband Frank of Huntsville, AL, Margaret Murray and husband David of Westford, MA, Alan Lefebvre of Lowell, MA, and Diane Lefebvre and husband Ron Szabo of Punta Gorda, FL.

Priscilla was a beloved grandmother and step-grandmother to 13: Mark A. Lefebvre of Elgin, SC; Chuck Salvo of Haverhill, MA; Tony Ste. Marie of Merrimack, NH; Angela Maas of New Boston, NH; Alicia Wagner of Middleboro, MA; AJ Ravenelle of New York City; Rachel Ravenelle of Savannah, GA; Douglas Ravenelle (deceased); Brad Murray of Baltimore,
MD; Ross Murray of Roanoke, VA; Jay Murray of Westford, MA;Natalia Lefebvre of Concord, NH; Kyle Szabo of Fort Myers, FL; and Kelly Szabo of Harriman, TN. She was also a great-grandmother to 17. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, as well as her dear friend of over 50 years, Aline Morris.

Priscilla is survived by her brother Richard Garnache of Port Orange, FL, and predeceased by brothers Paul, George, and Charlie, as well as sisters Dorothy, Helen, and Muriel. In 1995, she married Richard Kelley; although they later divorced, they remained friends and lived separately
at Heatherwood in Tewksbury until his passing, after which Priscilla moved to Chelmsford Crossing.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Visiting hours Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6-8PM at MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 PRINCETON BLVD., LOWELL, MA. Funeral Friday, October 25, 2025 at 10AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Lowell.  Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell.  “In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lefebvre Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Charles J. Hoff Alumni Scholarship Center, 1 Perkins Street, Lowell, MA 01854, or a charity of your choice.”

ARRANGEMENTS BY MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME 978-458-6841. Guestbook at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.