Priscilla Lovejoy Obituary

Lovejoy, Priscilla
Priscilla Rice Lovejoy, 94. Died at her home in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, on September 20, 2012 following an illness. She was born on January 16, 1918 in Schenectady, New York, one of five children of Helen Currier Rice and Chester Williams Rice. She graduated from Dana Hall School and Finch Junior College. She married Lindsay Alexander Lovejoy in 1942 and lived with her husband, a career General Electric executive, and their family in Schenectady. The couple were married for over 60 years, until his death in 2002. In 1958, the family moved to Riverside, Connecticut, and in 1978 to Old Greenwich. She was active in the Junior League of Schenectady and of Greenwich, and was a volunteer nurse's aide in the American Red Cross for over 60 years. She was a lifelong member of the Adirondack League Club with a camp on Honnedaga Lake and a lifelong member of the Riverside Yacht Club. She is survived by a sister, Helen Rice Richards of Coral Gables, Florida, a brother, Chester Thomson Rice of Kentfield, California, her son, Jesse Robert Lovejoy and his wife Patricia Lovejoy of Larchmont, New York, her son, Lindsay Alexander Lovejoy, Jr. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First Church of Round Hill, Greenwich, Connecticut, at 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 19th.

Published by Greenwich Time from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2012.
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When we moved to Welwyn Rd. in Riverside with our young family, Lindsey & Priscilla welcomed us. We will always remember the Easter egg hunts in their yard. Our sympathies to their family.
Cindy & Paul Lindemeyer

October 2, 2012

My mother, Dorothy S. Warner, Dana Hall Class of '35, died on September 13th in Dorset, VT, within days of Priscilla, one of her very dearest friends in life. Our very best wishes to her family.

With love and fond memories,
Dotty's daughters, Anne and Lynne

Anne Linville

September 30, 2012

I met Priscilla and Lindsey when I joined the First Church of Round Hill in 1988. She was one of the most gracious women I've ever met. She always had a smile and a genuine interest in making those around her feel special. Her care and love for Lindsey in his final years was a testament to their deep devotion to each other. The world is a little less bright with her passing. God Bless you, Priscilla.

Sheila Stevenson

September 29, 2012

Priscilla was a bright and cheerful soul I was fortunate to know. As a Red Cross Nurse's Aide at the Blood Banks in Greenwich, she was a delight to all she encountered.

Susan Odiseos

September 29, 2012

Priscilla was one of the very best of the greatest generation. She had true grace and was a wonderful aunt. Peter and I will miss her dearly.

Peggy Hoyt

September 24, 2012

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