Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Aug 18, 1952 - Nov 21, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
audrey truesdale
December 21, 2022 | Cambrldge, MA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Tami Sleeper-Santangelo
December 01, 2022 | Lancaster, MA | Friend
My deepest condolences to Phyllis' family. Deb so many memories growing up on Shirley rd.
Jeanine Ulliani
November 25, 2022 | Nashua, NH | Friend
I’ve known Phyllis for many years as a family friend who spent a lot of time in our home hanging out with my sisters involved in many shenanigans. She was a lot of fun with a great sense of humor. She was always kind and thoughtful. She is going to be missed. Condolences to her children and family. Sending love to all of her family. Phyllis Dowd
Phyllis Dowd
November 24, 2022 | Petersham, MA | Friend
We are so sorry to read of Phyllis’ passing. Please know that she is in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Phyllis was my neighbor for many years and we went to school together. Have many fond memories of her.
Donna and Paul Sanginario
November 24, 2022 | Lancaster, MA
Phyllis was a classmate during our years in Lancaster Public School and NRHS. Extending my deepest sympathy to the family of Phyllis. May God Bless her and be with all of you during this difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Dave
NRHS '70
David Bartlett
November 23, 2022 | Lunenburg, MA | Classmate
LANCASTER
Phyllis Anne Lockney, 70, died Monday, November 21, 2022, in UMass Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health.
She leaves two daughters: Ami K. Howes of Southborough, Ryane A. Kitner of Pittsfield, NH; a son, Joshua J. Kitner and his wife, Jennifer, of Farmington, NH; her mother, Thelma M. (Meiley) Lockney of Lancaster; her partner, John C. Kitner, of Rochester, NH; five grandchildren: Kimberly Kitner, Myleigh Kitner, Lillian Howes, Trey Howes, and Lydia Hunt; one great-grandson, Owen Henner; a sister, Debra Skiest and her partner, Bret Yuknavich, of Worcester; three brothers: Claude Reitenaur and his wife, Rose, of Bolton, James Lockney and his wife, Priscilla, formerly of Lancaster, and Charles Lockney, and his wife, Kathleen, of West Boylston; eleven nieces and nephews: Gwyn, David, Stephen, Julianna, Colleen, Michael, Lyndsy, Justin, Andrew, Natasha, and Brandie. She was predeceased by one grandchild, Matthew Kitner, and one great-grandchild, Mattilynn Kitner.
Phyllis was born in Easton, PA, and raised in Lancaster, daughter of the late James S. Lockney. She was a graduate of Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1970.
For many years, she worked for the Rochester, NH School District in various capacities.
She enjoyed gardening, swimming, cooking, arts & crafts, spending time with her grandchildren, and loved her cats, especially Bunzy. And, she was an avid Red Sox fan.
Phyllis’s funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church Street, Clinton, MA 01510. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Sunday afternoon, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., immediately prior to the service.
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