Priscilla Ann Cole

Priscilla Ann (Bennion) Cole, 61, of Southeast Rehabilitation Center, Lincoln Street, Easton; formerly of Power Street, Norton and of Attleboro; died peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton following a long-term illness. She was the wife of Burton Stanley Cole, a longtime member of the Masonic Order and Order of the Eastern Star, to whom she was married on June 5, 1971 who now also resides at Southeast Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on July 6, 1947, she was the daughter of Elsie (Rhodes) Bennion of Burlington, Vermont; formerly of Plainville and the late Alan Bennion. She was raised and educated in Norton where she was a 1965 graduate of Norton High School.

Prior to her illness at the age of 47, she was employed as a secretary for various local companies through a temporary employment agency.

Mrs. Cole had been a resident of the facility since January 1994 having moved to the community from Norton where she was a longtime resident. She had also resided in Attleboro.

She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Foxboro where she served her church as a choir member.

Mrs. Cole was and active member of the Order of the Eastern Star having served as past matron of Hope Chapter #41 Order of the Eastern Star in Attleboro; past advisory board member of the Attleboro Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls; past advisory board member of the Taunton Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls; member of the Rose Croix Chapter #79 of Taunton; member of the Phillicians Eastern Star Association; member of the Star Samaritan Eastern Star Association and served as an associate member of the Messenger Eastern Star Association.

An ardent gardener in earlier years, she was a member of the Chartley Garden Club.

Both she and her husband were former members of the Attleboro Citizens Band Radio Club.

In addition to her husband of 37 years and her mother, she leaves a brother: David Bennion of Essex, Vermont and one nephew and three nieces.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

For those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Rebecca Brown, Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, South Street, Foxboro, officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth.

Children’s room available during visitation and the funeral service.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.