Priscilla Ruth Mackes

Priscilla Ruth Mackes was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved her children and grandchildren fiercely.  At the age of 82, while surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully joined angels on October 16, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.  Priscilla was born August 10, 1939 to Bernard P. and Ruth S. (Beaudoin) Lafleur in Holyoke, MA.  Priscilla attended St. Joan of Arc School in Chicopee, MA, Mary Joseph Academy in Biddeford, ME and Precious Blood High School in Holyoke, MA. She became a USAF military wife in 1956, spent many years overseas, and traveled Europe in an AMC Rambler wagon and a colorful two room tent, creating fond memories for her family. In 2003, she graduated from Tidewater Community College with an Associate in Science degree. Priscilla was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of St. Mark in Virginia Beach for 43 years. She enjoyed traveling to visit children and grandchildren, bowling, winning at word games, and delighting in tea and fellowship with her friends.

Priscilla was predeceased by her husband Clark F. Mackes, Jr. on October 15, 1997. She is survived by her son Mark Mackes and wife Mariella of Apple Valley, MN; daughter Dr. Kathleen Huun and husband Dr. Paul Huun of Salem, OR; son Michael Mackes and wife Adevia of Sacramento, CA; son Martin Mackes and wife Beth of Leesburg, VA; and grandchildren Dr. Cassidy Huun and husband Dr. Daniel Stone, Kaitlin Mackes, Collin Huun, Noah Mackes, Kieran Mackes, Nicole Mackes, and Kevin Mackes. Priscilla is also survived by her siblings, Bernard Lafleur, Ralph Lafleur, Eveline Roy, and Marie Reine Lafleur Roch.

Her children will receive family and friends on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA  20176.  A Catholic funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:30 am at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 101 Oakcrest Manor Dr. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176.

Priscilla will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband Clark (section 70, grave 1225).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Priscilla’s name to Capital Hospice (Capital Caring Health).  Donations may be made at https://tinyurl.com/PRMackes or by calling Susan at 703-531-2380.