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Priscilla A. McFarland
     GORHAM -- Priscilla A. McFarland passed away peacefully, Sept. 6, 2006, at her home in Gorham under hospice care, after a long illness. She was surrounded by family and friends.
     Priscilla was born in Westbrook, Sept. 20, 1923, the daughter of Elmer and Flora Currier. She graduated from Westbrook High School, and went to work in the payroll department at the South Portland Shipyard.
     June 5, 1944, Priscilla married Harold (John) A. McFarland. Later, she went to work in the office at the S.D. Warren Co.
     Priscilla belonged to the Westbrook Women's Club. She enjoyed many years of camping, fishing, traveling, and playing cards with her friends. Her favorite times were spent with her family.
     She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold, of Gorham; her daughter, Gaye Lapomarda and her husband Pasquale of Portland; her son, Terry McFarland and his wife Carol of Westbrook; her grandchildren, Pasquale III and his wife ShawnElise, Julie and her husband Matt, Sara, Kristy and her husband John, and Kevin; and her great-grandchildren, Pasquale IV, Maddalena and Anthony.
     We would like to express our thanks for the wonderful care given by Hospice of Southern Maine, especially our nurse, Meg and our Hospice heath care worker, Kris.
     A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Blais & Hay Funeral Home in Westbrook.
     In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Priscilla's memory to:
    Hospice of Southern Maine
    901 Washington Ave.
     Suite 103
    Portland, Maine 04103
    Priscilla A.
    McFarland

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Sep. 10, 2006.

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Carol McFarland

September 11, 2006

I was truly blessed to have had Priscilla as my Mother-In-Law. She was so loving and kind and showed me what Family was all about. She never had a bad word to say about anyone and always found the good in everyone & everything.You would always see her smiling no matter what.She never complained about anything. She was such an example of how people should be. I will always keep her smile in my heart and remember her that way.I have been so blessed with having Priscilla for the time I did and will never forget about her.

Forever you will be loved and missed, Carol

Jack & Laura Anderson

September 11, 2006

John & Terry, Our condolences to you both and your family.

ALICE LEMAY

September 11, 2006

PRISCILLA WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND I LOVED HER AS A SISTER. I SHALL MISS HER SMILE AND HER LAUGHTER. MAY GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY.

Karen Dahms-Brown

September 10, 2006

I would like to express my condolences to the whole Mcfarland family I was a neighbor and Priscilla was the nicest kind of person you would ever want to meet. She always had a hi and a smile when she and Harold went for their nightly walk. Know that I'am thinking about you in your sorrow but remember you will always have beautiful memories of her. It's hard to loose a loved one I know as I lost my dad (Walter Dahms)in January. Time does heal though. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Sincerely,



Karen Dahms-Brown

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