Priscilla Marie "Babs" Audette

Priscilla Marie Audette – a 70-year resident of Woburn – passed peacefully in her sleep on November 29th at the remarkable age of 100. "Babs" was preceded in death by her beloved spouse of 75 years, Albert Audette.

Born and raised in southern Illinois, Priscilla was the youngest of five sisters, all of whom lovingly called her "Babe," as she was the baby of the family. In 1945, at age 20, she met Al at a USO dance, and within months the two were married. When Al confessed, he wasn't fond of the nickname Babe, he began calling her Babs-an endearment that stayed with her for the rest of her life. Shortly after marrying, they moved to his hometown in Rhode Island to begin their new life and raise their family.

When her children were young, Babs devoted herself to being a homemaker, giving her family stability, warmth, and unconditional love. She enjoyed an array of creative hobbies, including baking, knitting, crocheting, sewing, counted cross-stitch, and later, scrapbooking with friends at the Woburn Senior Center. As her children grew older, Babs took on various roles outside the home. Some of her most fulfilling work came later in life as a volunteer with the Busy Bees at Woburn Rehab. She cherished the friendships she made there and took great joy in creating the monthly favors distributed to patients and helping at the annual bazaar.

Babs will be deeply missed by her children: Sharon Flynn and her husband Rodney of Woburn; David Audette and his wife Nancy of Arizona; and Debra Cook and her husband Donald of Tewksbury. She was a devoted "Gam" to Sheri Baker, Jeffrey Audette, Jonathan Audette, Lauren Cook, Amy Lynn, and Christine Cook, and the adored Great-Grandmother of Grace Audette, Annabelle Audette, Jaxon Audette, Flynn Baker, Chloe Lynn, and Emma Lynn.

She was preceded in death by her four sisters: Irma Huber, Dorothy Schaefer, Eleanor Hahn, and Helen Beaumont. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday, December 8th from 9:30–11 a.m. at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Interment will follow immediately at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice in Priscilla Audette's memory.