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Priscilla J. (Lizotte) Pouliot, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on February 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Loretta (Dumont) Lizotte. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1961. She was a secretary employed by the Fabric Center for many years until her retirement.
Priscilla was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church of Templeton. She embraced life with a passion that was truly inspiring. She adored dancing, bowling, and golfing, and had a talent for crocheting, knitting, and spotting the best deals when shopping. Her musical gift was evident in her organ playing, and she cherished the joy of travel, embarking on numerous cruises throughout her life.
Priscilla is survived by her daughter, Kimberly A. Richard of Phillipston; five grandchildren, Kaitlin MacAllister, Lindsay Race, Sarah Petalas, Graeme Richard and his significant other Heather Burdett, and Alexandria Menard and her husband Zach and their son Everett; seven other great-grandchildren; twin sister, Paulette A. Alisauskas of Westminster; daughter-in-law, Melanie Pouliot; several nieces, nephews, cousins and her caregiver and wonderful friend of ten years in Florida, Bambi Marshall of Michigan.
She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Donald R. Pouliot; her son, Randall Pouliot; and son-in-law, Wayne Richard.
A Celebration of Priscilla's Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at her daughter's house at 310 Narrows Lane, Phillipston, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 5003, Attn: Gardner Relay #6AYVG9, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or on their website at (www.cancer.org). Please reference in memory of Priscilla J. Pouliot.
Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, PO Box 455, Gardner, MA 01440, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.boucherfuneral.com
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