Priscilla E Rourke
Priscilla E Rourke
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Priscilla Rourke Obituary
1944-2025
Dayville – Priscilla Rourke, 81, of Dayville, passed away November 11, 2025 peacefully at home with family around her. She was the loving wife of departed husband James S. Rourke Sr. Born in Cambridge, Mass. she was the daughter of the late William W. Thibault Sr. (Father) and Gertrude E. Thibault Egner (Mother).
Priscilla is also survived by her daughter Lisa Deras, son James Jr. and Mary Rourke (Wife), Grandchildren: Patrick, Angela, Jesse, Hunter, Hailey, and Shelby, and Great-Grandchild: Marus. As well as Mark and Kendra Vandervalk and several Nieces and Nephews. Priscilla was also sister to the late Linda White, brother William W. Thibault Jr., and Sister Michele Budrys.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Priscilla's family on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. A service will follow at 4:00 pm in the funeral home. A memorial guestbook is available at www.gilmanandvalade.com.
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