Patricia E. (Adams) Priestly, 79, of Easthampton, Mass., died March 12 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, Mass.
Born in Nobleboro, May 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Parker S. and Doris (Eugley) Adams. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Rockland High School. She also attended the Boston School of Nursing. She has resided in Easthampton since 1960. She has worked at the Easthampton Public for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Easthampton and Northampton.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, William E. Priestly, in 2001.
Graveside service 11 a.m., Sat., March 15 at the Dunbar Cemetery in Nobleboro.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ahearn Funeral Home, 783 Bridge Rd./P.O. Box 901, Northampton, MA 01061.