PRISCILLA A. (NORWOOD) REECE, 87, a Hingham resident for most of her life, died at her home on Monday, July 27th, 2009. She was born in Biddeford, Maine and as her father was a lighthouse keeper for Boston Light, lived in various lighthouses in the South Shore area. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1940. Mrs. Reece had many interests including gardening, baking, sewing, fishing and she particularly loved the ocean. She was a founding member of the South Shore Baptist Church in Hingham where she sang in the choir and served on a number of committees.
She was the wife of the late Robert L. Reece, who she married on July 3, 1948; and mother of, Marcia Margeson of Simi Valley, CA, Roberta Peach of Dedham, Ronald Reece of Hull and the late Janice (Reece) Hales. Sister of Robert Norwood, Georgia Emerson and Fay Achor all of Booth Bay, ME, Wanda Bridges of Deerfield, MA and the late Bruce Norwood, Ralph Norwood, Gale Norwood and Dexter Norwood.
Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services Friday, July 31st at 11 AM at the South Shore Baptist Church, 578 Main St. (Rt. 228), Hingham. Friends may visit at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham on Thursday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, P.O. Box 859060, Braintree, MA 02185-9060.
Interment in High Street Cemetery, Hingham