AUGUSTA – Priscilla H. Stred, 90, passed away on Sept. 26, 2023, in Augusta. She was born in Quincy, Mass. to Herbert W. and Ermie (Kelley) Hatch.

Priscilla was a graduate of Bates College, where she met her husband, Frank O. Stred. They lived in several towns in Central Maine, then retired to Leesburg, Fla. Following Frank’s death, Priscilla returned to the Augusta area.

She was an avid gardener, and also enjoyed knitting, counted cross-stitch, and watching the Red Sox. Priscilla was proud to have been a founding member of the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers 50 years ago, retiring from handbell ringing this past Spring.

Priscilla is survived by her daughters, Susan of Syracuse, N.Y., Kristin of Seattle, Wash., granddaughter Katie Davis, also of Seattle; brother Richard Hatch of Harrisonburg, Va.; and a few nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Friends are welcome to gather at Granite Hill Estates, 60 Balsam Drive in Hallowell on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 1 – 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers,

donations would be appreciated to the:

Kennebec Land Trust

331 Main St.

Winthrop, ME 04364 or:

the National Audubon Society

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