Harolyn Emerald Prescott

HALLOWELL – Harolyn Emerald Prescott, 90, died Feb. 28, 2024 at Woodlands Senior Living Center in Hallowell

She was born in Readfield on Oct. 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Marjorie (Smith) McKenney.

Harolyn was a graduate of Cony High, class of 1951, and went on to study at Gates Business School, graduating in 1952.

On Feb. 25, 1956 she married Melvin Charles Prescott, after which they raised five children and celebrated 62 incredible years of marriage together before Melvin’s passing on May 20, 2018.

Throughout her career, she was employed as a bookkeeper, first with H.P. Hood and Sons, then Mace Lumber, and lastly in the superintendent’s office at Maranacook Community School until her retirement. She also worked for a time thinning turnips for Charlie Elvin.

Harolyn and Melvin enjoyed square dancing from the early 1970s until shortly before Melvin’s passing, as well as cribbage and “63”. Their extensive travels took them to places such as Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah; a few of their favorites. They also enjoyed watching and supporting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all the sports in which they participated. Harolyn liked her gardening and canning, and even enjoyed solitaire right up until she passed. People raved about her dill pickles!

Harolyn is survived by her four daughters, Carlene Kaler and husband, Gene, Sharon Whitten and husband, Keith, Priscilla Zarella and husband, Peter, and Patricia Prescott and wife, Lisa Thompson, her son, Harlan Prescott and wife, Beth; brother, Mike McKenney, sister-in-law, June Prescott; grandchildren, Donnie, Sharalyn, Timmie, Sarah, Kaela, Kallie, Kelsey, Dylan, Brittany and Patrick; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Matthew, Kaylin, Garrett, Natalie, Brodi, Maci and Weston; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Woodlands Memory Care Unit in Hallowell and Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for the care they gave to their mom. The family would also like to thank Dr. Laura Caron for the wonderful care she provided Mom over the last few years.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where a funeral service will begin at 3 p.m., following visitation. Interment will be in East Readfield Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17.

Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to

Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice,

15 Strawberry Ave.,

Lewiston, ME 04240