Priscilla Jeanne Patrick

Rye Beach - Priscilla Jeanne Patrick, of Chester, formerly of Rye Beach, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital with her family by her side at the age of 95. Born in Lynn, MA, on July 21, 1928, Priscilla was the daughter of the late Wallace P. and Gertrude (O’Connor) MacCallum. She spent her early years in Belmont, MA and then moved to Hampton, NH where she attended The Hampton School and graduated from Hampton Academy with the class of 1946. Shortly thereafter she married John W. Patrick of Rye Beach, NH in 1951. Priscilla resided on a family farm in Rye for 69 years where she ardently raised 3 daughters and became an active and indispensable member of the community. For many years she worked on the planning board for the town as well as ran and owned several local businesses like Big Scoop (currently known as Lago’s Ice Cream) and textile/clothing shop, The Rye Fox. She was heavily involved in the United States Pony Club as a Pony Club mom and at one time District Commissioner as well as Portsmouth High School Clipper Band booster and chaperone from 1974 – 1989. She committed much of her time to enjoying and supporting her family at antique car shows, theater productions and horse shows across the country. Many described her as a matriarch who was a mother to many and a friend to all. She maintained an open door policy at her home leaving a seat at the table open for anyone who may need it. Priscilla valued the importance of kindness, approached all of her endeavors with a warm disposition and believed whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. Not to mention up until her very last days she always dressed for the occasion, holding court wherever she went with a fabulous hat and matching earrings and lipstick to boot. Priscilla is survived by her daughters, Stacey L. Patrick of Coplin Plantation, ME, and Shelly L. Patrick of Chester, NH. She is also survived by her granddaughter Lilliana M. Chalfant of Prague, Czech Republic, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and countless friends. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, John W. Patrick, and her daughter, Stephanie L. Patrick-Chalfant. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Priscilla for a period of visitation on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. Funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation in the funeral home. Burial to follow in Rye Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seal Cove Auto Museum: 1414 Tremont Road, Seal Cove, ME 04674

Priscilla Jeanne Patrick

July 21, 1928 - January 2, 2024