Priscilla (Chase) Elz, 83, died Oct. 24, 2016, in Milford, New Hampshire, at her home.
Born Dec. 6, 1932 in Watertown Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Hill) Chase. One of five children, she enjoyed an active and full childhood. She graduated from Watertown High School and then attended the Chandler School in Boston to study secretarial work and office management. She always put family first and was blessed to have loving relationships with her family throughout her lifetime.
She met her husband, Richard Elz, at Northeastern University. Richard often shared the story of how he made up excuses to visit the dean’s office where she worked until he finally asked her for a date. They were engaged just months after their first date and enjoyed 59 years of marriage.
The couple raised four daughters in White Plains, New York. She was a caring and devoted mother and wife, a nurturer who asked for nothing in return. She loved family gatherings whether at the dining or picnic table, on the lake or around the camp fire. She made every holiday celebration special with traditions that will be continued by her daughters’ families for years.
Summers were spent in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, where family and friends were always welcome. She made visitors feel at home as the perfect host in seemingly effortless fashion. Her calming love and grace will carry on in the family lake house forever.
The couple spent their retirement years in Plant City, Florida, golfing and cruising with close friends who became extended family. Her letters and calls to friends and family would always include “some Florida sun sent your way.”
Her last three years were spent at Ledgewood Bay in Milford, New Hampshire. She continued to nurture and care for those around her even as she needed care.
Known as “Sweet Priscilla” throughout her life, she will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Abbott, Judy Loubier, Cindy Rivota and Kathy Cosimano; sons-in-law; her treasured 14 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family thanks the caregivers of Ledgewood Bay for the loving care and kindness provided.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, 137 Main St., PO Box 250, Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918.