Priscilla Ketterman

Biography

Monson-Priscilla A. Ketterman, 87, passed away, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, surrounded by the love of family. Priscilla was born in Northampton, March 13, 1928 to the late Albert R. and Doris W (Perry) Tomlinson and has been a longtime resident of Monson. She co-owned Ket-Tree Farms with her husband Randall for many years. Mrs. Ketterman made crafts and wreaths to be sold at their craft shop during the holiday season. She was a member of the First Church of Monson and Eastern Star. She was a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer at the Monson Senior Center. Priscilla enjoyed baking, gardening, reading, fishing and had a love for animals, both wild and domestic.


Priscilla leaves her loving husband of 67 years, Randall G. Ketterman; their children, Deborah Gray and husband Albert of Yarmouthport, MA, Nancy Cucchi and husband Bill of Charlton, MA, Randall Ketterman and wife Lori of Monson; a brother Albert Tomlinson and wife Joyce of Barnstable, MA; seven grandchildren Meggan, Kristie,Eric, Randy, Marc, Mike and Nick; six great grandchildren and many extended family members and friends.


Funeral services will be Friday, May 1st at 10am in the First Church of Monson, 5 High St., burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery all in Monson. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, April 30th from 4-7pm in Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St. Monson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Foundation 627 Cottage St. Springfield, MA 01104.